Janhvi Kapoor, who charmed audiences with her dance performance in Param Sundari, is now gearing up for her next big-screen outing – Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. Starring opposite Varun Dhawan, the romantic comedy is slated for a theatrical release on October 2, 2025, and has already begun generating significant buzz. The film marks the duo’s second collaboration after Nitesh Tiwari’s Bawaal.
Directed by Shashank Khaitan, the movie traces the narrative of Sunny (played by Varun Dhawan) and Tulsi (played by Janhvi Kapoor), two people trying to win back their past loves – Ananya (Sanya Malhotra) and Vikram (Rohit Saraf). Their families, however, have different ideas and cannot wait to get Sunny and Tulsi wedded to one another, arranging a traditional rom-com conflict with doses of humour, misunderstandings, and emotional turns.
In a recent chat with Pinkvilla, both Varun and Janhvi spoke about their fondness for comedy movies and comedians. When she was questioned regarding her favorite comic actors, Janhvi immediately replied, “I think we both have the same answer – Govinda and mom (Sridevi).” She told that her late mother, the yesteryear legend Sridevi, was a great fan of Govinda’s comedy timing. “She would love watching his comedy, how physical he was with it, and the timing,” Janhvi said, further stating that if ever one of Govinda’s films aired on TV, Sridevi would watch them laughing and smiling.
Janhvi also shared her memories of having seen Judwaa 2 with her parents in the cinema and how Sridevi responded to Varun Dhawan’s performance. “She was stunned. She said, ‘He’s got so much energy. He is so fresh. Oh my god!’ She was overjoyed,” Janhvi remembered. Varun added that he had met Sridevi post-release and that she had suggested he watch her movie Chaalbaaz in order to understand better the art of performing double roles.
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With energetic performances in store and a celebratory release date, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is guaranteeing an engaging mix of comedy, romance, and family drama. Supported by a fine supporting cast and the on-screen chemistry of Janhvi and Varun, this movie is well on its way to being one of the most eagerly awaited releases of the year.
