As we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome the joy, expectations and fresh beginnings of a new year, what better way to celebrate than to indulge in some feel-good flicks?
From light-hearted family dramas to satirical takes and coming-of-age stories, here are six feel-good films from 2025 to put you in a good mood in 2026.
Little Hearts
Light-hearted and nostalgic Telugu romantic comedy Little Hearts is the perfect blend of heartwarming and hilarious.
Directed by Sai Marthand, and featuring Mouli Tanuj Prasanth and Shivani Nagaram in the lead roles, the film follows Akhil’s after he joins a strict coaching centre after suffering an exam setback.
A youthful story laden with love, laughter and life lessons, this coming-of-age gem makes for great mood booster.
Hridayapoorvam
The dream-team of Mohanlal-Sathyan Anthikad returns after a gap of 10 years on Malayalam romantic comedy Hridayapoorvam. Underscored by Anthikad’s signature blend of humour and emotion, the film handles sensitive issues of organ donation with gentleness and warmth.
Celebrating the legacy of the iconic creative partnership with tinges of their old-school comedy, Mohanlal and Anthikad bring contemporary storytelling alongside fresh faces to life, elevated by a slate of fresh faces.
Idli Kadai
Offering up a celebration of community and traditions, this Tamil drama film is a grounding yet funny watch rooted in a blend of family dynamics, romance and comedy.
Written, directed and co-produced by Dhanush – who also stars in the lead role – the film featuring an ensemble cast of Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj, P. Samuthirakani, Nithya Menen, Shalini Pandey, Rajkiran and R. Parthiban is an entertaining one-time watch that leaves behind a tender note of enduring love.
The Mehta Boys
Co-written, co-produced,and directed by Boman Irani, Hindi drama film The Mehta Boys explores a troubled father-son relationship led by memorable performances from Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwary.
Weaving a tale of grief and gratitude with a subtle flourish the film – which marks Irani’s directorial debut- encapsulates realism and tenderness with its predictable yet heartwarming plot.
Avihitham
Malayalam black-comedy Avihitham, directed by Senna Hegde, delivers a satirical take on the “bro code.”
Rooted in rural settings, the film weaves through the voyeuristic, gossipy tendencies of community living illustrating a relatable facet of everyday life with crisp screenplay and performances drenched in the right amount of hilarity.
A sharp and smart yet humorous reflection on themes like feminism and moral policing, the film starring Unni Raj, Renji Kankol, Vineeth Chakyar, Dhanesh Koliyat, Rakesh Ushar and Vrinda Menon is thoughtful yet makes for a laid-back watch.
Kumaara Sambavam
Tamil comedy drama film Kumaara Sambavam follows an aspiring filmmaker who gets caught up in the investigation of his neighbour’s death.
Littered with moments of levity and quietly engaging, the film – written and directed by Balaji Venugopal with Kumaran Thangarajan in his debut lead role – is led by simple, spontaneous performances and a low-key screenplay which lands just right.
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