Movies Like Khule-Aam

If you liked Khule-Aam (1992), a movie directed by Arun Dutt, here are 19 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Babumoshai Bandookbaaz (2017)
★ 6.3/10
Two contract killer from Uttar Pradesh, Babu Bihari and Banke Bihari who are often paid to bump off the same game, cross each other's path and end up fighting with each other.
2
Daddy (2017)
★ 5.8/10
This is the gritty and sensational true story of Arun Gulab Gawli, a mill worker’s son who grew up in Mumbai’s impoverished Dagdi Chawl, to become an infamous don, politician and chief rival of the most powerful crime…
3
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
★ 7.7/10
Years after his father disowns his adopted brother for marrying a woman of lower social standing, a young man goes on a mission to reunite his family.
4
Alibaba (1976)
★ 7.5/10
Directed by Mohammed Hussain. With Helen, Satish Kaul, Dev Kumar, Rajendra Nath
5
La Llorona (2019)
After a harsh breakup, Pranay decides to ease the pain with a night of heavy drinking. Little does he know that his life is about to change when he encounters a young undead bride looking for revenge.
6
WOMB: Women of My Billion (2021)
A young woman, Srishti Bakshi embarks on a monumental journey, walking almost 4000km over 240 days, from Kanyakumari in the south, to Kashmir, in the North, along the way meeting and learning first hand about the…
7
Sour Candy (2024)
Guddal, a free-spirited five year old, loves eating the sour sweeties called Anaar Daana. Her antics with her brother Laddoo often land her in trouble. One day, a sad incident in the house causes a shift in her idyllic…
8
Kambakkht Ishq (2009)
★ 4.4/10
Simrita, a doctor, performs her first surgery on Viraj, a man she hates. She soon realises that she accidentally left her watch inside his body and must do whatever it takes to save her career.
9
Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaaye (1977)
★ 10/10
As his dying wish, Seth, a wealthy businessman, is determined to meet the love of his grandson and heir, Prem. Unfortunately, Prem's girlfriend, Rita, is detained on out-of-town business, so the young man hires Kammo…
10
Manchali (1973)
★ 6.2/10
One condition prevents young Leena (Leena Chandravarkar) from receiving her inheritance: She's unwed -- and until she marries, her uncle won't relinquish her legacy. When the frustrated Leena meets jobless Sanjeev…
11
The Girl Who Lived in the Loo (2024)
A ten-year-old girl has discovered her haven: the loo. In a bathroom, her life is calm and secure, but also somewhat lonely. She gradually tries to find a way to deal with her obsession and navigate her way through life.
12
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000)
★ 7/10
Mohit, a young man raised into beliving in fairy tales, comes to Bombay to find Manisha, a young woman whom he saved from drowning in a lake near his village, whom he belives to be an actual mermaid princess.
13
Saazish (1975)
★ 10/10
Sunita and Jaideep meet at a car racing event and fall in love. She tells him to accompany her on a world tour but soon they become part of a conspiracy where they can't trust anyone.
14
Amrit (1986)
★ 10/10
Well-acted family drama has Khanna's retired elderly widower connecting with Patil's elderly widow after realizing that both of them are suffering abuse from their families.
15
Saanjh (2017)
★ 10/10
Saanjh marks the debut of Producer and Director, Ajay K Saklani, who, through this movie attempts to bring to the fore the lesser known Himachali language and tries to revive the almost forgotten Tankri Script. Saanjh…
16
Googly Gumm Hai (2021)
★ 10/10
Googly, a carefree young woman and her lover, Shorya, take a romantic trip to Dharamshala. At the airport they are received by their tour-guide, Ranga, who appears to be somewhat disturbed upon hearing Googly’s name…
17
Phullu (2017)
★ 6/10
Phullu makes it his life’s mission to educate and empower the women in his village by providing better sanitary solutions.
18
Bow Barracks Forever! (2004)
★ 8/10
As the modern world hustles toward never-ending changes, the residents of a small Anglo-Indian community in the lively metropolis of Kolkata try to preserve their unique identity in this moving drama from India. A host…
19
Bahut Din Hue (1954)
★ 10/10
Kidnapped by a villainous sorcerer, young mother Balanagamma (Pushpavalli) remains in captivity for more than 12 years, spurning her captor's sexual advances with claims of being in the midst of a long-term penance…