30 Best Diwali Movies To Watch With Your Family In 2024

Vedika Negi

Entertainment

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a celebration that brings together families. From enjoying delicious food to doing puja and lighting diyas together, Diwali is an occasion to connect with your family and loved ones. Add an extra dose of fun this year by making it a Diwali movie night.

This Diwali, blend tradition with entertainment and let the magic of movies add a touch of sparkle to your festivities. And to make your movie night extra special, we’ve curated a list of the 30 best Diwali movies that you can enjoy with your loved ones. 

S. No.Movie & YearIMDb Rating
1.Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)7.4
2.Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)8
3.Mohabbatein (2000)7
4.Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015)4.4
5.Om Shanti Om (2007)6.7
6.Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)7.2
7.Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)5.8
8.Ra.One (2011)4.8
9.Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)7.5
10.Chennai Express (2013)6.1
11.Devdas (2002)7.5
12.Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)6.4
13.Bajirao Mastani (2015)7.2
14.Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)7
15.Padmaavat (2018)7
16.Karan Arjun (1995)6.8
17.Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)6
18.Dil Chahta Hai (2001)8.1
19.Dhoom 2 (2006)6.5
20.Bang Bang (2014)5.6
21.Don (2006)7.1
22.Dil Se (1998)7.5
23.Taal (1999)6.6
24.Lagaan (2001)8.1
25.Singh Is Kinng (2008)5.7
26.Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)6.7
27.Kabir Singh (2019)7
28.Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)8.1
29.3 Idiots (2009)8.4
30.Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)8.2

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1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)

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Rahul, the son of an affluent family, gets banished by his parents after he decides to marry a girl from a middle-class family. The youngest son then goes on a quest to unite them.

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2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

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Raj and Simran meet during a trip across Europe. After a tricky start, they eventually fall in love with each other. However, it turns out that Simran has been promised to a different guy and is taken to India and Raj follows her to win her father over.

3. Mohabbatein (2000)

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Narayan Shankar, head of a prestigious school, stands for fear, and authority, and forbids his students to follow their herats. However, a new music teacher, Raj Aryan, joins the Gurukul to challenge his authority and bring a change.

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4. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015)

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Prince Yuvraj Vijay Singh gets replaced by his lookalike, Prem, by his half-brother just before his coronation. Princess Maithili, who has been engaged to Vijay falls in love with Prem instead.  

5. Om Shanti Om (2007)

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Om, a film extra, falls in love with a leading actress Shanti. He dies while trying to save her from a fire. 30 years later he is reborn and takes revenge for her murder.

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6. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)

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Kabir and Naina share a bond on a camping trip to Manali. But before Naina can express her feelings, Labir leaves India. But as faith has it, they later reunite at a friend’s wedding and confess their feelings for each other.

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7. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)

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Alizeh, a woman recovering from heartbreak, meets Ayan, in New York. They start forming an incredible bond and thereon experience love, heartbreaks, and facts of life together.

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8. Ra.One (2011)

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Shekhar, a game developer is about to introduce his next big thing. However, things take an ugly turn when his robot Ra.One goes rogue and starts killing people. The only one who can stop him is G.One.

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9. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)

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Anjali falls in love with her college best friend Rahul. However, Rahul is in love with a new girl Tina, and marries her. Eight years later, Rahul and his late wife Tina’s daughter tries to reunite Anjali with Rahul.

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10. Chennai Express (2013)

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Rahul, a young man, sets on a journey to immerse his late grandfather’s ashes at Rameshwaram. He meets a runaway bride Meena on the train and lands in some serious trouble after that.

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11. Devdas (2002)

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After his wealthy family refuses to let Devdas marry a girl he loves, he takes up alcohol and a life of vice to numb the pain.

12. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)

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In this Indian adaptation of William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, Ram and Leela love each other. However, due to a 500-year war between their families, they had to make some sacrifices.

