29 vs The Guru
29 has the higher audience score (8/10 against 5.3/10 for The Guru). The Guru is the shorter watch at 1h 31m compared with 2h 29m. The Guru is the older of the two (2002 against 2026). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
29
The Guru| 29 | The Guru | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 5.3/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2002 |
| Length | 2h 29m | 1h 31m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Rathna Kumar | Daisy von Scherler Mayer |
| Main cast | Leona Lishoy, Vidhu, Preethi Asrani, Mahendran, Prem | Dash Mihok, Christine Baranski, Michael McKean, Marisa Tomei, Ajay Naidu |
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.
The Guru
Bored with Bollywood movies but fascinated with their Hollywood counterparts from his youth, Ram dreams to become a singer and actor in America, the country where dreams are made. He is encouraged when his American-based close friend, Vijay Rao, comes for visit, and brags about driving a Mercedes and living in a penthouse.