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Kuselan (2008)
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Original name: குசேலன்
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 165 min.
Story:
Balakrishnan and Ashok are two childhood friends who lose touch with each other. One of them goes on to become a national figure and the other, a village barber.
Style:
captivating, disturbing, emotional, heartfelt, sentimental
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
friendship, childhood friend, movie star, barber, village life, friends, rich and poor, hairdresser, lifestyle, actor, family drama, celebrity, sacrifice, loyalty, class differences, nostalgia, identity, relationships, tragedy, tradition, social status, compassion, small town, reputation, slice of life ...
Time:
contemporary
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Most similar movies to Kuselan
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, emotional, satirical and sentimental films with plots about friendship, slice of life, family drama, relationships, satire, small town and friends mostly in Drama, Comedy and Family genres. Some movies like Kuselan: Katha Parayumbol (2007), Manassinakkare (2003), Annaatthe (2021), Mohan Kumar Fans (2021), Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
the film is about how a barber's life is turned upside down when a film unit comes to the village for a shoot, and the news spreads that superstar Ashok Raj (Mammootty) is the barber's childhood friend. The script also by Srinivasan is so ...
Style:
semi serious, psychological, satirical, thrilling, captivating
Plot:
friendship, barber, movie star, old friend, family relations, childhood friend, superstar, relationships, friends, social problems, satire, lifestyle ...
Time:
year 2007
Place:
india
Similarity:
95%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 152 min.
Story:
Kochu Thresia, is a rich widow, who craves to 'live' life, but is alienated by her children who are caught in the rat race for making money. At this juncture, she meets the young, down-to-earth Reji (Jayaram) in whom she finds a companion. ...
Style:
romantic, psychological, disturbing, captivating, semi serious ...
Plot:
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Time:
year 2003
Place:
india
Similarity:
85%
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 163 min.
Story:
Kaaliyan is a village president in the Madurai district, who is fondly called Annaatthe. His nieces compete with each other to marry him. But, he falls in love with another woman who visits their village. Kaaliyan has a sister who gets married and ...
Style:
masala, captivating, semi serious, satirical, disturbing ...
Plot:
brother sister relationship, family drama, village life, family problems, satire, troubled marriage, fight, relationship problems, dysfunctional marriage, family relations, battles, relationships ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
69%
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
A talented veteran actor, Mohan Kumar, is back on the big screen through a critically acclaimed film and those around him raise his hopes on great recognitions coming his way through the project. His path towards glory, however, isn’t easy.
Style:
captivating, semi serious, psychological, thrilling, sentimental ...
Plot:
friendship, driver, family relations, music fan, lifestyle, cultural icon, friends, relationships, male female relationship, loyalty, empathy, family drama ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
69%
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 151 min.
Story:
A car is left in the care of a genial landlord, who along with his wife, driver and villagers, gets very attached to it. Will they be able to handle it when the car is taken from them?
Style:
sentimental, heartfelt, emotional, satirical, captivating ...
Plot:
love, vintage car, village life, nostalgia, slice of life, family relations, satire, car, couple relations, husband wife relationship, automobile, relationships ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
67%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, Musical, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
High End Yaariyaan is a tale of 3 friends Ranjit Bawa, Jassie Gill, and Ninja who lives abroad. The story narrates how their friendship has evolved over a period of time and the struggles they each go through while living away from their homeland.
Style:
captivating, satirical, psychological, thrilling, emotional ...
Plot:
friendship, punjabi, friends, satire, relationships, diaspora, homesickness, male bonding, brotherhood, loyalty, immigration, youth ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
india
Similarity:
56%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 160 min.
Story:
Businessman Bhaskaran Pillai builds a large commercial empire until his wife dies. Under pressure from his son, Bhaskaran goes on a trip where he meets Hima, a small-business owner.
Style:
captivating, funny, entertaining, light, humorous ...
