Director: Tushar Jalota
Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor, Renji Panicker, Siddhartha Shankar, Manjot Singh, Sanjay Kapoor, Inayat Verma
Runtime: 136 Minutes
 
In a time when dating apps promise true love in a few taps and algorithms claim to decode hearts, Param Sundari reminds us that love was never meant to be optimized. Director Tushar Jalota crafts a film that’s breezy on the surface, but anchored in surprising emotional depth. While it wears the skin of a rom-com, at its core lies a soulful message: not everything beautiful can be coded—and not every connection needs WiFi.
 
At the center of this emotional and often hilarious journey is Param (Sidharth Malhotra), a cocky Delhi-based entrepreneur obsessed with turning his slick dating app into the next big thing. Enter Sundari (Janhvi Kapoor), a fiercely independent woman from Kerala who doesn’t fit any algorithm. When Param’s father (a scene-stealing Sanjay Kapoor) challenges him to use his own app to find his soulmate in 30 days, Param's swipe-heavy reality collides with Sundari’s rooted authenticity—and sparks, both comic and romantic, begin to fly.
 
The setup may sound familiar—North meets South, opposites attract—but Param Sundari subverts expectations with sincerity and wit. The chemistry between Sidharth and Janhvi is undeniable, evolving from awkward flirtation to a mature, emotionally charged connection. Their romance isn’t rushed—it simmers, stumbles, and, most importantly, feels real. Sidharth brings charm, ease, and depth to Param, but it’s Janhvi Kapoor who surprises the most. With her layered portrayal of Sundari, she brings dignity, humor, and fierce vulnerability to a role that could’ve easily slipped into caricature. This is her breakout moment.
 
The visuals do full justice to the film’s dual worlds—from Delhi’s polished tech landscape to the serene, grounded beauty of Kerala. The cinematography and costume design reflect not just places, but people—Param’s minimalist flair versus Sundari’s earthy elegance. The music, too, is a standout. With hits like Sundari Ke Pyar Mein, Bheegi Saree, and the haunting Chand Kagaz Ka, composer and lyricist strike the perfect emotional rhythm, making the songs an integral part of the storytelling rather than background noise.
 
Produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, Param Sundari isn't just a love story—it's a timely reflection on how love has become transactional in the digital age. It asks us, with warmth and humor: Can an app ever understand the flutter of real chemistry? Can data predict the tremble in a heartbeat?
 
Param Sundari wins you over not by preaching about love but by celebrating its chaos. It's that rare film that entertains, resonates, and lingers after the lights come back on. In a world addicted to instant matches and curated lives, it’s a cinematic nudge to let go, dive deep, and rediscover what makes love...real.
 
Go in for the laughs, stay for the feels — and maybe, leave with your heart a little more open.