Robert Pattinson says his favourite romantic films are actually about breakups ahead of The Drama India release

Actor Robert Pattinson has shared an unexpected take on love stories just weeks before the Indian theatrical release of his upcoming film The Drama, set to hit cinemas on April 3.

Robert Pattinson says his favourite romantic films are actually about breakups ahead of The Drama India releaseIn a candid conversation with co-star Zendaya, Pattinson reflected on what he considers a truly romantic movie, revealing that his favourite romantic films are not the ones with happy endings but those about relationships falling apart. “My favourite romantic movies are not romantic. They’re about breakups, and I never realised that,” he said, suggesting that love’s fragility can be more compelling than fairy-tale affection.

The comment resonates with the tone of The Drama, a project that explores love not through idealised romance but through emotional complexity and conflict. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, the film follows Charlie Thompson (Pattinson) and Emma Harwood (Zendaya), a couple whose relationship deteriorates just days before their wedding when an unsettling revelation shakes the foundation of their bond. Early footage and trailers hint at escalating tension, confrontations and raw emotional fallout during what should have been a celebratory moment.

The cast also includes Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates and Zoë Winters. The Drama is produced by Ari Aster, Lars Knudsen and Tyler Campellone, and will be distributed by A24. The film’s tone has sparked conversations online, with some viewers noting that its uneasy blend of humour and heartbreak makes it feel more like a “dark romantic comedy” than a traditional love story. Fans have responded strongly to the first trailer and posters, with many praising the chemistry between Pattinson and Zendaya and the film’s emotionally charged visuals.

For Indian audiences, where weddings and lifelong commitment often carry deep cultural meaning, The Drama’s focus on doubt, confrontation and emotional honesty offers a different lens on love, one that prioritises truth over perfection. The Drama releases in cinemas across India on April 3, 2026.

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