Varun Dhawan is back on the big screen with ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’, a romantic comedy directed by Shashank Khaitan. Released on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Dussehra, the film promised a blend of love, laughter, and drama, and early reactions suggest it delivers just that. Starring Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead, the film also features Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Maniesh Paul, and Akshay Oberoi in key roles.
Set against the backdrop of a vibrant Indian wedding, the film follows Sunny and Tulsi’s chaotic attempt to break their exes’ engagement, only to unexpectedly fall in love with each other. With its mix of humor, emotions, and catchy songs, the film is designed as a crowd-pleasing entertainer.
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Film critic Taran Adarsh (@taran_adarsh) praised the film, giving it 3.5 stars, “#OneWordReview... #SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari: ENTERTAINING. A colourful, vibrant entertainer that thrives on drama, emotions, and humour… A family film that delivers laughs and entertainment in the right doses.”
He added that while some portions dip slightly post-interval, the brisk pacing, glossy visuals, and emotional climax make it a winner.
#OneWordReview...#SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari: ENTERTAINING.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 1, 2025
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½
A colourful, vibrant entertainer that thrives on drama, emotions, and humour… A family film that delivers laughs and entertainment in the right doses. #SSKTKReview#SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari is… pic.twitter.com/ePaIsQoD1V
Trade analyst Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) was equally positive, “#SSKTK - SUPREMELY ENTERTAINING. RATING - 3.5. #SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari is a delightful family entertainer where humor, drama and emotions are beautifully blended.” He highlighted Varun Dhawan’s comic timing and Janhvi Kapoor’s graceful performance, praising the emotional climax as the heart of the film.
#SSKTK - SUPREMELY ENTERTAINING
— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) October 2, 2025
RATING - ⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟 ( 3.5 ) #SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari is a delightful family entertainer where humor, drama and emotions are beautifully blended.
The story revolves around how Sunny and Tulsi in their quest to win back their love, try to break… pic.twitter.com/S1HWK52wC3
Not just critics, moviegoers too took to Twitter to share their verdict. @zeishahamlani wrote, “Surprisingly, I enjoyed #SunnySankariKiTulsiKumari. Fun, lighthearted, cute, lots of naach gaana typical bolly & everyone acted pretty well (they did Sanya dirty tho). Overall kaafi entertaining ya. Good break from hyper macho action films.”
Surprisingly, I enjoyed #SunnySankariKiTulsiKumari
— ThatsWhatSheSaid (@zeishahamlani) October 2, 2025
Its fun, lighthearted, cute, lots of naach gaana typical bolly & everyone acted pretty well (they did Sanya dirty tho)
overall kaafi entertaining ya
good break from hyper macho action films#SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumariReview pic.twitter.com/0tXpmpHa1B
Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) called it a festive entertainer, “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is a vibrant festive entertainer… Varun Dhawan shines in his comfort zone, energetic, charming, and effortless. Janhvi Kapoor brings grace and sincerity. Maniesh Paul’s comic timing is terrific. Overall, a joyous, colourful Bollywood affair with good songs and humour.”
REVIEW - Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is a vibrant festive entertainer, a film that perfectly blends romance, humour, and the inevitable drama about love lost, love rediscovered, and the chaos that comes with second chances. While the narrative is simple yet it is told with… pic.twitter.com/lfm8jqwiMa
— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) October 2, 2025
On the other hand, @ShettyTrader was unimpressed, “What a letdown! #SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari is nothing but overhype & zero soul. Same recycled story, weak emotions, forced drama. Feels like a dull TV serial dragged on big screen. Total disappointment ❌.”
What a letdown! #SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari is nothing but overhype & zero soul. Same recycled story, weak emotions, forced drama. When people are experiencing goosebumps with divine cinema like #Kantara, this one feels like a dull TV serial dragged on big screen. Total… pic.twitter.com/gMAGgIaeeJ
— Trader shetty (@ShettyTrader) October 2, 2025
@FunbirSingh had a more balanced take, “CONTENT is #King. #SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari Review: Fresh & Enjoyable ⭐️⭐️⭐️. First Half: Jahnvi Kapoor and Sanya Malhotra are good. Second Half: #VarunDhawan shines.”
CONTENT is #King 🤴#SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari Review :
— Funbir Singh (@FunbirSingh) October 2, 2025
Fresh & Enjoyable I ⭐️⭐️⭐️
First Half: The opening arc radiates an understated charisma, #JahnviKapoor and Shanya Malhotra is Good
Second Half: The latter segment amplifies the dramatic cadence, #VarunDhawan Shines. pic.twitter.com/Hm8kC7H9kJ
@maadalaadlahere called it a complete family entertainer, “#SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumariReview: THE ‘MASTI SE BHARPOOR’ FAMILY-ENTERTAINER!!! RATING: 3.5/5. No boredom, great songs, comedy, emotions. Varun Dhawan is back in his comical avatar, Janhvi and Sanya shine, and Maniesh Paul is hilarious. A glamorous Dharma film for the festive weekend.”
#SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumariReview: THE "MASTI SE BHARPOOR" FAMILY-ENTERTAINER!!! 😂❤️
— Suryakant Dholakhandi (@maadalaadlahere) October 2, 2025
RATING: 3.5*/5 ⭐⭐⭐💫#SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari is Directed By #ShashankKhaitan which will make you go ROFL for it from time to time. After the successful "Dulhania" franchise, it's… pic.twitter.com/hwyJ8qkWrn
While some critics point to predictable storytelling, others feel ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ is a joyful, colourful Bollywood affair made for families. With its combination of humour, emotions, and music, the film seems to have struck the right balance for festive viewing.
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