Friendship Day 2026: 10 Bollywood films that remind you why friends become family
New Delhi: Not every memorable love story in Bollywood is romantic. Some of the industry’s most loved films have been built around friendships that make us laugh, cry and revisit our own memories with our closest companions. The Hindi film industry has explored themes, including friends embarking on a life-changing journey, standing by each other through failures or rediscovering old bonds years later. These stories remain timeless. This Friendship Day 2026, celebrated on August 2, revisit these 10 Bollywood films that beautifully capture the spirit of friendship.
10 Bollywood films to watch on Friendship Day
1. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Three childhood friends reunite for a long-awaited trip across Spain, only to discover that the journey transforms their relationships and perspectives on life. Starring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol, the film remains one of Bollywood’s most-loved celebrations of friendship.
- OTT Platform: Apple TV
2. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
A reunion years after college forces four friends to confront how much their lives, dreams and relationships have changed. Featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, the coming-of-age drama beautifully balances friendship and romance.
- OTT Platform: Netflix
3. Dil Chahta Hai
Widely regarded as a cult classic, the film follows three inseparable friends as adulthood, careers and love gradually reshape their bond. Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna headline the iconic drama.
- OTT Platform: Apple TV
4. 3 Idiots
Starring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, 3 Idiots follows three engineering students as they navigate friendship, academic pressure and the pursuit of success. The film remains one of Bollywood’s most loved coming-of-age dramas.
- OTT Platform: Apple TV
5. Chhichhore
Featuring Sushant Singh Rajput, Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Sharma, Naveen Polishetty and Tahir Raj Bhasin, Chhichhore follows a father who revisits his unforgettable college days and close-knit group of friends while helping his son overcome a difficult phase in life.
- OTT Platform: JioHotstar
6. Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Starring Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Adarsh Gourav, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan follows three best friends navigating careers, relationships and life in Mumbai. The coming-of-age drama explores modern friendships, self-discovery and the impact of social media on young lives.
- OTT Platform: Netflix
7. Madgaon Express
Featuring Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi and Avinash Tiwary, Madgaon Express follows three childhood friends whose long-awaited Goa trip spirals into a series of hilarious misadventures. Directed by Kunal Kemmu, the comedy celebrates friendship with plenty of laughs and chaos.
- OTT Platform: Prime Video
8. Yaariyan and Yaariyan 2
Himansh Kohli, Rakul Preet Singh, Nicole Faria and Evelyn Sharma headline Yaariyan, which revolves around a group of college friends whose loyalty is put to the test during an inter-college competition. Yaariyan 2, starring Divya Khosla Kumar, Meezaan Jafri and Pearl V Puri, follows three cousins whose bond helps them navigate love, heartbreak and life’s unexpected challenges.
- OTT Platforms: Prime Video (Yaariyan); JioHotstar (Yaariyan 2)
9. Kai Po Che
Starring Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao and Amit Sadh, Kai Po Che follows three childhood friends chasing their dreams in Gujarat as their friendship is tested by personal ambitions and communal tensions. The film is an emotional tale of loyalty, loss and resilience.
- OTT Platforms: Prime Video, JioHotstar
10. Rock On!!
Featuring Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli and Luke Kenny, Rock On!! tells the story of four former bandmates who reunite years after drifting apart. As they rediscover their shared love for music, the film highlights how true friendships can survive time and misunderstandings.
- OTT Platform: Apple TV