Starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead, the biggest love story of the year, Param Sundari, will release on August 29, 2025. After teasing fans with the movie’s songs and first looks, Maddock Films has finally dropped the full version of Sonu Nigam’s Pardesiya from Param Sundari. While the magical song has got everyone tuning in, the music video also shares a glimpse of the iconic duo we’ve been eagerly waiting for. Directed by Tushar Jalota, Param Sundari is about Param, a North Indian guy, and Sundari, a South Indian girl, and their love story intertwined in a whirlwind of chaos and cultural differences.

Can’t wait for Param Sundari to hit theatres? It’s time to watch some Bollywood romcom movies with a similar flavour while you count down the days.

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1. Saathiya (2002)

Vivek Oberoi and Rani Mukerji’s Saathiya follows a cute love story between Aditya and Suhani Sharma. Aditya, a lovesick man, falls for Suhani, who considers romance a huge distraction in her career. The movie portrays love that defies societal expectations and cultural differences. Saathiya is a messy, emotional, yet heartwarming film that will restore your faith in love.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

2. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)

Starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in the lead, this Bollywood romcom movie deserves to be on your watchlist before the release of Param Sundari. The film is about Rocky, a desi Punjabi guy who instantly falls in love with Rani, a beautiful Bengali woman. His vibrant and energetic personality attracts Rani, who can’t help but reciprocate his love. They want to marry each other, but their families struggle to approve this match. What follows is a hilariously chaotic ride, making Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani a must-watch.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

3. 2 States (2014)

Much like Sidharth-Janhvi’s pairing in Param Sundari, Karan Johar’s 2 States also follows the classic North-meets-South love story trope. Based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel of the same name, 2 States is about two college students, Krish and Ananya. They love each other despite their cultural differences, only to realise that their families would never accept this. Between butter chicken and filter coffee, this Bollywood romcom perfectly captures what happens when love clashes with tradition. 2 States stars Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead.

4. Vicky Donor (2012)

This movie is among the most underrated Bollywood romcoms. Vicky and Ashima’s relationship starts with witty banter that soon turns into a beautiful love story. But things get chaotic when she discovers his stint as a sperm donor. The movie lends humour to explore modern love and social taboos. Shoojit Sircar’s Vicky Donor stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Yami Gautam in the lead.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

5. Chennai Express (2013)

Featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the lead, Chennai Express is full of madness, masala and misunderstandings. Rahul, a North Indian guy, gets entangled in Meenamma’s family drama. They both meet on a train as Rahul travels to Rameswaram to scatter his late grandfather’s ashes. On the other hand, Meenamma is a runaway bride who gets caught by her father’s goons. As cultures clash and the goons chase them across the Southern landscape, a Bollywood-coded romance brews between the duo.

Where to watch: Apple TV

6. Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)

Humpty is your typical Delhi boy — loud and too filmy. He meets Kavya, a feisty Ambala girl who’s shopping for her bridal lehenga worth ₹5 lakh. But her conservative father is against it. As Humpty helps Kavya convince her father, he unexpectedly falls for her. Starring Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan in the lead, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania is a heartwarming movie.

Where to watch: Netflix

7. Ekk Deewana Tha (2012)

Featuring Prateik Smita Patil and Amy Jackson as Sachin and Jessie, Ekk Deewana Tha is a classic slow-burn. Sachin is head over heels for Jessie, who belongs to a conservative Christian family. Due to their religious disparities, Jessie only wants to stay friends with him. But she unexpectedly falls in love with Sachin. Their romance is intense, poetic, and courageous.

Where to watch: Rent on YouTube

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