Param Sundari Review: Movie falls well short in delivering the magic of Bollywood rom coms despite stunning visuals and music
Param Sundari Movie Rating: 2.5 Stars
Watched Param Sundari movie in Cinema. Let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my view on this movie.
Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor, Manjot Singh, Sanjay Kapoor and Siddhartha Shankar
Director: Tushar Jalota
Release Date: 29th August 2025 in cinemas
Story: Movie revolves around Param (Sidharth Malhotra) is the son of an affluent businessman (Sanjay Kapoor). Aspiring to become a successful entrepreneur, Param establishes several start-ups but fails to thrive the way his father did.
One day, he gets a proposal from a guy named Shekhar (Abhishek Banerjee) who has developed a dating app. He wants Param to invest in his app as he is sure it will do wonders in helping youngsters find their match. The app suggests that Sundari Damodharan Pillai (Janhvi Kapoor) hailing from Nangiarkulangara, Kerala is his perfect match. Her parents are no more, and she lives with her younger sister Ammu (Inayat Verma).
However, Param’s father refuses to fund the project. Determined to prove its worth, he decides to try the app himself and lands up in Kerala with his best friend Jaggi (Manjot Singh). He and Sundari don’t get along well initially but soon get fond of each other and fall in love with one another. But before Param can express his love to Sundari, her guardian, Bhargavan Nair (Renji Panicker) suggests that she marry her childhood friend Venu (Siddhartha Shankar) who has just returned from abroad after qualifying as a doctor and who belongs to the same caste.
Venu is not the only reason why Param can’t marry Sundari. Even otherwise, Sundari is angry with Param when he reveals the reason for his visit. Does the North-South love story fructify into marriage or does Param have to sacrifice his love?
Positives
1. Performances
2. Cinematography
3. Music
4. Screenplay
Negatives
1. Length
2. Story
3. Climax
4. Direction
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this film planned to watch this movie in cinemas on release date as loved the refreshing trailer and liked previous films from Maddock Films. It is a cross-cultural love story between Param Sachdev who a brattish North Indian boy is and Sundari who is a responsible and simple South Indian girl. Despite their contrasting personalities, traditions, and expectations, Param is convinced they are soulmates. But there’s more to their love story. Will love truly to blossom for the duo?
Param Sundari is a different kind of love story where there is no dramatic twist, no gaudy emotions, just a plain, simple yet deep feeling whose sweetness stays with you for a long time. It’s a simple and sweet love story that leaves a beautiful smile straight on your face without making much noise. The film feels vibrant, emotional, and very relatable. He captures the clash between modern digital love and old-school emotions with a lot of heart. The storytelling is smooth, never preachy, and filled with heartwarming moments. The story is presented in a new age manner with some interesting and funny situations thrown as the couple gradually falls in love. The twist at the interval, again, isn’t something new in this genre of films. The vibrancy of Delhi and the greenery of Kerala are shown with equal energy and ravishing. Every location, every scene, seems to be connected to each other, as if the emotions of the characters are expressing themselves there. Sidharth Malhotra is charming as Param, balancing comedy and emotion very well. But it’s Janhvi Kapoor who owns the film with her screen presence. She brings Sundari alive with natural grace, strong screen presence, and an authenticity that never feels forced. Their chemistry is undeniable, it’s so refreshing to watch both of them not only in the romancing each other, but in the way that they push and reflect one another. The music is one of the biggest highlights of the film. Sachin-Jigar delivers an outstanding album that lifts every emotion beautifully. Every song is pleasant to listen to, and the picturesque Kerala visuals take the impact to the next level. The Paradesiya song, which is the best of the lot, is a feast on the big screens. Sunn mere yaar ve is also a nice number. ‘Danger’ is another song with a fine tune. Cinematographer Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran superbly depicted the beauty of God’s own country.
On the flipside, despite its aesthetic strengths, the film falters where it matters most, the heart. Both Sidharth and Janhvi bring sincerity to their characters, but their performances feel studied rather than lived. They check all the boxes of a romance but don’t ignite the ineffable spark that draws audiences in. It doesn’t have the emotional depth required to become a memorable outing. The director kept the proceedings light-hearted, including the emotional portions, and hence, one will leave the hall half-heartedly. The protagonist reveals the real reason for entering Sundari’s life, which shatters the leading lady’s heart. However, she accepts his love very soon. Since all this unfolds rather quickly towards the end, the emotional depth feels not properly explored, restricting the overall impact. Had the emotions been stronger, Param Sundari could have turned out to be a solid flick. The graph dips in the second half, and the editing team could have done a better job, as the film feels stretched in the last hour. Tushar Jalota’s direction works in parts. While the first half engages despite the known plot, the latter half doesn’t quite match up. There are a couple of promising moments in the second hour, but ultimately, this part feels underwhelming due to the lack of emotional weight in the narrative. The story lacks fresh conflict. The screenplay lacks spunk and spark that’s needed to elevate the narrative. Familiar rom-com beats are recycled without adding depth.
It serves as a reminder of how romance once formed the beating heart of Bollywood storytelling and why its decline has left a void. Like forgetting how to measure rice and dal when it’s no longer cooked, the genre seems to have lost its proportions. While it pokes lighthearted fun at the conventions of romance as shown in our films, we’re sure Tushar Jalota’s intention wasn’t to make a satire. The film’s trailer got sharp reactions from viewers in Kerala, who felt that the film’s depiction of Malayali culture was outdated and steeped in stereotypes. Overall, movie is a body beautiful without a soul. It’s a visually appealing rom com with catchy songs, stunning locations, and a charming lead pair, but it falls short due to a bland screenplay and lack of fresh conflict. It falls well short in delivering the magic of Bollywood rom coms due to the lack of emotional depth. The clichés and stereotypical portrayals, combined with a dragging second half, make it a strictly decent watch. My view on this movie Time Pass.
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