Bollywood · Movies like it
Begin with the packet's strongest shared-genre and release-proximity matches, while keeping clear about where the available evidence stops short of a plot-level comparison.
Starting from My Name Is Khan (2010) · Film
My Name Is Khan (2010) centres on Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from Mumbai's Borivali section who has Asperger's syndrome, marries Mandira, a Hindu single mother, in San Francisco, and is detained after 9/11 when authorities at LAX treat him as a terrorist because of his condition and race. That gives the film a distinctive combination of identity, marriage, social prejudice and an emotionally direct central journey. Shah Rukh Khan is credited as Rizwan Khan and Kajol as Mandira Rathod Khan.
For a reader seeking that particular blend, Anaagarigam is the clearest first pick from this packet because its strongest recommendation signal is release proximity, alongside shared genre. Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Azhaggiye Thee, Igloo and Mohabbatein follow as genre-led alternatives. The remaining titles widen the search, but the packet does not provide plot, music or character evidence that would justify calling them direct equivalents.
If what you want most is another film selected through the same broad genre lane and a close release-period signal, start with Anaagarigam. If the genre connection matters more than release proximity, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Azhaggiye Thee, Igloo and Mohabbatein are the next group to consider. This is a deliberately evidence-led shortlist: the packet supports similarity dimensions, but it does not supply detailed synopses for the recommendation candidates. The distinctions below therefore identify what the packet does support and mark what remains unverified.
The shortlist follows the recommendation candidates supplied for My Name Is Khan. Each entry is retained only because the packet identifies shared genre, release proximity, or both. The ordering gives priority to Anaagarigam's stronger release-proximity signal, then moves through the titles where shared genre is the leading connection, before presenting wider alternatives. No candidate has been given an invented synopsis, cast comparison, song reference, award claim or cultural context. Where the packet is silent, the difference note says so instead of converting missing information into a negative claim.
The most defensible route from My Name Is Khan is to begin with Anaagarigam, then try Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Azhaggiye Thee, Igloo or Mohabbatein according to how much weight you place on the shared-genre signal. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Sita Ramam and the remaining titles are better treated as wider discoveries. The central caveat is important: this packet supports why each title was surfaced, but it does not establish that any candidate repeats Rizwan's identity, relationship or post-9/11 experience.
These picks update as the catalogue and streaming options change. Viewing options are shown for India.
Film · 2019 · 138 min · Tamil
WhyIgloo matches My Name Is Khan in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, romance) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Film · 2014 · 153 min · Hindi
WhyPK matches My Name Is Khan in the ways that matter most through shared themes (drama, emotional) and overlapping genre ground (drama).
ButExpect it to differ where theme leans toward comedy, humor; genre leans toward comedy, science_fiction.
Film · 2015 · 159 min · Hindi
WhyBajrangi Bhaijaan matches My Name Is Khan in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
Film · 2025 · 150 min · Hindi
WhySaiyaara matches My Name Is Khan in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, romance) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward music; theme leans toward music, soundtrack.
Film · 2007 · 105 min · English
WhyProvoked matches My Name Is Khan in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Film · 2011 · 115 min · Tamil
WhyAnaagarigam matches My Name Is Khan in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, romance) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Film · 2026 · 140 min · Hindi
WhyAwarapan 2 matches My Name Is Khan in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, romance) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward action; theme leans toward action, stakes.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Film · 2013 · 130 min · Kannada
WhySimple Agi Ondh Love Story matches My Name Is Khan in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (romance) and shared themes (romance, relationship).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Film · 2014 · 135 min · Tamil
WhyIrukku Aana Illai matches My Name Is Khan in the ways that matter most through shared themes (romance, relationship) and overlapping genre ground (romance).
ButExpect it to differ where theme leans toward comedy, humor; genre leans toward comedy, thriller.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
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