The 'ex' factor in 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' trailer takes over other things

Bollywood has always loved a messy love story, and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari looks ready to add a new spin to an old favourite. The freshly dropped trailer teases a rom-com built around the age-old game of making your ex squirm. Varun Dhawan’s Sunny and Janhvi Kapoor’s Tulsi join forces to fake a romance and spark jealousy in their former flames played by Rohit Saraf and Sanya Malhotra.

A Classic ‘Make Your Ex Jealous’ Twist

This playful premise instantly recalls earlier hits like Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, where love triangles and fake relationships led to unexpected fireworks. But here, the stakes are dialled up with full-blown confrontations, sly one-liners and a lavish wedding backdrop. Those films thrived on the thrill of outsmarting an ex or testing the limits of friendship, and audiences loved watching the planned mischief spiral into genuine feelings.

Grand Weddings, Old-School Romance and Bollywood Nods

The trailer brims with colour and nostalgia. From big dance numbers to over-the-top decor, it captures the grand scale of a quintessential Indian wedding. Varun even sneaks in a cheeky nod to his father David Dhawan’s cult comedy Raja Babu, reciting a romantic poem inspired by the film.

What begins as a simple plan to win back their exes soon spins into chaos, with sparks flying between Sunny and Tulsi themselves. It’s a mix of sharp humour and slow-burn romance that feels both familiar and refreshingly lively.

A Dulhania Legacy

Directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Adar Poonawalla and Khaitan himself, the film is billed as a spiritual successor to the much-loved Dulhania series that paired Varun with Alia Bhatt. This time, the spotlight is on a new pairing, backed by a talented ensemble that includes Maniesh Paul, Akshay Oberoi and Abhinav Sharma.

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari hits theatres on October 2, setting itself up as the perfect festive entertainer. With its blend of playful rivalry, wedding extravaganza and unexpected romance, this trailer hints at a rom-com that could easily win over audiences looking for a light-hearted, full-on Bollywood ride.