29 vs MAD
29 has the higher audience score (8/10 against 6.5/10 for MAD). MAD is the shorter watch at 2h 4m compared with 2h 29m. MAD is the older of the two (2023 against 2026). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
29
MAD| 29 | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Length | 2h 29m | 2h 4m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Rathna Kumar | Kalyan Shankar |
| Main cast | Leona Lishoy, Vidhu, Preethi Asrani, Mahendran, Prem | Sivannarayana Naripeddi, Racha Ravi, Muralidhar Goud, Ravi Anthony, Raghu Babu |
Synopsis
29
A quirky 29-year-old named Sathya embarks on an unexpected journey of laughter, unlikely friendships, and self-discovery. Through hilarious misadventures and chance encounters, he slowly sees life's bigger picture - its surprises, joys, and second chances.
MAD
Set in an engineering college and revolves around the antics of the students there, primarily the boys, who get a kick out of torturing the hostel warden.