Kapoor & Sons (2016)

Kapoor & Sons is a warm, bittersweet family drama with a sharp comic edge. It follows two estranged brothers who return to their childhood home when the family is forced to confront mounting financial troubles and the growing distance between their parents. As tensions rise, long-buried secrets, rivalries and resentments surface, forcing each family member to reevaluate what really matters. Watching the film, you’ll move between laugh-out-loud moments and quiet, aching scenes of vulnerability. The story balances everyday domestic humor with raw emotional honesty: sibling rivalry, parental expectations, the pressure of success, and the awkward, tender ways people try to hold a family together. The ensemble interactions feel lived-in and authentic, and the film peels back layers of each character rather than settling for easy resolutions. Expect an emotional rollercoaster — intimate scenes that will make you empathize deeply with the characters, lighter moments that relieve the tension, and a realistic treatment of family love that’s both messy and redemptive. Kapoor & Sons is the kind of movie that leaves you reflective about your own relationships while delivering satisfying performances and a heartfelt, ultimately hopeful payoff.

Actors: Rishi Kapoor, Rajat Kapoor, Ratna Pathak Shah

Director: Shakun Batra

Runtime: 132 min

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family

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