Movies like Mehar
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Mehar (2025)
1K
Country: India
Duration: 169 min.
Story:
A father's silent struggle for dignity becomes a powerful journey of second chances, as Karamjit navigates life's challenges in his Punjab village to reunite his family.
Style:
emotional, realistic, melancholic, heartfelt, nostalgic
Plot:
father son relationship, second chance, family reunited, dignity, intimate, sacrifice, resilience, social issues, small town life, family values, slow burn, domestic drama, moral dilemma, identity, slice of life, empathy, folk music
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out realistic, emotional, melancholic and heartfelt films with plots about intimate, slice of life, empathy, family drama, slow burn, resilience and sacrifice mostly in Drama, Comedy and Romance genres. Some movies like Mehar: Pekamedalu (2024), Telusu Kada (2025), Bright Women (2022), Ilayaraja (2019), Mithde (2025). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Young married couple from heartlands face ideological divide. Varalakshmi, grounded homemaker values steady income. Laxman, jobless husband seeks shortcuts for entrepreneurial dreams.
Style:
realistic, melancholic
Plot:
domestic drama, middle class, unemployment, gender roles, aspiration, sacrifice, social commentary, small town, slice of life, intimate, entrepreneurship, working class ...
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Country: India
Duration: 160 min.
Story:
A couple's struggle with infertility takes a complicated turn when an ex-partner offers to be their surrogate.
Style:
heartfelt, emotional, romantic drama, reflective, realistic ...
Plot:
self discovery, personal growth, family drama, sacrifice, parent child relationship, family values, identity, healing, bittersweet, moral dilemma, intimate, redemption ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: France
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
Karine, a housekeeper of 34, is the full-time mother of 17 year-old Ziggy. When the company that employed her is taken over, subject to the laws of capitalism, Karine will have to choose between being true to herself, or lie to protect herself and ...
Style:
emotional, realistic, melancholic, tense
Plot:
moral dilemma, motherhood, female protagonist, parent child relationship, empathy, social realism, domestic drama, moral ambiguity, single mother, capitalism, housekeeper, working class ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 141 min.
Story:
Vanajan hails from a modest household and lives with his ailing father, wife and children. One day, he finds himself at a crossroads when his moneylender makes him an unusual offer.
Style:
emotional, realistic, melancholic, intense, tense
Plot:
loan shark, poverty, family drama, small town, empathy, moral dilemma, survival, working class, sacrifice, slice of life, desperation, intimate ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
A young man struggles to choose between staying to help his troubled village after high school or follow his heart to be with the girl he loves.
Style:
romantic drama, emotional, realistic, reflective, melancholic ...
Plot:
choice, family drama, heartbreak, sacrifice, bittersweet, love story, coming of age, small village, resilience, slice of life, getting home, loss ...
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73%
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
An elderly couple, a house wife and a retired army man, go through some unanticipated moments during a rainy season in Chennai.
Style:
emotional, realistic, melancholic
Plot:
aging, elderly, memory loss, empathy, domestic drama, house, marriage, slice of life, intimate, humanity, tenderness, loss ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 145 min.
Story:
A young mother faces challenges when her son fails to secure passing marks in mathematics, inciting events that test the family's resilience and unity.
Style:
realistic, emotional, heartfelt, dramatic, tense
Plot:
family drama, parenting, education, motherhood, female protagonist, parent child relationship, family conflict, empathy, resilience, struggle, mishap, school ...
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Genre: Action
Country: India
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
In a remote village, Alaghar dreams of making his sister Kavitha a doctor. She rises against all odds, but tragedy strikes in Chennai. A tale of hope, loss, and what went wrong in a city of progress.
Style:
emotional, heartbreaking, sentimental, realistic, melancholic
Plot:
family drama, empathy, tragedy, sacrifice, female empowerment, remote village, determination, poverty, loss of innocence, resilience, social realism, small town life ...
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Genre: Romance
Country: India
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
Kali Jotta is a heartfelt story of life, love and loss. It is a social issue drama that explores a wide range of incidents and emotions of the characters. It is also a beautiful portrait of love and Reminisces about the times of pure and selfless ...
Style:
heartfelt, emotional, poignant, realistic, melancholic ...
Plot:
punjabi, social issues, female protagonist, love story, grief, loss, teacher student relationship, cultural conflict, women's issues, tragedy, identity, moral dilemma ...
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62%
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
A son, his father and his grandfather lead a happy life in a village in Kerala. One day, a girl from Tamil Nadu comes to their village. Their world turns upside down when she and the son fall in love with each other and decide to elope.
Style:
emotional, sentimental, realistic, romantic comedy
Plot:
family drama, village life, family values, love story, families, domestic drama, cultural conflict, heartwarming, father son relationship, elopement, forbidden love, intimate ...
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Genre: Action
Country: India
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
Krishna's family deals with sons' unemployment, daughter's marriage prospects. A hidden secret emerges, challenging their unity. They navigate this crisis while reflecting societal issues.
Style:
emotional, realistic, tense
Plot:
unemployment, social issues, family drama, family secret, sacrifice, tradition, arranged marriage, empathy, moral dilemma, family honor, small town life, identity crisis
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61%
Genre: Action
Country: India
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
Amar Challenge is a drama film directed by Nehal Dutta, featuring Ritika and Subham in prominent roles.
Style:
heartfelt, romantic drama, realistic, melancholic, independent film ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
relationships, love story, young adult, intimate, conflict, slice of life, social issues, sacrifice, urban, friendship, moral dilemma, slow burn ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
58%
Genre: Action, Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
While pursuing his father's dream, Krishna, a shepherd, embarks on a poignant journey through adversity, forbidden love, personal loss and ends up finding his true purpose.
