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10 Best Movies Like Anwar

If you loved Anwar, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Driving Licence

Driving Licence

2019★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anwar for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A famous superstar needs to renew his driver's licence, and the motor vehicle inspector is a die-hard fan of his, but a series of misunderstandings causes a great deal of friction....

#2
Salt N' Pepper

Salt N' Pepper

2011★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anwar for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Kalidasan, a foodie, receives a phone call not intended for him. He finds that the person at the other end, Maya, is also fond of food and cooking. Soon they develop feelings for e...

#3
Black

Black

2004★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anwar for fans of Thriller & Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Devin Carlos Padaveedan and Shanmugham, who run a crime syndicate, turn foes when the latter wants to turn a new leaf and live a normal life....

#4
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal

Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal

1989★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anwar for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Kunju Lakshmi is the youngest daughter of the aristocratic Kavumpattu family in Peruvannapuram. She is pampered by her brothers and is a little arrogant. The family owns the local ...

#5
Gone Girl

Gone Girl

2014★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anwar for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent....

#6
Barbie of Swan Lake

Barbie of Swan Lake

2003★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anwar for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Barbie as Odette, the young daughter of a baker, follows a unicorn into the Enchanted Forest and is transformed into a swan by an evil wizard intent on defeating the Fairy Queen....