From ‘Housefull 5’ to ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’: Best family entertainers to watch this festive season

Bollywood has offered some films that are just right for families gathering this festive season. These are movies you can enjoy with kids and grandparents alike, full of laughter, heart, and clean entertainment without too much intensity. From slapstick comedies to touching dramas and stories about family ties, these five films are both enjoyable and perfect for all ages. Here are the top Bollywood family entertainers.

Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, ‘Housefull 5’ brings back Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and others in another comedy of errors. The story follows multiple impostors who claim to be the son of a recently deceased billionaire as they compete for his fortune. Like the earlier films, it thrives on over-the-top humour, quirky one-liners, and larger-than-life sets. The film doesn’t aim for logic but guarantees loud laughter, family-friendly masala, and a colourful escape that keeps kids and adults entertained during festive gatherings.

'Chhaava,' which was directed by Laxman Utekar, is based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's son, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, a brave Maratha warrior. Rashmika Mandanna plays Yesubai in the movie, and Akshaye Khanna plays the crucial part of Aurangzeb. Both fans and critics have had differing opinions about the epic period drama, which is full of epic battle scenes and strong emotions.

'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh,' which was directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, is a compelling courtroom drama about Akshay's role, C. Sankaran Nair, a courageous lawyer who battles the British Empire to expose the truth about the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. Ananya Panday portrays lawyer Dilreet Gill, who assists Nair in his fight for justice, while R Madhavan plays British lawyer Neville McKinley. So, who's in for a history lesson?

In this drama, Ajay Devgn plays the role of Amay Patnaik, an IRS officer dispatched to Bhoj, Rajasthan. This time, he sets out to bring down Dada Manik Bhai, played by Ritesh Deshmukh. This one, however, is a powerful and established politician who controls an enormous black money empire. Patnaik discovers a vast network of shell companies, benami assets, and political protection as he looks into it more. The film sees him risk it all and chalk out one of the most daring plans and widely reported income tax raids, which has the potential to destroy a criminal empire.

Directed by R.S. Prasanna, ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ stars Aamir Khan, Genelia D’Souza in lead roles. It follows Gulshan Arora, a disgraced basketball coach tasked with training a special team of differently-abled players. Initially reluctant, he slowly bonds with the team, learning patience, empathy, and acceptance. The film mixes light comedy with an inspiring sports journey, proving victories are about spirit and connection, not just winning. It’s a feel-good movie full of compassion and heart.