Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
Directed by	Shashank Khaitan
Produced by	Hiroo Yash Johar Karan Johar Apoorva Mehta Adar Poonawalla Shashank Khaitan
Written by	Shashank Khaitan
Starring	Varun Dhawan Janhvi Kapoor Sanya Malhotra Rohit Saraf Maniesh Paul Akshay Oberoi
Music by	Score: John Stewart Eduri Songs: Tanishk Bagchi, A.P.S, Sachet–Parampara, Guru Randhawa, Rony Ajnali, Gill Machhrai
Cinematography	Manush Nandan
Edited by	Manan Sagar, Charu Shree Roy
Production companies	Dharma Productions Mentor Disciple Entertainment
Distributed by	Dharma Productions
Release date	2 October 2025
Running time	134 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Budget	₹80 crore

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is a 2025 Indian Hindi romantic comedy film directed and written by Shashank Khaitan. The film is produced under the banners of Dharma Productions and Mentor Disciple Entertainment by Karan Johar, Hiroo Yash Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Adar Poonawalla, and Shashank Khaitan. It stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles, alongside Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Maniesh Paul, and Akshay Oberoi. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on 2 October 2025, coinciding with the Dussehra festival.

Plot

The film follows the story of Sunny, a traditional yet modern man navigating love, values, and relationships, and Tulsi, a spirited and independent woman who challenges his beliefs. Their journey explores the clash and harmony between cultural expectations and contemporary romance, told with humor, music, and emotion.

Cast

• Varun Dhawan as Sunny Sanskari
• Janhvi Kapoor as Tulsi Kumari
• Sanya Malhotra as Ananya
• Rohit Saraf as Vikram
• Maniesh Paul as Kuku
• Akshay Oberoi
• Abhinav Sharma as Bantu
• Manini Chadha
• Mallika Chhabra
• Riya Vij

Production

Principal photography for the film began in May 2024 and took place across multiple locations in India and abroad, including Mumbai, Jaipur, and London. The production wrapped in August 2025 after extensive post-production and editing. The film marks Shashank Khaitan’s return to romantic comedies after successful projects like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack features songs composed by Tanishk Bagchi, A.P.S, Sachet–Parampara, Guru Randhawa, Rony Ajnali, and Gill Machhrai, with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir, Kausar Munir, and Sonu Nigam. The music album blends traditional romance with contemporary beats, capturing the film’s youthful energy.

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1	"Bijuria"	Sonu Nigam, Tanishk Bagchi	Tanishk Bagchi	Sonu Nigam, Asees Kaur	3:19
2	"Panwadi"	Jairaj	A.P.S	Khesari Lal Yadav, Masoom Sharma, Dev Negi, Nikhita Gandhi, Akasa Singh	4:01
3	"Perfect"	Guru Randhawa, Rony Ajnali, Gill Machhrai	Guru Randhawa	Guru Randhawa	2:26
4	"Tu Hai Meri"	Kausar Munir	Sachet–Parampara	Sachet Tandon, Parampara Tandon	4:00
5	"Tumse Behtar"	Manoj Muntashir	Tanishk Bagchi	Arijit Singh	3:45

Release

The film was initially scheduled to release on 18 April 2025 but was postponed due to production delays. Later, the release was shifted to 2 October 2025 to align with the festive Dussehra weekend. The official teaser was unveiled on 29 August 2025, followed by the trailer on 15 September 2025.

Marketing

The marketing campaign focused on the chemistry between Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, with posters highlighting vibrant visuals and catchy taglines. The promotional songs “Tu Hai Meri” and “Perfect” trended across social media platforms, generating strong pre-release buzz.

Reception

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is one of the most anticipated romantic comedies of 2025. Early reviews from preview screenings praised its colorful visuals, catchy soundtrack, and the lead pair’s chemistry. Trade analysts expect the film to perform strongly at the box office during the festive period.

Box Office

To be updated after release.

External Links

• IMDb
• Bollywood Hungama
• Dharma Productions Official Site