What is Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
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A Hindi romantic comedy film, written and directed by Shashank Khaitan, produced by Dharma Productions along with Mentor Disciple Entertainment.
- Stars Varun Dhawan (as Sunny Sanskari), Janhvi Kapoor (as Tulsi Kumari), along with Sanya Malhotra (Ananya) and Rohit Saraf (Vikram) in key roles.
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Supporting cast includes Maniesh Paul, Akshay Oberoi, Abhinav Sharma, etc.
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Music by a host of composers: Tanishk Bagchi, A.P.S., Sachet-Parampara, Guru Randhawa, Rony Ajnali, Gill Machhrai. Lyrics by multiple lyricists.
- Release date: 2 October 2025, timed with the festival of Dussehra.
Plot & Premise
From what the trailers, synopsis, and promo material tell us:
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Setting: Delhi, with a festive / wedding / family-drama backdrop.
- Core premise: Two exes trying to win back their loves. More specifically, Sunny (Varun) loves Ananya (Sanya) but she rejects him; Ananya is going to marry Vikram (Rohit), who is Tulsi’s (Janhvi’s) ex.
- Sunny & Tulsi make a plan together: pretend to be in love / “fake lovers” to make their exes jealous / break up their exes’ relationships. But through the absurdities and chaos of wedding functions, etc, things get complicated — among humour, confusion, family drama, possibly real feelings emerging.
- This is a fairly classic rom-com trope (“pretend partners” / “fake relationship leading to real feelings”) but with a twist of exes and wedding scenes, plus multiple characters, which means multiple intersecting subplots and opportunities for misunderstanding/humour.
👍 What Looks Promising
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Festive release & family entertainer: Because it’s coming out around Dussehra, the makers seem to be positioning it as a light, fun movie that families can watch together. Festive timing helps.
- Strong cast: Varun Dhawan is well known for rom-coms; Janhvi Kapoor is bolstering her comic/romantic side; Sanya Malhotra & Rohit Saraf bring freshness.
- Music & visuals: Promos/songs like “Bijuria,” “Panwadi,” “Perfect” have been released, with colourful, glamorous visuals, dance, and energy. That could lift the entertainment quotient.
- Director’s pedigree: Shashank Khaitan has done well in the rom-com/family-drama space before (e.g. Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Badrinath Ki Dulhania), which raises expectations.
Concerns & What’s Being Criticized
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Predictability: Some reviewers note that the plot is very similar to older rom-coms (especially the “fake lovers to make ex jealous” trope), which may feel familiar or even clichéd.
- Underuse of certain actors: Social media reactions have raised complaints that Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf appear “barely there” in the trailers. Fans are worried their roles might be sidelined.
- Janhvi Kapoor’s fit: Some people think Janhvi looks out of place in certain bits of the trailer, or that her comic timing may or may not land.
- Heavy on the melodrama/cheese: Given that promos have cheesy lines, over-the-top wedding functions, family drama, etc., if one doesn’t like those tropes, it may feel too much.
What Could Make It Stand Out
If the film plays its cards well, these are areas it might shine:
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Sincere emotional beats: While comedy and chaos are expected, moments of real connection/vulnerability between characters can lift the movie above just being another rom-com.
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Balanced character arcs: If Sanya and Rohit’s characters get enough screen time and depth, and not just serve the plot of the leads.
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Strong dialogues, witty writing: If the humor is fresh, not over-reliant on formula.
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Good song placement / visual appeal: Indian rom-coms often succeed (or not) on how well songs are integrated; spectacle, choreography etc could help.
My Take: Will It Be Worth Watching?
If I were you, here’s how I’d decide:
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If you like light-hearted romantic comedies, especially with weddings, misunderstandings, ensemble casts, colorful song-dance numbers, this seems like it could deliver exactly that.
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If you prefer something very novel, edgy, low on cliches, you might feel this is a bit familiar. But sometimes familiar plus good execution is enough.
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Festival release suggests big energy, possibly big crowds in theaters — could be fun to watch on the big screen.
Final Thoughts
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari looks like it’s aiming to be a feel-good rom-com with lots of colour, laughter, wedding madness, and family drama — the kind of movie you go in for entertainment rather than deep philosophical insights.
It has charm in its cast, potential in its music, and if it balances the humour + romance well (without leaning too much toward formula), it could be a hit especially in the festive season.
If you want, I can also write a prediction: box office, audience reaction, or compare with some similar recent films to see whether it might succeed (or not). Do you want me to do that?
