When the heat outside becomes unbearable, the smartest thing to do is get inside. And let me tell you, Summer 2025 is bringing in the heat and how! For me, the best way to cool down is to go to the coolest corner of my house, crank up the AC or fan, and watch a breezy, feel-good film. If you feel the same way and are wondering what to watch next, I’ve got some recommendations for you. Here are 10 best summer movies that I’ve picked for their sunny settings, upbeat energy, and pure “vacay vibes.” Now, grab a tall glass of lemonade(or piña colada), choose from the list below, and enjoy streaming!
1. Tamasha
Watch Ved and Tara’s adventurous love story filled with numerous ups and downs in Tamasha. Headlined by Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, this movie is an absolute must-watch if you’re craving a film that gives you some international vacay vibes along with a great message by the end of it.
What makes it special: Sunlit Corsica and seaside adventures paired with existential epiphanies? Yes, please. Imtiaz Ali’s visually rich tale of self-discovery is a summer reverie in motion.
2. Qarib Qarib Singlle
Imagine two singles, matching on a dating app, simply embarking on a journey of a lifetime! Sounds weirdly amusing, right? That’s what the Qarib Qarib Singlle is all about. Featuring Irrfan Khan and Parvathy as a quirky duo, complementing each other in the most unexpected ways, this one’s a must-watch.
What makes it special: Jaya and Yogi’s journey across Indian cities is as quirky and warm as a solo trip that turns into a spontaneous love story. Their boat ride in Gangtok is definitely a highlight.
3. Dil Chahta Hai
Personally, I feel like this is one of those perfect Summer movies in Hindi cinema! Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna play best friends Akash, Sameer, and Siddhant in this coming-of-age drama. Watch them graduate from college, go on the trip of a lifetime, and figure out life in this one.
What makes it special: Pan-India road trips, Goa’s golden beaches, and three friends discovering adulthood with the casual ease of a sun-drenched holiday? It couldn’t get better than this.
4. Bareilly Ki Barfi
If you enjoy a good rom-com, you’ll surely love Bareilly Ki Barfi. With Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Rajkummar Rao in the lead, this one follows Bitti Mishra’s crazy journey of finding love after she sets out to find a mysterious author, Pritam Vidrohi. This love triangle is definitely on for the books.
What makes it special: This small-town rom-com is fizzy, funny, and wrapped in the fragrance of Bareilly’s narrow lanes and heartfelt drama.
5. Go Goa Gone
Remember the trio dancing around the bonfire with “Slowly Slowly” playing — before everything goes hilariously wrong? It has to be a core memory for the characters. See how a rave party in Goa turns into a Zombie fest in Saif Ali Khan’s Go Goa Gone.
What makes it special: A zombie comedy set in Goa — because even the apocalypse is better on the beach.
6. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Hrithik, Farhan, and Abhay running with the bulls is best enjoyed from the safety of your couch, especially when it’s so hot out there. So, put on this movie and follow Arjun, Kabir, and Imran on a trip of a lifetime.
What makes it special: A bachelor-road-trip through Spain, La Tomatina, skydiving, scuba, and a poetic reminder to “seize the day” before grown-up responsibilities set in.
7. Love, Sitara (2024, India)
Set against the serene backwaters of Kerala, Love, Sitara explores the complexities of love and family. It follows Tara and Arjun, a couple navigating their relationship amidst familial expectations and a whole lot of drama.
What makes it special: Tara and Arjun’s heartfelt conversations in the lush, tranquil surroundings of Tara’s ancestral home.
8. Kingston (2025, India)
Love some good adventure films to kick off summer? Kingston is India’s first ever sea adventure fantasy film that is bound to exceed your expectation. It takes you to a coastal village haunted by a decades-old curse of the sea. Watch how the lead, Kingston aka King, breaks the myth around this curse in this Telugu drama.
What makes it special: The eerie nighttime sequences, Kingston’s venture into forbidden waters, and the weird creatures he encounters in the deep dark sea.
9. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
“Balam Pichkari” has become one of the most beloved Holi party songs and it’s all thanks to this film. Ranbir and Deepika along with Aditya Roy Kapoor and Kalki Koechlin on the adventure of a lifetime? Sign me up!
What makes it special: Trekking in Himachal’s snow might start the film, but the true lazy-day vibe arrives with Ranbir and Deepika’s Udaipur wedding sequence—dhol, décor, and dosti.
10. Chennai Express
After this movie, nobody underestimated the “power of a common man” anymore. Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan being their comic best in a true-blue Rohit Shetty Masala film? Now that’s what I call one of the best Summer movies.
What makes it special: The chaotic train journey, the beautiful waterfalls, and Rohit Shetty’s palette of carnival-bright colors.
Watch The Best Summer Movies And Chill With ZEE5!
I know you must have watched most of these Summer movies already. And it’s Ok. This list is not about giving you recommendations of new movies to watch this Summer. It’s more about giving you a mix of new and old movies that go perfectly as you try to beat the Summer heat. So, choose your pick and start streaming on ZEE5!