Plot:
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Time:
2010s
Similarity:
56%
Genre: Action, Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
Anbulla Rajinikanth
Style:
tear jerker, inspirational, emotional, sentimental
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
india
Similarity:
55%
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: Mexico
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
Though it sounds incredible, little Ulises with only nine years old, from one day to another grows an enourmous mustache. This situation, appearing to be ordinary, starts a series of extraordinary events for him, his mother and his best friends. ...
Style:
captivating, humorous, semi serious, satirical, disturbing ...
Audience:
family friendly, family outing
Plot:
friendship, self acceptance, child protagonist, childhood, child, changing lives, satire, lifestyle, friends, parents and children, lifestyle change, heartwarming ...
Time:
2010s
Similarity:
53%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 144 min.
Story:
It narrates the story of two grandmothers in the backdrop of their children, families, and an old age home.
Style:
captivating, thrilling, semi serious, satirical, comedy drama ...
Plot:
grandmother, wish fulfillment, maid, heartwarming, aging, elderly, family relations, relationships, lifestyle, satire, family life, elderly woman ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
india
Similarity:
47%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musical
Country: India
Duration: 164 min.
Story:
The film stars Rajinikanth, Kushboo and Sarath Babu in the lead roles with Radha Ravi, Nizhalgal Ravi and Manorama playing supporting roles. The film revolves around a poor milkman who befriends the son of the businessman. The latter's father ...
Style:
dramatic, emotional, tear jerker, sentimental, family saga ...
Plot:
friendship, rivalry, male bonding, loyalty, class struggle, conflict, betrayal, power struggle, family honor, village life, revenge, ambition ...
Similarity:
46%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
Six estranged sisters decide to take part in a Mangalgauri competition, and reunite at their childhood home to practice. They must overcome their past and face their struggles head-on.
Style:
emotional, psychological, captivating, semi serious, thrilling ...
Plot:
sisterhood, family drama, sister, estrangement, satire, sisters, eccentric family, family problems, sister sister relationship, family relations, estranged family member, relationships ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
44%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
A partially mute man dreams of performing on stage in dramas but often keeps falling in trouble with the villagers due to his eccentric ways. By contrast, his son is a responsible man who dreams of climbing up the ladder and making something of his ...
Style:
psychological, thrilling, captivating, emotional
Plot:
father son relationship, family drama, love and romance, relationships, family relations, changing lives, in love, lifestyle change, couple relations, love affair, male female relationship, love interest ...
Similarity:
42%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 153 min.
Story:
Ayisha, migrates to the gulf as a domestic worker to an elite Arab family. slowly learns all the palace etiquettes. Interesting courses of events lead to the bloom of a beautiful bond between mama and ayisha
Style:
psychological, entertaining, satirical, thrilling, captivating ...
Audience:
family outing, adult
Plot:
female protagonist, bonding, chambermaid, employer employee relationship, rich and poor, family relations, relationships, satire, wealthy family, resilience, personal growth, empathy ...
Time:
2020s
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
A prominent fashion photographer returns to her small town roots at the request of a friend. Surrounded by both memories and loved ones, she must consider a choice between a successful future and rekindling both the love of her life and of her home.
Style:
emotional, romantic drama, light, entertaining, captivating ...
Plot:
small town, hometown, getting home, second chance, love, relationships, photographer, broken heart, nostalgia, memories, romantic reunion, homecoming ...
Similarity:
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Genre: Comedy
Country: India
Story:
Ghilli, a dog, navigates through several challenges and experiences with his owner as both of them attempt to win the hearts of their lovers.
Style:
satirical, psychological, semi serious, captivating, emotional ...
Plot:
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Place:
india
Similarity:
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Country: India
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
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Style:
psychological, semi serious, thrilling, captivating, emotional ...
Audience:
family friendly, adult
Plot:
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Place:
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Country: India
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
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Style:
heartfelt, touching, emotional, realistic, inspirational ...
