Bollywood Returns To Its Roots: July Blooms With 5 Fresh Rom-Coms Making Debut
Bollywood, once ruled by timeless romances, is now seeing a heartfelt revival, take a look at 5 upcoming love stories hitting theatres and OTT soon. https://zeenews.india.com/photos/entertainment/bollywood-returns-to-its-roots-july-blooms-with-5-fresh-rom-coms-making-debut-in-pics-2925411 Updated:Jul 02, 2025, 03:29 PM IST Bollywood's Romance Legacy
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Bollywood has long been revered for its golden age of romantic films likr Dilwale Dhulania Le Jayenge, Jab We Met or Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, filled with epic love stories and timeless musical moments. Recent Genre Shift
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In recent years, action, thrillers, and horror films like Raid 2, Kannappa, Jaat, and Maa have dominated the big screen, pushing romance to the sidelines. Romance Makes a Comeback
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Now, the romance genre is making a quiet but steady return, with a fresh lineup of heartfelt love stories set to release in theatres and on OTT platforms. Param Sundari
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Release Date: 25 July 2025
Directed by Tushar Jalota, Param Sundari is a Hindi romantic drama that tells the story of a North Indian boy and a South Indian girl who fall in love despite cultural divides. Set against the lush backdrop of Kerala's backwaters, the film blends romance with humor and cross-cultural charm. Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan
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Release Date: 11 July 2025
This unique love story revolves around two visually impaired individuals as they navigate the trials, joys, and emotional nuances of modern romance. Metro... In Dino
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Release Date: 4 July 2025
A spiritual successor to Anurag Basu's Life in a... Metro (2007), this ensemble film features interwoven tales of contemporary relationships, love, and heartbreak in urban India. Aap Jaisa Koi
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Release Date: 11 July 2025
Set in Jamshedpur, this film follows Shrirenu Tripathi, a middle-aged Sanskrit professor, who falls for Madhu Bose, a French instructor. Their bond faces resistance from both society and family, challenging age-old norms of love. Saiyaara
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Release Date: 18 July 2025
Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The film promises a deeply emotional ride through passion, joy, and heartbreak in a modern love story. Image Credits
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