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!
