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By Sakhi Thirani
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Bollywood romcom on classism is predictable and silly.
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Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
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What's the Story?
In SUNNY SANSKARI KI TULSI KUMARI, Sunny (Varun Dhawan) and Tulsi (Janhvi Kapoor) are both heartbroken when their respective partners decide to marry each other instead. Determined to change their fate, the pair team up to crash the wedding in a bid to win them back.
Is It Any Good?
This Bollywood romcom, directed by Shashank Khaitan, fails to captivate despite its acclaimed cast. Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari features imposing sets and elaborate melodrama and tackles themes of classism that crucially define life in top-tier Indian cities. Yet the mediocre writing lacks sincerity, undermining its attempts to say something meaningful about class and tradition. The humor relies heavily on references to past Bollywood hits rather than original jokes, making the viewing experience monotonous. Despite the presence of popular stars Dhawan and Kapoor, neither performance elevates the weak material. The film squanders its potential to offer sharp social commentary, settling instead for surface-level romance punctuated by nostalgic callbacks.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari tried to address classism and expected gender roles. Did the movie do a good job of highlighting some of the issues around these themes?
How were relationships portrayed in the movie? What makes a healthy romantic relationship? Parents, talk to your teens about your own values regarding sex and relationships.
How was smoking, drinking, and drug use depicted in the film? Was it glamorized? Why does that matter?
Have you seen any other Bollywood movies? How did this one compare? What are some of the common elements found in a Bollywood film?
Movie Details
- In theaters : October 2, 2025
- On DVD or streaming : November 27, 2025
- Cast : Varun Dhawan , Janhvi Kapoor , Sanya Malhotra
- Director : Shashank Khaitan
- Inclusion Information : Indian/South Asian Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Actor(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Writer(s) , Female Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Dharma Productions
- Genre : Romance
- Run time : 134 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : January 20, 2026
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