Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Dharma Productions and Mentor Disciple Entertainment. The film was theatrically released on 2 October 2025 coinciding with Dussehra.
Star Cast:
Varun Dhawan as Sunny Sanskari
Janhvi Kapoor as Tulsi Kumari
Sanya Malhotra as Ananya Bhatia
Rohit Saraf as Vikram Singh
Maniesh Paul as Kuku
Abhinav Sharma as Buntu
Akshay Oberoi as Param Singh
Manini Chadha as Rakhi Singh
Mallika Chhabra as Nisha
Nazneen Madan as Mrs. Kriti Bhatia
Gaurav Sikri as Mr. Pulkit Bhatia
Monika Kohli as Mrs. Singh
Kavita Pais as Geeta Sanskari
Rohitashv Gour as Suresh Sanskari
Dharna Durga as Dharna
Salim Arif as Mr. Diwan
Prajakta Koli as Dimple in cameo appearance
MOVIE REVIEW: Shashank Khaitan’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari positions itself as a madcap wedding entertainer, a genre Bollywood has revisited time and again. On paper, it promises the usual cocktail of love, confusion, music, and dance, but in execution, it wobbles between wanting to be a romance and a family drama. While there are enjoyable performances and some energetic music, the film suffers from a lack of focus and a predictable storyline.
The first half drags its feet, takes its sweet time to find its rhythm. By the time the narrative begins to warm up, the second half starts stretching itself thin. The four leads remain indecisive, going in circles over their choices in love, which dilutes the momentum. The climax, rather than tying the threads neatly, feels hurried, leaving the audience neither emotionally stirred nor humorously satisfied.
The soundtrack is one of the film’s better aspects. Ishq Manzoor is instantly catchy, Panwadi adds a lively punch, and the recreated Bijuria delivers the kind of high-energy spectacle audiences expect in a wedding entertainer. The cinematography and production design capture the big-fat-Indian-wedding aesthetic well bright colors, lavish sets, and high-energy dance sequences.
The film rests heavily on its cast, and they deliver in parts. Varun Dhawan is the biggest strength here. He slips effortlessly into the goofy-yet-endearing avatar and keep the viewer engaged, even when the script falters. Janhvi Kapoor continues her strong run post Param Sundari. She performs with sincerity and brings a natural presence to the screen. Sanya Malhotra is excellent, commanding attention whenever she’s on screen, making you wish the film gave her even more to do. Rohit Saraf delivers a charming performance. Abhinav Sharma is adorably quirky. Maniesh Paul, meanwhile, plays the usual comic relief, very much in his familiar zone.
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Movie Rating:
Direction 2/5
Acting 3/5
Music 3/5
Story 2/5
Screenplay 2.5/5
Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 2.5 out of 5 Stars (Average)
A colorful yet unmemorable watch, best enjoyed for its performances and songs rather than its narrative.
