Friendship Day 2024: 7 best South Indian films to watch with your friends on this special day; Bangalore Days, RRR, to Kirik Party

The movie titled “Bangalore Days” was highly praised by critics, with Anjali Menon as its director. It premiered in the year 2014, showcasing a talented group of actors such as Nazriya Nazim, Nivin Pauly, Dulquer Salmaan, Fahadh Faasil, and more.

The movie centers on the journeys of three cousins from Kerala, who leave for Bangalore to chase their aspirations. It delves into topics like friendship, love, and self-development, as the characters grapple with city life. Subsequently, it was replicated in Tamil as Bangalore Naatkal and in Hindi as Yaariyan 2.

“Kirik Party is a movie blending romance, comedy, and drama, skillfully directed by Rishab Shetty. The production is handled by Rakshit Shetty, with an impressive ensemble cast including himself, Rashmika Mandanna, Samyuktha Hegde, Achyuth Kumar, and more distinguished actors.”

The plot revolves around a band of playful engineering students, with Karna being their main character, portrayed by Rakshit Shetty. As they navigate the joys and challenges of student life, the movie delves into themes of camaraderie and affection, mirroring the lives of numerous young adults alike.

“RRR is an action-packed period drama movie directed by SS Rajamouli. The story centers around the bond between characters Raju and Bheem. In the year 1920, British Governor Scott and his wife forcibly take a young Gond tribal girl named Malli to serve as their maid in Delhi. To save Malli, Bheem comes to the city and meets Raju, who is a police officer, without knowing that they are actually working against each other.”

After swiftly rescuing a youngster from an escaping train, Raju and Bheem soon form a strong bond. Yet, the strength of this friendship is put to the test when Raju discovers that Bheem’s actual purpose involves secretly infiltrating the governor’s mansion.

Sekhar Kammula directs the coming-of-age movie, “Happy Days”. It tells the story of eight engineering students navigating their university years, filled with both struggles and triumphs. As they forge strong friendships, they encounter various experiences such as romantic complications and disputes with upperclassmen. Ultimately, the film captures the true spirit of college life.

“Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi” is a heartfelt romantic drama movie helmed by Kishore Tirumala. It boasts an impressive cast including Ram Pothineni, Lavanya Tripathi, Anupama Parameswaran, Sree Vishnu, and others.

As an ardent fan, let me share my thoughts on this captivating movie. It centers around five cherished friends from our youth – Abhi, Vasu, Sai, Satish, and Koushik. Life takes a turn when restaurant owner Abhi crosses paths with the enchanting Shreya. What follows is an intricate dance of friendship as Shreya’s arrival disrupts the harmony within the group, particularly straining Abhi’s bond with his long-time confidant Vasu. This thought-provoking film delves into the evolving nature of friendships over time.

Classmates, a film directed by Lal Jose, is celebrated for its heartfelt depiction of college life with hints of enigma. The plot centers around a circle of friends from the 1991 graduating class who reconnect after a decade, attending a class reunion. As they reminisce about their cherished past, the reunion takes an ominous turn when they confront the puzzling death of their friend Murali, an event that casts a pall over their gathering.

The film features a stellar cast, including Prithviraj Sukumaran as P. Sukumaran, Narain as Murali, Jayasurya as Satheeshan, Indrajith Sukumaran as Pious, and Kavya Madhavan as Thara. 

“Premam is a romantic drama film helmed by director Alphonse Puthren. This movie chronicles the life journey of George, played by Nivin Pauly, as he encounters love at various stages throughout his life – from adolescent infatuation to maturity. Key female characters, skillfully portrayed by actresses such as Sai Pallavi (as Malar), Anupama Parameswaran (as Mary), and Madonna Sebastian (as Celine), significantly influence George’s character development and his perception of love versus friendship.”