Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Movie Review: Glossy Entertainer with Familiar Flaws
Director: Shashank Khaitan
Cast: Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, and ensemble
Genre: Family Rom-Com
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
Review
Shashank khaitaan’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari unfolds like a modern family rom-com dressed in the colours of old-school Bollywood.
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is about Sunny (Varun Dhawan) and Tulsi Kumari (Janhvi Kapoor) who get tangled in a chaotic plan, they crash on to the wedding of their respective exes with the mission to stop them from tying the knot. What follows is a series of comic mishaps, misunderstandings, and emotional moments as they try to fix things without getting caught. The story is full of predictable twists, over-the-top situations, and the classic clash between Sunny’s carefree city style and Tulsi’s traditional outlook.
Performance wise, Varun Dhawan is reliably charismatic, finding small moments of earnestness beneath the film’s broad strokes. Janhvi Kapoor gives Tulsi dignity and effort, though her emotional range falters in a few key scenes. Their chemistry works best in the lighter portions, but the writing doesn’t provide them with enough depth to truly elevate the stakes.
The supporting families, who should be the backbone of a story that hinges on social pressure, are disappointingly underwritten. Their decisions feel arbitrary, robbing the film of the layered conflict it could have had. Still, Kaushik sprinkles in humour, breezy dialogue, and a lively soundtrack (Panwaadi standing tall among the songs), which help soften the bumps in storytelling.
In the end, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari isn’t without its charms, it’s colourful, intermittently funny, and occasionally endearing. But it never rises above being a middling entertainer. For a film that sets out to be both fun and heartfelt, it too often settles for safe and predictable.
Rating: 3/5, watchable, but far from memorable.
Pros & Cons (Tabular Format)
| Aspect | Strengths (Pros ✅) | Weaknesses (Cons ❌) |
|---|---|---|
| Story & Screenplay | Promising setup with “sanskari vs modern” conflict; light humour keeps pace early on. | Predictable, formula-driven; second half drags with repetitive confrontations. |
| Direction (Shashank Khaitan) | Glossy, colourful presentation; maintains breezy tone with songs and humour. | Plays it too safe; avoids depth and layered conflict. |
| Performances | Varun Dhawan’s charm and comic timing; Janhvi’s presence shines in lighter scenes. | Janhvi falters in emotional intensity; chemistry weakens in dramatic portions. |
| Supporting Cast | Adds occasional humour; provides family setup backdrop. | Underwritten; decisions feel arbitrary; lack emotional backbone. |
| Music & Soundtrack | Panwaadi is a standout; peppy tracks elevate first half. | Rest of the album is forgettable, doesn’t add much to narrative depth. |
| Visuals & Production | Glossy sets, colourful cinematography, vibrant festive look. | Sometimes feels over-stylized, prioritising gloss over substance. |
| Overall Impact | Light, colourful, intermittently funny; watchable for casual entertainment. | Fails to rise above safe, predictable territory; forgettable after viewing. |
Final Word
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is exactly what its title suggests safe, colourful, and family-friendly but not particularly memorable. It entertains in bursts, especially in the first half, but plays it too safe to stand out in today’s rom-com landscape.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) – A watchable, glossy entertainer with more charm than depth.