Plot:
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Country: India
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
Amar, Akbar and Anthony are close friends living in Kochi. They enjoy a carefree life. Their perceptions and beliefs get shattered with an unexpected event and the resulting story forms the plot of the movie.
Style:
suspense, twisted, semi serious, humorous, satirical ...
Plot:
friendship, best friend, adultery, murder, singleness, lifestyle, murder investigation, bachelor, friends, satire, male bonding, loyalty ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Comedy, Family
Country: Canada
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
Anne heads to Charlottetown to attend accelerated classes as she continues to work towards her dream of being a school teacher. While there, she is forced to adapt quickly to her new surroundings and classmates as she navigates her way through her ...
Style:
heartfelt, disturbing, captivating, entertaining, semi serious ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
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Time:
victorian era
Similarity:
37%
805
Genre: Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
A school kid rescues a blind Siberian Husky to prove its worth to the outside world where it was neglected.
Style:
feel good, emotional, captivating, psychological, thrilling ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
dog, friendship, competition, rescue, bonding, heartwarming, family drama, boy and dog, animal, animal lover, pets, owner dog relationship ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
37%
Genre: Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
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Style:
emotional, sentimental, tear jerker, realistic
Plot:
family drama, friendship, small town, heartwarming, nostalgia, community, family values, bittersweet, memory, moral dilemma, influence, interlinked stories
Similarity:
36%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Bulgaria
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
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Style:
disturbing, satirical, entertaining, captivating, emotional ...
Plot:
friendship, friends, group of friends, satire, old friends reunited, reunited friends, coming of age, second chance, self discovery, nostalgia, regret, midlife crisis ...
Time:
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Similarity:
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: India
Story:
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Style:
captivating, entertaining, satirical, thrilling, semi serious ...
Plot:
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Time:
2000s
Place:
india
Similarity:
36%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sport
Country: India
Duration: 154 min.
Story:
The Chennai Sharks XI team goes to Theni for the marriage of their teammate Ragu, and get into a tiff with the local team that becomes a threat to the wedding.
Style:
satirical, entertaining, captivating, tension, emotional ...
Plot:
wedding, friendship, cricket, wedding planning, friends, satire, rivalry, redemption, second chance, male bonding, nostalgia, community ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
35%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
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Style:
satirical, captivating, thrilling, realistic, feel good ...
Plot:
family drama, personal growth, coming of age, lifestyle, relationships, lifestyle change, changing lives, satire, sibling relationship, life lesson, village life, slice of life ...
Time:
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Place:
india
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 127 min.
Story:
2016 Indian Malayalam childrens film directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas and written by Thomas and John Manthrichal. Produced by Alice George under the banner of Goodwill Entertainments, the film stars Baby Sara, Sunny Wayne, and Aju Varghese.
Style:
captivating, psychological, thrilling, semi serious, feel good ...
Plot:
friendship, school, child protagonist, children, families, relationships, school teacher, lifestyle, schoolgirl, relationship problems, satire, friends ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
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Style:
exciting, captivating, dramatic, entertaining, light hearted ...
Plot:
friendship, lost love, high school friend, conversation, love, marriage, couple relations, relationships, male female relationship, love affair, friends, group of friends ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
india
Similarity:
33%
2K
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 165 min.
Story:
On discovering a mysterious truck filled with illegal gold, a young man consumed with greed hatches an egotistical plan to use the treasure to his own advantage.
Style:
captivating, psychological, semi serious, thrilling, emotional ...
Plot:
relationships, car, marriage, male female relationship, slice of life, everyday life, family drama, arranged marriage, small town, social satire, friendship, moral ambiguity ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
A group of maladjusted friends reunite and decide to compare their latest experiences and differing tenets.
Style:
semi serious, psychological, entertaining, captivating, thrilling ...
Plot:
relationships, friendship, satire, male female relationship, friends, escapades, reunited friends, old friends reunited, group of friends, conflict, introspection, personal growth ...
Time:
2020s
Similarity:
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