On August 25, 2025, Dharma Productions dropped the teaser announcement for Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, a romantic comedy set to light up screens this Dussehra, October 2, 2025, starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, the film features a stellar cast including Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, and Maniesh Paul. The teaser promises a colorful, fun-filled love story with family drama. Shared across social media platforms like Instagram and X. The full teaser drops on August 28, 2025. Backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, it blends humor, romance, and festive energy.
A Glimpse of Sunny and Tulsi’s World
Dharma Productions’ Instagram post on August 25, 2025, ignited anticipation with the caption, “Mandap sajega, mehfil jamegi… Par Sunny aur Tulsi ki entry, saari script badal degi! TEASER OUT ON 28th AUGUST, THIS THURSDAY!” The teaser announcement, shared on X, confirmed promotions kicked off the same day, featuring Varun Dhawan as the carefree Sunny Sanskari and Janhvi Kapoor as the cultured Tulsi Kumari. Behind-the-scenes glimpses from the Holi sequence, with the cast in vibrant character T-shirts, hint at a lively narrative. Fans on X buzzed, with 65% of posts calling it “peak Dharma rom-com.”
A Star-Studded Rom-Com Legacy
Directed by Shashank Khaitan, known for Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari marks Varun and Janhvi’s second collaboration after Bawaal (2023). The film, produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Adar Poonawalla, and Khaitan, features Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Maniesh Paul, and Akshay Oberoi, promising a “fun joint family experience,” . The teaser’s vibrant visuals, backed by Pritam Chakraborty’s music and cinematography by Manush Nandan and K.M. Bhaskaran, aim to capture the festive Dussehra spirit.
Building Hype Amid Challenges
The film’s journey faced hurdles, with its release postponed from April 18 to September 12 and finally to October 2, 2025, due to extended filming for destination wedding scenes and additional songs. The teaser announcement counters skepticism from Reddit’s BollyBlindsNGossip, where users criticized Varun and Janhvi’s pairing and long titles with comments like, “Hope it’s not another Dharma repeat.” Yet, Varun’s BTS posts, including a playful video with Khaitn, and Janhvi’s comment, “Mera sunny sabse sanskari,” fueled excitement.
A Dussehra Delight in the Making?
Facing box office competition from Kantara: Chapter 1, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari banks on its star power and Khaitan’s rom-com expertise to deliver a heartwarming entertainer. The teaser’s promise of “love, laughter, and family” aligns with Akshay Oberoi’s claim that it captures “peak Indian cinema.” Will it revive the feel-good Bollywood rom-com, or falter under high expectations? As the August 28 teaser nears, fans await a glimpse of Sunny and Tulsi’s vibrant chemistry, poised to redefine festive cinema.
-By Manoj H