Movies like Ottam Thullal: 20 to watch next
If you loved Ottam Thullal (2026) — a comedy, drama and family film directed by G. Marthandan — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Ottam Thullal most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres. 6 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Roll Bounce 2005★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Family
In the summer of 1978, a teenager and his group of friends face new challenges when their neighborhood roller-skating rink closes, forcing them to visit a different rink.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Foster 2011★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Family
Looking to adopt a child and unable to conceive a child of their own, the Morrisons' lives are turned upside down when a seven-year-old boy unexpectedly shows up on their doorstep.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas 2018★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Family
As Bright Fields preps for its Mistletoe Ball, a broken ornament leads Zoe to a family secret, while Gaby finds herself at the mercy of new boss Mia.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Jumping Ship 2001★ 6.5
Shares: Family, Drama, Comedy
Michael has big plans to show his cousin Tommy a good time aboard a luxury yacht until he discovers that the yacht he's chartered is actually an old rusted fishing boat. But when modern-day pirates chase the fishing boat, the boys are forced to jump ship, leaving them stranded on a desert island with the boat's captain, Jake Hunter.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Happiest Millionaire 1967★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Family
A happy and unbelievably lucky young Irish immigrant, John Lawless, lands a job as the butler of an unconventional millionaire, Biddle. His daughter, Cordelia Drexel Biddle, tires of the unusual antics of her father--especially since the nice young men around town all fear him. Wouldn't you fear a father-in-law that keeps alligators for pets and teaches boxing at his daily Bible classes?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sarvam Maya 2025★ 7.9
Shares: Comedy, Family
An atheist priest's life is upended after performing an exorcism, bonding with a charming spirit who helps him pursue music and heal his past.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Chang Can Dunk 2023★ 6.7
Shares: Family, Comedy, Drama
Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American, bets the high school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads 5' 8" Chang on a quest to learn to dunk—not only to impress his crush, Kristy, but to gain the respect of his high school peers too. But before he can rise up and truly throw one down, he'll have to reexamine everything he knows about himself, his friendships and his family.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv
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Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey 2022★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Family
Jayabharathi who was denied every simple joy in life while growing up just because she is a girl/woman is married to Rajesh, a male chauvinist, short-tempered and selfish person. On suffering domestic violence, she doesn't get any support. She then decides to fight back!
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown 2011★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy, Family
Linus is pushed to his limits when he learns Grandma is coming to visit and plans on ridding him of his childish security blanket.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Alley Cats Strike 2000★ 6.0
Shares: Family, Drama, Comedy
A group of hip retro teenage outsiders become involved in an interschool bowling rivalry.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mixtape 2021★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy, Family
On the eve of Y2K, orphaned 12-year-old Beverly discovers a broken mixtape crafted by her teen parents. Raised by her grandmother – who struggles talking about her late daughter – Beverly sees the mixtape as a chance to finally learn more about her parents.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring 2002★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Family
The Oscar-winning cat-and-mouse twosome--Tom and Jerry--returns with another adventure. When Tom and Jerry's irrepressible curiosity gets the best of them, the mysterious magic ring that Tom guards with his life ends up stuck over Jerry's head. Now, Jerry must find a way to free himself of the ring while fleeing Tom, who wants to remove the ring any way he can! Find out if the pair can conjure up a solution in this fur-raising, madcap escapade.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman - Rage of Atlantis 2018★ 6.2
Shares: Family, Comedy
Aquaman must battle foes in the air, on land and in the depths of the Seven Seas, along with some help from The Justice League, to save the day.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Paper Planes 2014★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Family, Drama
Dylan discovers he has a talent for making paper planes. He has a chance to compete in a world championship, but he'll have to face bullies and self-doubt to do so.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 2011★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Family
Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chloe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievous puppies present one challenge after another. But when their human owners end up in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them - because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. So Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Cheaper by the Dozen 1950★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Family
"Cheaper by the Dozen", based on the real-life story of the Gilbreth family, follows them from Providence, Rhode Island, to Montclair, New Jersey, and details the amusing anecdotes found in large families.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Loud House Movie 2021★ 7.2
Shares: Family, Comedy
The Loud family travel to Scotland and discover they are descendants of Scottish royalty as they move into their giant ancestral castle.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Bookworm 2024★ 6.4
Shares: Family, Comedy, Drama
Eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise, comes to look after her. Hoping to entertain the bookish tween, Strawn takes Mildred camping in the notoriously rugged New Zealand wilderness, and the pair embark on the ultimate test of family bonding – a quest to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Flintstones Christmas Carol 1994★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy, Family
Fred is cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a stage adaption of the classic Christmas story, but is acting a bit stingy in real life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A.R.C.H.I.E. 2016★ 6.0
Shares: Family, Comedy
A recently orphaned 15-year-old who has moved to a small town to live with her uncle befriends a robotic canine with super strength, x-ray vision and the ability to talk and the pair take on a military complex, bullies, kidnappers, romance and the world.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now