Let’s be honest: most of us don’t hit play on a movie hoping to walk away with an existential crisis. Nope. We just want something fun, something feel-good, and something that doesn’t require Google searches mid-film. So here’s the list of recent crowd-pleasers—aka “Happy-Go-Lucky” films, or as I like to call them: your ‘POPCORN PICKS’.
Dragon (Netflix)
90s kids, assemble! This one’s a nostalgia trip packed with school crushes, first loves, and the eternal war between peer pressure and personal interest. It’s basically your old slam book turned into a movie. Dialogues? Spot on. Scenes? Relatable. Therapy bills? Pending.
Paranthu Po (Hotstar)
This is one of those movies where literally nothing happens—but somehow, everything happens. It’s middle-class life wrapped in warm hugs: friendship between spouses, chilled-out parenting, and the all-important lesson—“Keep life simple.” (Basically the opposite of your WhatsApp family group chat.)
BadGirl
Picture this: a girl who sits in the backbench, dares to think for herself, and boom—she’s branded “rebellious.” Throw in some teenage crushes, heartbreaks, and a generational gap wider than the Wi-Fi range at your house, and you’ve got yourself a movie.
But the takeaway? BadGirl = BraveGirl. (Also, maybe stop calling your daughter “bad” for liking iced coffee, aunty.)
MORE POPCORN PICKS
- Madha Gaja Raja – A black comedy of thugs. Basically, criminals but make it LOL.
- Tourist Family (JioHotstar) – A Sri Lankan Tamil family sneaks into India illegally but wins hearts with love. Immigration + romance = masala.
- Kudumbasthan (Z5) – Middle-class struggles but with a happy ending. “Never give up,” especially
when dealing with your electricity bill. - Mr Housekeeping (Aha) – Accidental housekeeper finds love. Basically, Mr. Clean but romantic.
STREAM SKIPS
Because not every movie deserves your popcorn. Some deserve… your block button.
ORANGE FLAG (ONETIME WATCH) – Thalaivan Thalaivi / 2K Love story / Eleven
RED FLAG REELS (WASTE WATCH) – – Coolie / Good Bad Ugly / Retro
So there you go—movies that are worth your snacks, and movies that’ll make you regret not just the film, but also the calories. Choose wisely.
