If Cocktail 2 Stole Your Heart, These 5 Bollywood Love Triangle Movies Deserve Your Watchlist

Bad Newz, directed by Anand Tiwari, is a romantic comedy-drama and a spiritual sequel to Good Newwz, starring Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk. The story revolves around Saloni, an ambitious chef whose life takes a bizarre turn when, after a chaotic night involving her ex-husband and a kind-hearted hotelier, she becomes pregnant with twins from two different fathers, a rare phenomenon called heteropaternal superfecundation. What follows is a humorous yet emotional rivalry between the two men as they compete for her love and try to prove who would be the better partner and father. 

Barfi!, written and directed by Anurag Basu, is a critically acclaimed romantic comedy-drama set in the 1970s across Darjeeling and Calcutta, celebrated for its heartfelt storytelling, soulful music, and powerful performances. The film follows Murphy “Barfi” Johnson, a deaf and mute yet cheerful young man who falls in love with Shruti but loses her to societal pressures, only to later form a deep, unconditional bond with Jhilmil, his autistic childhood friend. 

Cocktail, written by Imtiaz Ali and directed by Homi Adajania, is celebrated for its modern take on relationships, hit music, and Deepika Padukone’s standout performance; the story follows three young adults in London, Gautam, a carefree flirt, Veronica, a bold party girl, and Meera, a shy traditionalist—whose fun living arrangement spirals into a complicated love triangle as real emotions emerge, starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty in her Bollywood debut. 

Student of the Year, directed by Karan Johar, is known for launching the careers of Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra. Set in the prestigious St. Teresa’s College, the story revolves around a fierce competition for the “Student of the Year” trophy, where ambition, friendship, and romance collide, leading to a gripping love triangle between Shanaya, a glamorous socialite, and two best friends, wealthy Rohan and determined scholarship student Abhimanyu—testing their bond and desires. 

Dostana, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, is a stylish romantic comedy set in Miami, celebrated for its bold, comedic take on relationships, trendy fashion, and hit music. The story follows Sameer and Kunal, who pretend to be a gay couple to rent an apartment but soon both fall for Neha, creating a hilarious love triangle filled with lies and emotions. Starring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra, Bobby Deol, and Kirron Kher, the film left a major pop-culture impact with the hit song “Desi Girl” and John Abraham’s iconic beach scene.