Valentine's Week Special: Must-watch romantic films on OTT where love overcomes every obstacle

Valentine's Week has already begun on February 7, 2025, with the Rose Day. As we celebrate the special week of love, we bring you a list of romantic movies that highlight how love overcomes every obstacle in its way. You can also watch these films on OTTplay Premium. From Vikrant Massey’s Love Hostel to Madhavan's Alaipayuthey, these films celebrate tales of love against all odds.

Romantic films to watch on OTTplay Premium:

Love Hostel (ZEE5)

Cast: Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra, Bobby Deol, Raj Arjun, Akshay Oberoi, Navneet Malik, Swaroopa Ghosh

The film begins with the introduction of Jyothi and Ashu, two lovers, who decide to elope when their love becomes a catalyst for a deadly game of cat and mouse for Jyothi's family. They are determined to keep Jyothi apart from Ashu and hire a merciless killer to track them down and murder them. As the ruthless hunter finally finds them, Jyothi and Ashu must use all their wits to evade capture, stay alive, and protect their love from those who seek to destroy it.

Sairat (ZEE5)

Cast: Akash Thosar, Rinku Rajguru, Nagraj Manjule, Tanaji Galgunde, Suraj Pawar, Sambhaji Tangade

College friends Archi and Parshya are from different societal backgrounds. They find themselves inexplicably drawn to each other and fall in love. However, their love is tested by the deep-rooted traditions and prejudices of their families. As they navigate the complexities of their relationship, Archi and Parshya must confront the societal norms and taboos that threaten to tear them apart.

Mughal-E-Azam (ZEE5)

Cast: Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Prithviraj Kapoor, Nigar Sultana, Ajit, Durga Khote, Sheila Dalaya

This Hindi drama remains etched in every Indian’s heart. Prince Salim, the Mughal Emperor Akbar’s son, finds himself melted by the breathtaking beauty and charm of a talented courtesan named Anarkali. As their romance blossoms, Salim is determined to marry Anarkali, despite the societal norms. However, his dreams is soon shattered when his father, Sultan Akbar, intervenes to end the relationship, leaving Salim heartbroken and torn between loyalty to his family and devotion to his love.

Alaipayuthey (Aha)

Cast: R Madhavan, Shalini, Swarnamalya, Vivek, Jayasudha, Karthik Kumar

Defying the objections of their families, Karthik and Shakti take the bold step of getting married. With high hopes and love for each other, they embark on their journey, expecting a blissful union. However, after the honeymoon phase gets over, they are confronted with the harsh realities of married life, discovering that marriage is about a complex and challenging journey that requires effort, compromise, and understanding.

Boys (Sun NXT)

Cast: Siddharth, Genelia D'Souza, Nakkhul, Bharath, Manikandan, Vivek

A group of five carefree college friends spend their days teasing and chasing after girls and partying hard. The twist begins when one of them unexpectedly gets married, defying his parents' wishes. Suddenly, the friends are forced to confront the harsh realities of adulthood and must find jobs and earn a steady income to support their newlywed friend and themselves.