Excel Entertainment, backed by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, is one of the leading production houses in Indian cinema. With an excellent track record of producing films across several genres, Excel has carved a niche in the hearts of the masses with its friendship-themed films. The production house has proved its mettle in this genre and continues to do so with the much-awaited release of ‘Madgaon Express.’ Let’s take a closer look at some of Excel’s friendship genre films that are loved by the masses.
1) Madgaon Express
Excel Entertainment’s upcoming film, Madgaon Express, is highly anticipated. The trailer of the movie, featuring the talented and entertaining trio of Avinash Tiwary, Divyendu Sharma, and Pratik Gandhi, has caught the attention of the audience. Directed by Kunal Kemmu, the film promises to be a wild and enjoyable ride from Excel Entertainment. Given the production company’s track record with friendship-based films, it’s safe to say they will strike a chord with audiences once again. The film is set to be released in cinemas on March 22nd, 2024.
2) Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
The movie ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ (ZNMD) narrates the story of three friends, Kabir, Imraan, and Arjun, portrayed by Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, and Hrithik Roshan, respectively. The trio decides to take a vacation to Spain just before Kabir’s wedding. The journey turns out to be an opportunity for them to reconcile, heal wounds, discover their love for life, confront their biggest fears, and gain a deeper understanding of life and friendship. The film was directed by Zoya Akhtar and is considered one of Excel Entertainment’s most successful films, with a cult following.
3) Dil Chahta Hai
Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna’s movie “Dil Chahta Hai” is a great example of a movie on friendship. The director, Farhan Akhtar, has skillfully depicted the complexities and subtleties of the bond between three young men. As personalities and goals evolve and change over time, it is crucial to have faith in one another, extend forgiveness, and support each other through thick and thin. Their trip to Goa becomes a turning point in their lives, strengthening their relationship and highlighting the importance of true friendship.
4) Fukrey
The list of popular Bollywood films would be incomplete without a mention of Fukrey, a comedy entertainer produced by Excel Entertainment. It has become one of the biggest blockbusters and is now a franchise with three films in the series. The characters of Honey, Choocha, Zafar Bhai, and Laali are extremely popular and loved by the audiences. The film features a talented cast that includes Pulkit Samrat, Ali Fazal, Varun Sharma, and Manjot Singh.
5) Kho Gaye hum Kahan
Arjun Varain Singh directed a movie called Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, which received a great response due to its relatable and modern-day portrayal of friendship in the digital world. Although there have been many movies made on the subject of friendship, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan takes a unique approach with its cast featuring Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Adarsh Gourav. Considering that social media is a major factor in initiating connections in our digital age, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan can be considered one of the most relevant movies of 2023.
