It Ends With Us is a 2024 romantic drama film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling 2016 novel It Ends With Us. The story follows Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), an aspiring florist who falls for neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) but must confront the darker side of their relationship.
Saawariya, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor, is a visually striking romantic drama loosely inspired by Dostoevsky’s White Nights. The film explores themes of unrequited love, longing, and fleeting connections.
The Notebook, starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, is a romantic drama based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel of the same name. The film follows Noah and Allie, whose passionate summer romance is challenged by social differences and war.
A Walk to Remember (2002), starring Mandy Moore and Shane West, is a heartfelt romantic drama based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel of the same name. The film explores the story of a rebellious teen who falls for a kind-hearted girl with a hidden struggle.
Sanjana Sanghi and Sushant Singh Rajput's Dil Bechara is based on John Green's popular 2012 novel, The Fault in Our Stars, which tells the bittersweet love story of two teenagers with cancer.
Devdas is based on the famous 1917 Bengali romance novel of the same name, Devdas, written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. With its opulent sets, unforgettable music, and towering performances by Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Madhuri Dixit, the film transformed the novel into a breathtaking cinematic opera.
2 States, directed by Abhishek Varman stars Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. It is based on Chetan Bhagat's novel of same name. It explores struggles and chaos of cross-cultural love story between Tamil and Punjabi families.
Aisha, starring Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol, is a Bollywood romantic comedy loosely inspired by Jane Austen’s novel Emma. The film explores themes of love, matchmaking, social class, and self-discovery.
Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh's Lootera is a Bollywood romantic drama inspired by O. Henry’s The Last Leaf. Set in 1950s Bengal, the film explores love, heartbreak, and sacrifice against a nostalgic, poetic backdrop.
Wuthering Heights is a 2026 period romantic drama film written and directed by Emerald Fennell and loosely inspired by Emily Bronte's 1847 novel. The film stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
Half Girlfriend, starring Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor, is a romantic drama based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel of the same name. The film follows Madhav, a rural boy, and Riya, a wealthy city girl, as they navigate a complicated relationship.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay was also adapted into film. Vidya Balan’s luminous performance, Saif Ali Khan’s charm, and the film’s lyrical visual palette make it one of Hindi cinema’s most faithful and graceful literary adaptations.
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