Best feel-good movies on ZEE5 in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
313 movies on ZEE5 in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.2. Most are in Hindi (117), Telugu (60), Tamil (49). Newest addition: English Vinglish, added to Netflix on 21 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Iqbal (2005)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 30m · Drama · IMDb 8.1 (18.6K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendly
This is all about chasing your dreams, no matter what the obstacles. The story involves a young deaf and dumb boy who is crazy about cricket.
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2. English Vinglish (2012)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 14m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.8 (45.7K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlySlow-burnLow-stakes
In the United States for the first time, an Indian housewife with a limited command of English turns Manhattan into her personal language school.
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3. Pad Man (2018)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 20m · UA · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.8 (33.2K votes)
HeartwarmingLow-stakesFunnyStraightforward
Upon realizing the extent to which women are affected by their menses, a man sets out to create a sanitary pad machine and to provide inexpensive sanitary pads to the women of rural India.
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4. Nil Battey Sannata (2016)
Movie · Hindi · 1h 40m · Drama, Family · IMDb 8.2 (9.9K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLow-stakesSlow-burn
Behind the magnificent Taj Mahal lies a cluster of dingy homes where Chanda (35), a domestic help, lives with her 14-year-old daughter Appu. Chanda aspires and dreams that her daughter will study and embrace a better fate. When Appu tells her she wants to quit school and become a maid like her, Chanda takes a strong de
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5. Manam (2014)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 43m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.0 (13.5K votes)
TwistyHeartwarming
A married couple die in an accident, leaving behind a son. As he grows up and becomes successful, he comes across reincarnations of his father and mother as youngsters, and vows to bring them back together.
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6. Mr. India (1987)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 59m · U · Action, Science Fiction · IMDb 7.7 (20.9K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFamily-friendlyHeartwarming
A poor but big-hearted man takes orphans into his home. After discovering his scientist father's invisibility device, he rises to the occasion and fights to save his children and all of India from the clutches of a megalomaniac.
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7. Geetha Govindam (2018)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 28m · UA · Romance · IMDb 7.7 (18.1K votes)
TwistyHeartwarmingLow-stakesLight-hearted
Vijay Govind, a young college lecturer who dreams of marriage falls for Geetha, a level-headed woman who's wary of strangers and isn't easy to convince. While things seem to go smoothly, Vijay makes a terrible mistake which not only derails any hope for his love story, but also potential repercussions with his family.
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8. Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 3m · UA · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.5 (29.0K votes)
TwistyHeartwarmingFunnyLight-hearted
Bitti Mishra is a bohemian Bareilly girl who falls deeply in love with Pritam Vidrohi, an author because she admires his progressive way of thinking. Finding him though proves to be as hard as looking for a needle in the haystack. So Bitti seeks the help of the local printing press-owner, Chirag Dubey on her journey of
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9. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
Movie · Hindi · 3h 27m · U · Drama, Romance · IMDb 7.5 (24.6K votes)
HeartwarmingSlow-burnFamily-friendlyLow-stakes
Prem and Nisha meet and fall in love at the wedding of their elder siblings, but their plans to be together are put in jeopardy when Nisha's sister dies, leaving behind a baby.
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10. Oh My Kadavule (2020)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 34m · UA · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 8.0 (6.3K votes)
FunnyTwistyLight-heartedDialogue-driven
Arjun is conveniently married to his best friend Anu and their marriage turns out to be a nightmare since he is not really in love with her. When things get tough Arjun gets a second chance in life that could change his path and perspective altogether.
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11. Tamasha (2015)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 19m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (37.2K votes)
TwistyLow-stakesHeartwarmingFunny
Meeting while on vacation, Ved and Tara sense a connection but vow to keep their real identities a secret. Years later, their paths cross again.
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12. 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela? (2021)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 23m · UA · Romance, Fantasy · IMDb 8.1 (4.9K votes)
TwistyHeartwarming
Two college students, Arjun and Akshara, get off on the wrong foot and develop an instant hatred for each other. However, they land in a pickle and realise their connection from a past life.
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14. Kaalidhar Laapata (2025)
Movie · Hindi · 1h 49m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.5 (10.3K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlySlow-burnLow-stakes
An ageing Kaalidhar escapes his family after overhearing their plans to abandon him. He meets the free-spirited Ballu, and they embark on an adventure to tick things off Kaalidhar's bucket list.
