7 movies to watch to get out of your holiday slump!

As the new year begins, here are stories to watch that inspire you to dream bigger, live braver, and begin again!

The holidays may be over, but the post-festive slump is all too real. As routines kick back in and the excitement fades, sometimes all it takes is a good film to reignite motivation, comfort the soul, or simply remind us why dreaming, living, and starting over are always worth it. From heartwarming tales of self-discovery to stories that push you to take chances and embrace change, these films are perfect companions to help you reset, refocus, and step into the new year with renewed energy!

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Superboys of Malegaon - Prime Video

With help from a passionate group of friends, an amateur filmmaker decides to make a movie in his hometown of Malegaon. This beautiful story serves as a reminder to dream big and give it your all to make them come true! When better than now to watch this film and set your goals right!

Kaalidhar Laapata - ZEE5

Starring Abhishek Bachchan and Daivik Baghela, Kaalidhar Laapata is a wholesome film about finding friends and people you can count on, when you feel rather lost and away from home. The film teaches us that sometimes even our families fall short of supporting us the way we expect them to and that’s when life makes us meet people we haven’t yet! 

Homebound - Netflix

Starting the year with the Oscar short-listed film, Homebound, would be a good way to catch up on one of the most talked about films last year. And maybe 2026 would be a good year to realize the privilege all of us have grown up with so far!

Laapataa Ladies - Netflix 

Directed by Kiran Rao, Laapataa Ladies is all about finding your voice and the courage to step out of your comfort zone. As the new year begins, it becomes important now more than ever to be able push ourselves beyond what we think our capacity is and Laapataa Ladies reminds us of just that!

12th Fail - JioHotstar

The core of Vikrant Massey’s 12th Fail is about giving life second chances and starting over. As the story delves into IPS officer Manoj Sharma’s life, the plot moves you and motivates you like no other!

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara - Netflix 

While most of us must have already watched this film, maybe a re-watch at the start of the year is needed to finally book that trip with your friends before it’s too late and you run out of time!

Queen - Netflix 

This one’s for all the girlies who are contemplating taking the reins of their life in their hands and finally not giving a damn about what society and the world has to say! Rani and her story is totally what you need to start the year with to get the reassurance you’ve been yearning for!

Which of these titles are you excited to watch? Let us know in the comments below!

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