Bollywood has long embraced the beauty of love that rises above cultural, regional, and religious barriers with movies like Param Sundari, Chennai Express and more.
Over the years, several films have explored the theme, blending romance with the drama of traditions and family expectations. Let’s see 5 such North – South Bollywood love stories.
1- Param Sundari
Param Sundari, promises to bring another layered cross-cultural romance to the screen. The movie revolves around two hearts that collide as a North and South Indian unexpectedly fall for each other. Their diverse backgrounds ignite a comedic and tumultuous love story, brimming with cultural misadventures. Param Sundari stars Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra in lead roles. The movie is set to release in 29th August 2025.
2- Chennai Express
Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s romance brought together North and South India in a hilarious yet heartfelt way, celebrating differences while finding unity.
3- 2 States
Based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel, it depicted the love story of a Punjabi boy (Arjun Kapoor) and a Tamil girl (Alia Bhatt), highlighting both cultural clashes and acceptance.
4- Raanjhanaa
With Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor, the film tells the story of a young man from Varanasi who falls for a girl from Chennai, exploring themes of love, obsession, and societal expectations.
5- Mr & Mrs Iyer
Aparna Sen’s masterpiece highlighted the unlikely bond between a conservative Tamil Brahmin woman (Konkona Sen Sharma) and a Bengali Muslim photographer (Rahul Bose), exploring humanity beyond divisions.
(Also read: Param Sundari Trailer: Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor Bring Back Chennai Express Vibes!)
