With Karthik Subbaraj’s Mahaan all set to release on the 10th February 2022, we can’t help but wait to see how Vikram and his son Dhruv Vikram look together on the big screen. The father-son duo has got the audience up and excited and for good reasons. The bond between a father and his son is always something that is to be cherished and admired, Luckily, we have gotten a vast array of such movies that portray their relationship beautifully. Let us look at some of the memorable films that portrayed the relationship between a dad and his son.

Vaaranam Aayiram:
This Gautham Vasudev Menon movie primarily focuses on the relationship between Surya and his dad Krishnan. The bond they have is something so pure that we can’t but be envious about. We are emotionally connected with the conversations between the two on a personal level.

The Pursuit of Happiness:
In this movie starring father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith, this true story shows us the great lengths a father would go to ensure the well-being of his son. Will’s character is seen going through a series of unfortunate events but he does not let that deter him from the fact that he must not let his son, played by Jaden, face the same kind of hardships.

Paa:
Real life father and son, Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, bring a twist in this heartwarming tale where Abhishek takes the role of a father and Amitabh as his physically/mentally challenged son. Amitabh’s performance is so immersive that we are engrossed in their relationship dynamic and watch it grow.

Santhosh Subramaniyam:
Jayam Ravi starring in the titular role with Prakash Raj playing his father, the film revolves around a son from an affluent family who is provided everything by his dad but is still unhappy with his ideologies and actions. We are with them every step of the way and watch their relationship unravel its true nature as time goes by.

Finding Nemo:
Disney-Pixar threw this heartfelt movie at us where a father is in a race against time to find his son who has been taken away. It shows the relentless pursuit of one dad travelling miles and miles in order to save his baby boy.

Varalaru:
This Ajith starrer shows him playing 3 roles- a father and two of his sons. It deals with a complicated relationship between the three and presents the audience with a never-before-seen dynamic between a father and his sons.

Netrikkan:
The movie focuses on how a son tries to teach his womanizer dad a lesson in order to mend his ways. The son takes the upper hand in this flick as he tries to show his dad the right way to life.

Bigil:
Vijay plays the role of both father and son in this film. An aggressive Michael gives up his dream of being a footballer after his dad’s murder. He later decides to honor his father’s legacy by coaching a women’s football team and turn his life around for both their sakes.

Asuran:
After the murder of an upper-caste landlord in the name of vengeance, a father abandons his righteous path and resorts to his roots as he tries to protect his sons from the people who are out to get them.