Movies Like Billu (2009)

Billu is a 2009 comedy, drama film from Priyadarshan with a MovieMagicScore of 6.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Barbershop and Barbershop: The Next Cut.

Comedy Drama

Barbershop

2002

A day in the life of a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. Calvin, who inherited the struggling business from his deceased father, views the shop as nothing but a burden and waste of his time. After selling the shop to a local loan shark, Calvin slowly begins to see his father's vision and legacy and struggles with the notion that he just sold it out.

6.4

MagicScore

Barbershop: The Next Cut

2016

To survive harsh economic times, Calvin and Angie have merged the barbershop and beauty salon into one business. The days of male bonding are gone as Eddie and the crew must now contend with sassy female co-workers and spirited clientele. As the battle of the sexes rages on, a different kind of conflict has taken over Chicago. Crime and gangs are on the rise, leaving Calvin worried about the fate of his son. Together, the friends come up with a bold plan to take back their beloved neighborhood.

6.3

MagicScore

Barbershop 2: Back in Business

2004

The continuing adventures of the barbers at Calvin's Barbershop. Gina, a stylist at the beauty shop next door, is now trying to cut in on his business. Calvin is again struggling to keep his father's shop and traditions alive--this time against urban developers looking to replace mom & pop establishments with name-brand chains. The world changes, but some things never go out of style--from current events and politics to relationships and love, you can still say anything you want at the barbershop.

6.0

MagicScore

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

1936

It is England in the 1830s. London's dockside is teeming with ships and sailors who have made their fortune in foreign lands. Sweeney Todd, a Fleet Street barber, awaits the arrival of men whose first port of call is for a good, close shave. For most it will be the last time they are seen alive. Using a specially designed barber's chair, Sweeney Todd despatches his victims to the cellar below, where he robs them of their new found fortunes and chops their remains into small pieces. Meanwhile, Mrs Lovett is enjoying a roaring trade for her popular penny meat pies.

5.5

MagicScore

Tremulous

2015

Carlos sweeps and mops the floor of an old-time barbershop. The day before Independence Day, among the customers is Julio. Their eyes meet, and when the barbershop closes Julio comes back for Carlos. They spend the night together, eating, chatting and even dancing, knowing full well that this encounter will be brief and short-lived.

6.5

MagicScore

Selfiee

2023

RTO officer Om Prakash strikes a golden opportunity to meet his icon, Vijay Kumar. Bhut when his love gets spurned by the superstar, a clash of egos ensues.

6.0

MagicScore

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

2011

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?

7.6

MagicScore

The Strawberry Blonde

1941

Biff Grimes is desperately in love with Virginia, but his best friend Hugo marries her and manipulates Biff into becoming involved in his somewhat nefarious businesses. Hugo appears to have stolen Biff's dreams, and Biff has to deal with the realisation that having what he wants and wanting what another has can be very different things.

6.9

MagicScore

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1991. High school freshman Charlie is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two senior students, Sam and her stepbrother Patrick, become his mentors, helping him discover the joys of friendship, music and love.

7.8

MagicScore

#10

Peluca

2003

The short film that Napoleon Dynamite was based on shows a day in the life of Seth, supernerd extraordinaire, rocking the megalopolis of Preston, Idaho, and soon the world, with his illegal ninja moves and his sweet fanny pack. GOSH!

6.2

MagicScore

#11

Eternal Summer

2006

Three high school students experience the perks and pitfalls of love in director Leste Chen’s sensitive tale of friendship and yearning.

6.1

MagicScore

#12

You're Never Too Young

1955

When an aspiring barber becomes inadvertently involved in the theft of a valuable diamond, necessity forces him to masquerade as a 12 year-old child - with humorous consequences.

6.6

MagicScore

#13

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004

Harry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts.

8.0

MagicScore

#14

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.

7.9

MagicScore

#15

Jezabel

2022

Four upper-class high school students live carefree between drugs, games and love until one of the girls, Eli, is brutally killed. Sixteen years later, the memory of the crime torments Alain, another member of the group.

5.3

MagicScore

#16

Laal Singh Chaddha

2022

Events in India's history — from the Emergency and the famous Cricket World Cup win to the Punjab riots — unfold from the perspective of an innocent Sikh man Laal Singh Chaddha, a person with a low IQ but high optimism. Laal is able to achieve everything under the sun but his childhood love continues to elude him.

6.4

MagicScore

#17

After the Wedding

2019

Seeking funds for her orphanage in India, Isabelle travels to New York to meet Theresa, a wealthy benefactor. An invitation to attend a wedding ignites a series of events in which the past collides with the present while mysteries unravel.

6.4

MagicScore

#18

War

2019

Khalid, entrusted with the task of eliminating former soldier turned rogue Kabir, engages in an epic battle with his mentor who taught him everything.

6.8

MagicScore

#19

Driving Licence

2019

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.

6.6

MagicScore

#20

Sarkaru Vaari Paata

2022

Mahesh, a money lender, is swindled by a gambling addict called Kalaavathi in the US. While he comes to India to collect his debt, he decides to stay back and do his bit for the country's financial health.

5.6

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Billu?

The top films similar to Billu by MovieMagicScore are Barbershop (6.4), Barbershop: The Next Cut (6.3), Barbershop 2: Back in Business (6.0). Each shares comedy/drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Billu worth watching?

Billu holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.4/10 from 104 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Billu?

Billu (2009) is a comedy, drama film directed by Priyadarshan, starring Irrfan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Lara Dutta.

Where can I find more recommendations like Billu?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Billu

This ranked list pairs Billu (2009), a comedy and drama film from Priyadarshan, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Irrfan Khan take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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