Here’s an unexpected pairing nobody had on their cinematic bingo card: Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari are joining hands for the very first time, and the project they’ve chosen is a quintessential homegrown family entertainer.
Titled Parivarik ManuRanjan, this upcoming Sony LIV original is bypassing the traditional theatrical window for an exclusive direct-to-digital world premiere. The makers describe the venture as a “shuddh parivarik” romantic comedy, signalling a breezy blend of heartfelt emotion, domestic chaos, and laugh-out-loud situational humour. It promises an engaging narrative deeply rooted in Indian family life, capturing love through a grounded, humorous, and delightfully nostalgic lens.
The teaser promo has officially dropped, offering audiences a delightful glimpse into this warm, bustling universe. From the colourful visual palette to the witty banter, it sets up an unconventional romantic dynamic shaped and tested by a boisterous extended family.
Behind the lens, Varun V. Sharma directs the feature. The story and screenplay are collaboratively crafted by veteran actor-writer Brijendra Kala, blockbuster filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, and Varun himself. Brijendra Kala, long celebrated for his natural comic timing and sharp ear for relatable middle-class dialogue, also pens the film’s lines, ensuring rich vernacular authenticity. The production boasts a seasoned team, with Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Himanshu Kishan Mehta, and Alicia Zafar backing the project, while Ali Abbas Zafar oversees proceedings as creative producer.
Pankaj Tripathi has built an illustrious career out of understated brilliance and effortless relatability. Aditi Rao Hydari, meanwhile, brings a poise, restraint, and classical elegance that few in contemporary cinema can match. Pairing them together as romantic leads within a spirited comic setting is brilliantly left field, sparking genuine anticipation about how their contrasting energies will unfold on screen.
For now, Sony LIV is keeping the official premiere date tightly under wraps with a simple “stay tuned.” All signs point toward a truly heartwarming, feel-good family watch.
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