Premium7 Indian comedy-drama films to watch on OTT if you are a fan of Laapataa Ladies
From Vikrant Massey's 14 Phere to Swara Bhaskar's Nil Battey Sannata, here are 6 comedy dramas to watch on OTT.
A still from Laapataa Ladies
Last Updated: 05.52 PM, Mar 13, 2025
Laapataa Ladies became one of the most-talked-about films of the year 2024. From its captivating themes to the beautiful performances of the young leads, Kiran Rao's comedy-drama film impressed everyone after it premiered on Netflix. Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava feature in the ensemble cast. If you loved the film, here are 6 other Indian comedy dramas that encapsulate the same essence and charm.
Indian comedy-drama films on OTT
14 Phere (ZEE5)
Helmed by Devanshu Singh, this romantic comedy drama film stars Vikrant Massey and Kriti Kharbanda in the lead. The plot revolves around a young intercaste couple Kunal (Vikrant Massey) and Aditi (Kriti Kharbanda) as they struggle to convince their family for marriage. It is a beautiful film that reflects on traditions, culture and relationships with a key focus on family vs love. Stream it on OTTplay Premium.
All India Rank (Netflix)
Packed with inspiration and drama, this film is set against the backdrop of the 1990s. The plot revolves around a bittersweet journey of a 17-year-old boy who juggles to crack India's toughest engineering exam and follow his dreams.
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Nil Battey Sannata (ZEE5)
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari marks her debut with this heartwarming comedy-drama film. It features Swara Bhaskar as a high-school drop-out maid, who goes against the odds to motivate her daughter for studying. The movie is also available to stream on OTTplay Premium.
Janhit Mein Jaari (ZEE5)
Nushrratt Bharuccha plays the lead in this comedy-drama film. The plot revolves around a determined woman who sells condoms, defying social stereotypes. It also that sheds light on taboos related to sexual practices. You can also stream the film on OTTplay Premium.
Pagglait (Netflix)
Sanya Malhotra features as a young widow in this poignant black comedy drama film. Set against gender and social stereotypes, the film’s plot revolves around the woman's journey as she struggles to deal with grief.
Sui Dhaaga (Prime Video)
Featuring Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma in the lead, this captivating film revolves around a rural couple who follow their bigger dreams as they run their small business amid high stakes and odds.