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13. Bajirao Mastani (2015)

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Maratha general, Baji Rao, who is married to Kashibai, falls in love with a warrior princess Mastani. They struggle to make their love triumph amid opposition from their families.

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14. Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)

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On the occasion of their 30th anniversary, Kamal and Neelam throw a party on a cruise and invite their close friends and family. However, on the journey, they learn valuable life lessons.

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15. Padmaavat (2018)

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Queen Padmavati is happily married to a Rajput ruler. They live happily in their fortress with their subjects until a ruthless sultan, Alauddin Khalji declares war on them and gets obsessed with the Queen.

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16. Karan Arjun (1995)

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Two brothers Karan and Arjun reincarnate in different parts of the country. But the faith of their previous mother brings them together and they take revenge for their deaths.

17. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)

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Dev and Maya start forming a bond after facing struggles in their marriage. However, they start falling in love with each other instead.

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18. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)

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Three childhood friends go their separate ways due to their different approaches towards life, love, and relationships.

19. Dhoom 2 (2006)

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A fearless thief known as Mr. A is infamous for stealing valuable artifacts. He teams up with a girl who is a con artist to steal more things. But there’s a secret she’s keeping from him.

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20. Bang Bang (2014)

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Harleen leads a boring life as a bank manager and lives with her grandmother. But her world turns upside down when she meets Rajveer, a mysterious man.

21. Don (2006)

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DCP D’Silva hires criminal kingpin Don’s lookalike Vijay to find his secrets. However, Vijay struggles to reveal his true identity as D’Silva dies.

22. Dil Se (1998)

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Amar, a radio broadcaster, falls for a mysterious woman who does not reciprocate his feelings. But when Amar prepares to get married to a different woman, she arrives at his doorstep asking for help.

23. Taal (1999)

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Mansi becomes famous with Vikrant’s help after her ex-boyfriend’s family humiliates her and her father. But things get complicated when her ex-boyfriend tries to win her back.

24. Lagaan (2001)

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During the British Raj, a farmer named Bhuvan accepts a challenge by Captain Andrew Russell to beat his team in cricket. If Bhuvan and his team win, the village will not pay taxes for the next three years.

25. Singh Is Kinng (2008)

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Happy, a village boy known for his fun antics, is sent to Australia to fetch Lakhan so that he can meet his ailing father. However, it turns out that Lakhan is now a notorious local underworld don.

26. Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)

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Samar falls in love with Meera after he meets her in London. However, he starts working as a bomb specialist in India after Meera rejects him. Akira, a journalist, falls in love with Samar but despite this, she tries to reunite the two lovers.

27. Kabir Singh (2019)

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Kabir, an intelligent but short-tempered medical student, falls in love with Preeti. He later spirals into a world of drugs, alcohol, and rage after Preeti’s father her off to another man.

28. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)

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Pawan, a Lord Hanuman devote, finds a little girl who is speech impaired. After finding out that the girl is from Pakistan, he tries everything he can to help her reunite with her family.

29. 3 Idiots (2009)

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Farhan and Raju form a great bond with their fellow roommate Rancho due to his unique outlook towards life. However, they drift apart after finishing college only to be reunited due to an absurd bet.

30. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

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Three college Kabir, Imran, and Arjun take a road trip across Europe, years after drifting apart. The trip is an opportunity for them to mend fences and learn valuable life lessons as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Which movie was released on Diwali?

Ans. Some movies that were released on Diwali were – Ram Setu(2022), Thank God(2022), Prem Ratan Dhan Payo(2015), and Bodyguard(2011), among others.

Q2. What should I watch on Diwali night?

Ans. You can watch some of these movies on Diwali night – Om Shanti Om (2007), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani(2013), Chennai Express(2013), and Dil Dhadakne Do(2015).

Q3. Which movie is related to Diwali?

Ans. Here are some movies that are related to Diwali – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994), and Mohabbatein (2000).

Hope your Diwali night binge-watching is sorted!

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