A Familiar Bollywood Template
Shashank Khaitan reunites with Varun Dhawan after Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania, but this time the spark seems missing. Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari tries to recreate the charm of a big fat Indian wedding filled with music, colors, and drama. Unfortunately, it falls into the trap of predictability, relying too heavily on clichés that Bollywood rom-coms have served for decades.
The film settles back into the sangeet sagaai shaadi routine, complete with over-the-top festivities, star-crossed lovers, and family conflicts. While this formula has worked in the past, here it feels repetitive, lacking the freshness audiences now crave.
Performances and Characters
Varun Dhawan delivers his usual charisma as Sunny, while Janhvi Kapoor as Tulsi adds grace but is limited by a weak script. Their chemistry, though easy on the eyes, does not ignite enough passion to leave an impact. Sanya Malhotra brings some fire to her role as Ananya, but her presence is overshadowed by the constant chaos of wedding scenes. Rohit Saraf as the groom adds charm but is underutilized, while supporting characters like Maniesh Paul and Akshay Oberoi are reduced to stereotypes.
Even influencer cameos like Prajakta Koli and Dharna Durga are squeezed into the narrative, serving as little more than placeholders for brand integrations.
Where the Film Falters
The movie struggles because it prioritizes grandeur over substance. Instead of exploring meaningful conflicts or offering fresh storytelling, it clings to outdated references, even attempting to recreate DDLJ-style moments. Songs and dance numbers dominate, but none leave a lasting impression. The romance between the leads never reaches the intensity that such a love story demands, and when they finally share a kiss, it feels unearned.
The dialogue also lacks weight, filled with recycled one-liners and predictable exchanges. By trying too hard to merge nostalgia with modern trends, the film ends up in a no-man’s land, neither fully contemporary nor convincingly classic.
Final Verdict
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is visually glossy, with lavish wedding sets and costumes that dazzle, but at its heart, it offers little that we have not already seen countless times. For audiences looking for true romance and originality, this film might feel underwhelming.
It may entertain for a festive watch but leaves no lasting impression, relying on the comfort of clichés rather than the excitement of fresh storytelling.
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