Movies like Charlie (2015)
The best movies like Charlie (2015) are Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), Annayum Rasoolum (2013) and Thattathin Marayathu (2012). If Charlie hooked you with its drama and romance, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- NewestVarshangalkku Shesham (2024)Released 2024
- In MalayalamEnnu Ninte Moideen (2015)Also in Malayalam
Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015)
Children of two renowned families fall in love amidst orthodox surroundings. When their inter-religious relationship is opposed, the two lovers' situation is fraught with familial pressure, societal culture and blind arrogance.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Annayum Rasoolum (2013)
A taxi driver, Rasool and a salesgirl, Anna fall in love with each other. But soon their union is put to question when Anna persuades Rasool to convert to Christianity.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Thattathin Marayathu (2012)
Vinod is madly in love with a Muslim girl, Aisha. Aisha, who gradually falls in love with Vinod, is disappointed to see their difference in religion acting as a barrier in their marriage plans.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPremam (2015)
Three stages in George's life, and three girls he encounters in each stage.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisO Kadhal Kanmani (2015)
Aadi and Tara fall in love but both hate the idea of marriage and plan to separate when their lives take them to different countries. However, as they grow closer, their emotions are not easily managed.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHridayam (2022)
Arun and Darshana are first-year engineering students and they fall in love soon after their college begins. And just as how things work generally in teenage, the road ahead isn't too easy for them. Life offers many twists and turns that they least expect.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMayaanadhi (2017)
A shady money deal goes wrong and in the aftermath Mathan ends up killing a police officer. Meanwhile in Kochi, his old flame Aparna an aspiring actress is struggling to prop up her career. Mathan meets up with Aparna and tries to rekindle the past, even as the police hunt for him gets intense.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSalt N' Pepper (2011)
Kalidasan, a foodie, receives a phone call not intended for him. He finds that the person at the other end, Maya, is also fond of food and cooking. Soon they develop feelings for each other.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Bangalore Days (2014)
A fun roller coaster ride about three young people, Aju, Divya and Kuttan who are cousins, reach Bangalore to dream, discover & explore!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMadhuram (2021)
"Love is sweet when it's new, it's sweeter when it's true".The movie mainly focuses on Sabu and Kevin, the two bystanders in the hospital. Sabu waits for his wife"s recovery, and Kevin, for his mother's surgery. Both of them become friends as Sabu's love story helps Kevin realize his mistakes in his marriage life.The movie revolves around the journey of Sabu's love life 10 years back and the journey of Kevin's realization. The movie also highlights other bystanders life story which can be related to
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & drama
Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016)
Mahesh, a studio photographer and owner of the studio. As the story moves on, Mahesh encounters an anonymous fight ending up with taking revenge that leads to certain realizations in his life.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKumbalangi Nights (2019)
Four brothers living in the fishing hamlet of Kumbalangi share a love-hate relationship with each other. Their relationship progresses when Saji, Boney and Franky decide to help Bobby stand by his love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAmen (2013)
Solomon, who belongs to a band, is in love with Soshanna, who hails from an upper class family. The story spells how Solomon manages to win over all the obstacles to marry Soshanna.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Varshangalkku Shesham (2024)
Set in the 1970s and '80s, a man of many talents and an aspiring filmmaker come together in their shared ambition of making it big in the magical world of cinema. As they struggle with a burning desire to prove themselves, can their friendship survive the test of time?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Sufiyum Sujatayum (2020)
Dr. Rajeev and his wife SUJATA come from Dubai to participate in the last rituals of Sujata's friend and ex love affair who was a Sufi. The events which happen when they land in the village forms the rest of the plot.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Thamasha (2019)
Sreenivasan, a bald 31-year-old, finds it tough to get a girl to like or marry him. Will lady love ever bless him?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & drama
Punyalan Agarbattis (2013)
Punyalan Agarbattis is the story of Joy Thakkolkaran, a young entrepreuner from Thrissur. His new business venture 'Punyalan Agarbattis' involves manufacturing agarbattis from elephant dung. Fragrance and quality of his incense sticks aside, its mosquito repellant capabilities too have pleased those who tried the samples. However, Joy suddenly has a new set of people and problems as 'Punyalan Agarbattis' comes to a halt.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
A young, aspiring filmmaker falls in love with a girl who moves into the house above his, but her sophisticated nature does more harm than good to him.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like this100 Days of Love (2015)
Despite their strained history as children, a columnist falls in love with his schoolmate when they meet after years. Just as he decides to win her heart, he learns that she is engaged to another man.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Athiran (2019)
In an isolated hospital in the high ranges of Kerala, an autistic patient with special skills piques the interest of a psychiatrist, whose investigation into her past leads to startling revelations
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Vikramadithyan (2014)
The lives of two boys - one the son of a cop and the other the son of a thief.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Great Indian Kitchen (2022)
After marriage, a woman struggles to be the submissive wife that her husband and his family expect her to be.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Kappela (2020)
Falling into an over-the-phone romance with a rickshaw driver, a young woman visits his city when an encounter with a stranger derails their meeting.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Sunday Holiday (2017)
Mr. Unni Mukundan who is very passionate about his first movie, coincidentally meets Mr. David Paul, a famous movie director. At the same time, the life experiences of Amal, who relocates himself to Cochin from Thalaserry, makes him undergo a total change in his vision of life due to his acquaintance with Nakutti and Rahul, the residents of 'Sargapournami' his home in Cochin. Sunday Holiday is a beautiful story that is replete with comedy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Raanjhanaa (2013)
A small-town boy needs to break through the class divide to gain acceptance from his childhood sweetheart who is in love with big city ideals.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThinkalazhcha Nishchayam (2021)
Set in Kanhangad, a modest town in North Kerala, arrangements are underway for Vijayan's second daughter, Suja's engagement. On what should be a perfect ceremony, the bride is having second thoughts, her father is in a financial mess, and as members of their family arrive one by one, family secrets start to surface. Set within the two days preceding the ceremony, the entire film happens in and around Vijayan's house.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & drama
Premalu (2024)
Sachin, a carefree graduate, crosses paths with Reenu, a spirited IT professional, in Hyderabad. As their friendship deepens, unspoken feelings, career ambitions and life choices challenge their bond.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAattam (2024)
After a party amongst a theatre group, their sole actress, Anjali is subjected to a crime from one of the men in the group. A meeting is called for. In trying to reach a consensus, stories unravel, suspicions surface and clamour ensues.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Traffic (2011)
An emotional thriller based on a road trip from Kochi to Palakkad. Inspired from the real events that happened in Chennai.
Why it matches: Fans watch both
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKammatti Paadam (2016)
Krishnan, who has been living away from his family and friends in Mumbai, gets a call from his friend Ganga in Kerala, out of the blue. He senses danger, and leaves for Kammattipadam, where both of them grew up.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Charlie?
The closest matches to Charlie are Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), Annayum Rasoolum (2013) and Thattathin Marayathu (2012). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Charlie?
People who watched Charlie most often go on to Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), Annayum Rasoolum (2013) and Thattathin Marayathu (2012).
What is the newest movie like Charlie?
Varshangalkku Shesham (2024) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Malayalam movies like Charlie?
Yes: Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), Annayum Rasoolum (2013) and Thattathin Marayathu (2012).
How are movies similar to Charlie chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Charlie, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.