Style:
inspirational, emotional, pastoral, heartfelt, sentimental ...
Plot:
self discovery, father son relationship, personal growth, village life, legacy, coming of age, shepherd, resilience, perseverance, grief, sacrifice, loss ...
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54%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Turkey
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
A newly reunited father and son grapple with new beginnings after tragedy, but can they manage to fill the void left by a beloved wife and mother?
Style:
emotional, melancholic, realistic
Plot:
grief, loss, father son relationship, family drama, healing, mourning, second chance, house, recovery, intimate, parenting, coping ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
turkey
Similarity:
54%
1K
Country: India
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
A rootless young man grappling with his past faces a pivotal moment where goals, memories, and relationships intersect. New encounters challenge his perspective, pushing him to examine his identity and future path.
Style:
reflective, contemplative, emotional, atmospheric, existential ...
Plot:
personal growth, character study, self discovery, identity, memory, relationships, intimate, coming of age, bittersweet, slice of life, slow burn, urban ...
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Genre: Family
Country: India
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
Devoted mother Aashka sacrifices her career to raise Meera and Kabir while husband Kunal gets consumed by work. Feeling neglected, she leaves but mentors students needing maternal care. Her absence makes the family realize her worth.
Style:
heartfelt, emotional, sentimental, realistic
Plot:
mother, motherhood, sacrifice, family values, family drama, mother love, female protagonist, relationships, empathy, self discovery, redemption, regret ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: China
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
A moment of impulsiveness turns Gao Zhilei into a "stay-at-home" individual, but he never expected his life to take a turn in the opposite direction. A series of changes compel him to take on his responsibilities as the head of the family. ...
Style:
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Plot:
responsibility, self discovery, family drama, personal growth, sacrifice, redemption, male protagonist, midlife crisis, second chance, parenting, resilience, intimate ...
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Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Country: UK, Pakistan
Duration: 125 min.
Story:
A woman who takes care of her aging parents and their land is joined by her sister when their parents' health worsens.
Style:
realistic, emotional, melancholic
Plot:
sibling relationship, family drama, sisters, village life, family conflict, aging, responsibility, resilience, slice of life, intimate, empathy, women's issues ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport
Country: India
Duration: 148 min.
Story:
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Style:
inspirational, motivational, emotional, uplifting, realistic
Plot:
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Country: India
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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47%
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
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Style:
emotional, heartfelt, sentimental, realistic
Plot:
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Genre: Romance
Country: India
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
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Style:
romantic drama, reflective, heartfelt, emotional, realistic ...
Plot:
slow burn, intimate, young adult, bittersweet, wooing, urban, slice of life, social media, couples, thoughtful, healing, mature ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 160 min.
Story:
A man leading a happy life with his loving wife and two children suddenly starts getting forgetful and lost. Then, he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease leaving his family devastated.
Style:
psychological, heartbreaking, emotional, captivating, realistic ...
Plot:
father son relationship, alzheimer's disease, memory loss, family drama, student, family relations, changing lives, lifestyle change, kids and family, family problems, lifestyle, grief ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
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Genre: Mystery
Country: India
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
A young man determined to reunite his estranged parents, embarking on an emotional journey to mend his family. The film delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the strength of familial bonds.
Style:
heartfelt, emotional, poignant, dramatic, sentimental ...
Plot:
reconciliation, parent child relationship, family bonds, family reunited, family drama, sacrifice, house, love, healing, families, forgiveness, family secret ...
Similarity:
43%
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
An uncle's deep connection with his nephew is broken, when their family experiences personal differences.
Style:
emotional, heartfelt, tear jerker, realistic, entertaining
Plot:
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Similarity:
42%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
Satyam, an aspiring director, and Priya, a strong-willed real estate agent, starts building a new life together amidst love and conflict. But their world is profoundly shaken by a tragic incident, forcing them into unexpected responsibility.
Style:
emotional, romantic drama, heartfelt, realistic, intense ...
Plot:
relationships, marriage, tragedy, conflict, domestic drama, love story, loss, responsibility, grief, family values, resilience, moral dilemma ...
Time:
2020s
Similarity:
42%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
Days before his wedding, A man's life implodes, yet he stays silent. As secrets surface, financial and social pressures mount. Can their love survive?
Style:
tense, romantic drama, realistic, melancholic, suspenseful
Plot:
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Genre: Drama
Country: Malaysia
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
Tells a story about a special child, Ashraf or Jibam, who is a little dull of his mind, but has a hidden privileges.
Style:
emotional, heartfelt, realistic, melancholic
Plot:
innocence, child protagonist, compassion, empathy, acceptance, family drama, underdog, mental disorder, relationships, slice of life, intimate, family values ...
Similarity:
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Genre: Family
Country: India
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
Manasa and Chaitanya are engaged to be married, but when Chaitanya quits his job, will the wedding go through?
Style:
emotional, realistic, tense, uplifting
Plot:
family drama, bonding, financial difficulty, relationships, resilience, engagement, marriage, support, perseverance, family conflict, sacrifice, struggle ...
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Genre: Comedy, Horror
Country: India
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
A delivery worker meets a mysterious woman at a traffic light. She turns out to be a secret admirer and invites him to visit, leading to unexpected life changes.
Style:
romantic drama, realistic, emotional, melancholic, whimsical
Audience:
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Plot:
chance meeting, mystery woman, intimate, slice of life, urban, working class, personal growth, secret admirer, serendipity, slow burn, fate, bittersweet ...
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39%
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