10 Movies to Watch If You Liked Madgaon Express (and Where to Watch Them)

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Madgaon Express marks the directorial debut of Bollywood actor Kunal Khemu. While he has already dabbled in buddy comedies like Go Goa Gone and the Golmaal movies, Madgaon Express borrows the best elements of his past filmography and mixes it up with the road comedy formula. The plot follows three childhood friends who reunite for a wild trip to Goa, the Indian state famed for its beachside beauty and nightlife.

If you loved the screwball antics of Madgaon Express, we offer you a list of similar movies to watch and all the places where you can stream them.

Go Goa Gone

Arguably India’s first zombie comedy, Go Goa Gone paired Khemu alongside stand-up comedian Vir Das, actor-turned-director Anand Tiwari and Saif Ali Khan in a special appearance as a Russian zombie hunter. The movie is as unpredictable and hilarious as its cast with its premise of a zombie pandemic unleashing in a Goa rave.

Dil Chahta Hai

A trendsetter for early-2000s Bollywood, Dil Chahta Hai explored themes like suburban friendships, unconventional romances, and the rebellious desire to not stick to societal norms. Referenced in Madgaon Express for its memorable Goa trip montage, Dil Chahta Hai finds director Farhan Akhtar in fine form and brings out career-defining performances from Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, and Saif Ali Khan.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

A spiritual successor of sorts to Dil Chahta Hai, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara touches upon similar themes but on a grander scale. Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, and Farhan Akhtar play three lifelong friends who make some life-changing decisions on a pan-European bachelors’ trip.

Queen

When Rani (Kangana Ranaut) gets ditched by her fiancé, she rediscovers her life’s purpose and escapes from a conservative North Indian society. A heart-warmingly entertaining trip across Europe follows. 

Dumb and Dumber

While Madgaon Express has its emotional moments, it is also heavy on some goofy situational comedy. These scenes are all the more hilarious to watch with its gullible characters. If you need a similar tone in the road movie genre, then you must watch the Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels classic Dumb and Dumber.

Lootcase

Before directing chaotic comedy in Madgaon Express, Kunal Khemu has himself had some share of it as an actor. This perhaps best comes out in his underrated crime caper Lootcase. Khemu stars as a sincere office-worker who accidentally comes across a suitcase full of money.

Chashme Buddoor

While Madgaon Express actor Divyendu starred in the remake of the same name, the 1981 original is the better comedy to watch. Starring Farooq Shaikh, Rakesh Bedi, and Ravi Baswani as a trio of good-for-nothing college students, this movie was the Madgaon Express for its time (or arguably even better). 

Road Trip

The formula for zany road trip comedy was redefined in the 2000s with Todd Phillip’s buddy comedy aptly titled Road Trip. While it’s way raunchier than Madgaon Express, Road Trip is still a rollercoaster ride to watch.

Finding Fanny

Directed by Homi Adajania, Finding Fanny subverts the Goa road trip formula with a Wes Anderson-like dysfunctional drama. Naseeruddin Shah stars as a postmaster finding his titular love interest while a band of weirdos (Arjun Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Dimple Kapadia and more) accompany him in a beat-up car.

Andaz Apna Apna

The self-aware foolishness and slapstick physical comedy of the lead actors in Madgaon Express is reminiscent of this cult classic from the 1990s. Starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan as two gullible slackers vying for the same girl, Andaz Apna Apna is the benchmark for hilariously stupid Bollywood comedies.

Check out the list below to see where you can watch, buy or rent all these movies in India. Happy journey!

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  1. Go Goa Gone

    Go Goa Gone

    2013

    #1

    A rave party off the coast of Goa goes horrifyingly and hilariously wrong when the island is overrun with zombies.

  2. Dil Chahta Hai

    Dil Chahta Hai

    2001

    #2

    Three inseparable childhood friends are just out of college. Nothing comes between them - until they each fall in love, and their wildly different approaches to relationships creates tension.

  3. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

    #3

    Three friends who were inseparable in childhood decide to go on a three-week-long bachelor road trip to Spain, in order to re-establish their bond and explore thrilling adventures, before one of them gets married. What will they learn of themselves and each other during the adventure?

  4. Queen

    Queen

    2014

    #4

    Rani, a 24-year-old homely girl, decides to go on her honeymoon alone when her fiancé calls off the wedding. Traveling around Europe, she finds joy, makes friends, and gains new-found independence.

  5. Dumb and Dumber

    Dumb and Dumber

    1994

    #5

    Lloyd and Harry are two men whose stupidity is really indescribable. When Mary, a beautiful woman, loses an important suitcase with money before she leaves for Aspen, the two friends (who have found the suitcase) decide to return it to her. After some "adventures" they finally get to Aspen where, using the lost money they live it up and fight for Mary's heart.

  6. Lootcase

    Lootcase

    2020

    #6

    Nandan Kumar comes across a suitcase and discovers it is full of cash. He takes the suitcase and soon finds himself being chased by a notorious gangster, an honest cop and a minister, who want the suitcase at any cost.

  7. Chashme Buddoor

    Chashme Buddoor

    1981

    #7

    Womanizing slackers Omi and Jai attempt to woo the new girl in the neighborhood, and fail - miserably. Their third roommate - shy, and a bookworm - succeeds, much to their chagrin. The two scheme up comical ideas to split the two lovebirds, so that their secrets and humiliation are not revealed.

  8. Road Trip

    Road Trip

    2000

    #8

    After an Ithaca College student films his one-night stand with a beautiful sorority girl, he discovers one of his friends has accidentally mailed the homemade sex tape to his girlfriend in Austin. In a frenzy, he must borrow a car and hit the road in a desperate bid to intercept the tape.

  9. Finding Fanny

    Finding Fanny

    2014

    #9

    Five friends from Goa get lost during a journey to discover the lot of the childhood sweetheart of an old postman.

  10. Andaz Apna Apna

    Andaz Apna Apna

    1994

    #10

    Two slackers competing for the affections of an heiress inadvertently become her protectors from an evil criminal.