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15. Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 28m · U · Drama · IMDb 7.9 (4.3K votes)
Slow-burnHeartwarmingLight-heartedFamily-friendly
A refreshing tale of a bunch of high school students, their dreams, first love, music, guitar, football, video cassettes and more.
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16. Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 45m · U · Science Fiction, Action · IMDb 7.2 (32.2K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendly
A developmentally disabled boy's life changes after he encounters an extraterrestrial being.
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17. Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam (2026)
Movie · Marathi · 2h 29m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.3 (2.6K votes)
Family-friendlyHeartwarmingStraightforwardSlow-burn
Students and teachers from a Marathi school come together to save their school from demolition, as an international school is set to be built in its place. Personal challenges merge with institutional struggles as they seek preservation of Marathi-medium schools and their local culture, while also acknowledging the nee
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18. Malliswari (2004)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 30m · U · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.8 (4.5K votes)
Light-heartedFamily-friendlyHeartwarmingLow-stakes
A man falls in love with a woman, unbeknownst to the fact that she is a princess in hiding.
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19. Toilet: A Love Story (2017)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 35m · UA · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.2 (26.4K votes)
FunnyHeartwarmingLow-stakes
A woman threatens to leave her husband unless he installs a toilet in their home. To win back her love and respect, he heads out on a journey to fight against the backward society.
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20. Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)
Movie · Hindi · 3h 12m · U · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (14.2K votes)
Family-friendlyHeartwarmingLight-hearted
After Suman's father leaves her in the care of another family while he travels abroad, she falls in love with Prem. However, in order to for them to marry, Prem has to prove to Suman's father that he is not the same as his own dad.
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21. Socha Na Tha (2005)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 25m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.4 (8.4K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLight-hearted
Viren and Aditi refuse an arranged marriage and that creates a rift between their families. But when their friendship turns into love, it leads to chaos!
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22. O Kadhal Kanmani (2015)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 19m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (8.2K votes)
Slow-burnHeartwarmingLow-stakesMature
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.
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23. Saand Ki Aankh (2019)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 26m · Drama · IMDb 7.5 (6.0K votes)
HeartwarmingStraightforwardLow-stakes
Following the exciting story of the world's oldest sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the drama marks the directorial debut of acclaimed scriptwriter Tushar Hiranandani. The film stars Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu.
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24. Atharintiki Daaredi (2013)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 49m · U · Action, Comedy · IMDb 7.3 (10.8K votes)
HeartwarmingFast-pacedFunny
Goutham promises his grandfather that he will reunite him with his estranged daughter, Sunanda. Posing as a driver, Goutham enters Sunanda's house but trouble soon follows.
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26. Writer Padmabhushan (2023)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 3m · U · Comedy, Family · IMDb 7.5 (5.6K votes)
Family-friendlyLight-heartedHeartwarmingFunny
Padmabhushan, a 25-year-old aspiring writer based out of Vijayawada and his middle class family, hopes to achieve greatness one day, or at least fame. When he falls for someone who loves his work, there comes a twist in the tale.
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27. Ye Maaya Chesave (2010)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 42m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.7 (3.8K votes)
Heartwarming
An aspiring Hindu director falls in love with a Christian girl whose parents disapprove of their impending relationship.
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28. Qarib Qarib Singlle (2017)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 5m · U/A 13+ · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.2 (11.9K votes)
FunnyLow-stakesHeartwarming
Yogi and Jaya, who have polar opposite personalities and sensibilities, meet via an online dating app. This encounter turns into so much more when the two travel to Rishikesh.
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29. Vinodhaya Sitham (2021)
Movie · Tamil · 1h 37m · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 8.0 (2.4K votes)
HeartwarmingDialogue-driven
A 50-something man, who dies following an accident, gets a chance to fulfil his wishes when Time lets him have 90 more days to live.
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30. Googly (2013)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 24m · UA · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 7.6 (3.7K votes)
FunnyHeartwarmingLight-heartedLow-stakes
Sharath and Swathi meet in Bangalore and fall in love but due to misunderstandings, they drift apart. Two years later, destiny brings them face-to-face at a friend's wedding.Less
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