Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Review: More than a decade later, with Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Shashank Khaitan and Varun Dhawan once again come together for Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, a movie that promises the bling and glimmer of a Dharma Productions rom-com. Starring Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf, it attempts to blend old-school romance with contemporary humor. But does it actually pull it off?
The plotline follows Sunny (Varun Dhawan), a jeweller’s son, and Tulsi (Janhvi Kapoor), who join forces to fake being a couple to get back at their exes–Ananya (Sanya Malhotra) and Vikram (Rohit Saraf). What starts as a revenge plot soon spirals into a convoluted affair involving weddings and emotional confessions.
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has been envisioned as a classic Bollywood rom-com; lavish locations, peppy songs, colorful costumes, and a cocktail of laughter and heartbreak. With clever writing and several stomach-hurting laughs, particularly when the leads find themselves awkwardly crossing paths at the weddings of their exes, the first half breezes past. Nostalgic yet contemporary, there are pop culture references and cheeky nods to Bollywood classics such as DDLJ and Mr. India.
After the interval, though, is where the story begins to lurch. The secondary character subplots stunt the story’s pace, and a needless bathroom gag seems awkwardly jammed in. Instead of packing the emotional punch one would expect of any worthwhile payoff, the hurriedly chaotic climax ends up diluting whatever emotional buildup there could have been. There are times the film feels burdened with social media reckonings and filler moments not necessarily in service of the story.
What keeps things engaging is Varun Dhawan’s lively act-as he dances, jokes, and romances with effortless charm. Janhvi Kapoor looks stunning but falters in matching his energy in a couple of spots. Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf ensure that the story isn’t just the main four, striking a balance and emotional grounding.
Definitely, the film sparkles like a Dharma one; however, it lacks the level of consistency and emotional depth to become a lasting love story.
The mainstay in Varun Dhawan’s film is Janhvi Kapoor, to varying degrees, and Sanya Malhotra-Rohit Saraf provide credence. Maniesh Paul swoops in for comic relief, but somehow outlives his welcome.
Varun Dhawan: energy + comic timing
Real strong supporting cast
Witty one-liners, pop references to Bollywood
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Weak and convoluted climax
Uneven pace in second half
Janhvi’s performance
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is glossy but uneven entertainment. Varun Dhawan’s antics and some clever dialogue keep it afloat, but a weak climax and its length issues prevent it from ever really winning.
Rating: 2/5- Better for OTT than to be ever in a theatre.
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