Param Sundari Movie Review: A Swoony, And Refreshingly Genuine Rom-Com

Director: Tushar Jalota
Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor, Renji Panicker, Siddhartha Shankar, Manjot Singh, Sanjay Kapoor, Inayat Verma
Runtime: 136 Minutes
Rating: 4

Let's face it — in an era where dating apps render love a job interview more than a heartbeat, Param Sundari comes like a snug hug. It doesn't overreach to be profound or super woke, but rather reminds you how wonderful it is to fall in love the retro way: with gaze, cringe-worthy silences, surprise sparks, and messy emotions. It's a movie that de-clutters the noise and re-centers the heart — and really, it works.

Against the surreal landscape of this swipe-right, technology-addled age, Param Sundari reminds us ever so gently that love has nothing to do with idealized profiles or compatibility ratings. It has everything to do with connection — ugly, raw, unpredictable — the sort of thing no app can quantify or replicate.

From the opening frame, there's something irrefutable about this film. That elusive film rhythm where direction, writing, performance, visuals all just sync. Director Tushar Jalota weaves more than a love story here; he creates a world that throbs with life, with nostalgia, and emotional truth. It's neither loud nor showy but radiates with warmth. Seeing Param Sundari is like entering a living memory — vibrant, affective, and infused with heart.

Yes, the movie takes the popular "opposites attract" template — North meets South, with a pinch of app-based matchmaking — but what makes it stand out is the way in which it's executed. The writing is fuzzy, the tone laid-back, and the lead couple? Straight fire.
The movie takes us through Param (Sidharth Malhotra), a suave Delhi-based tech entrepreneur who has his heart set on cracking the love market with his new app for matchmaking. Sick of his perpetual pitch decks and love disappointments, Param's (the wonderful Sanjay Kapoor) dad dares him to use his own app for once and find a soulmate in thirty days. Meet Sundari (Janhvi Kapoor), a straight-shooting, no-nonsense Malayali girl as tough as nails who appears to have absolutely no chance of having any chemistry with Param's city-bred, sophistication. But — and this is where it gets interesting — that's the very thing that makes it work.

What begins as a contemporary test in cyber romance gradually springs into something beautifully natural. Their love is brimming with teasing, misunderstandings, unintentional vulnerability, and yes, the sort of chemistry that can't be programmed. It's messy. It's cute. It's real.

Sidharth Malhotra supplies his customary charm and comedic flair, but there's also some emotional nuance here that makes Param all the richer. Even so, the real highlight is Janhvi Kapoor. Playing Sundari, she gives the most lived-in, most real performance of her life to date. She infuses so much heart into the part — the accent, the body language, the quiet assurance — it never even remotely feels like acting. She is Sundari.

Their chemistry is charged. It develops from uncomfortable sparks to real tenderness — the sort of romance that feels both classic and completely modern. For a generation of ghosting and soft-launching relationships, Param and Sundari's relationship may just make you recall what actual connection feels like.

The supporting cast is equally strong. Sanjay Kapoor, with his comedic timing, steals every scene he’s in. Manjot Singh brings laughs, Inayat Verma is an absolute delight, and both Renji Panicker and Siddhartha Shankar bring warmth and depth to Sundari’s world.

Visually, the film is a total vibe. From the neon-drenched chaos of Delhi’s tech scene to the serene, postcard beauty of Kerala’s backwaters, the cinematography mirrors the emotional arc of the characters. It’s a journey — physical and emotional. And let’s not forget the costume design: Sundari’s elegant saris and Param’s smart-casual vibe aren’t just aesthetic choices; they speak volumes about who these characters are.

And the music? An emotional punch to the gut. The soundtrack is the heartbeat of the film. Pardesiya is playful and playful, Bheegi Saree oozes slow-burn romance, Danger injects just the right dose of danger, Sunn Mere Yaar Ve and Chand Kagaz Ka provide the pain and yearning. And yes, Sundari Ke Pyar Mein is a bona fide earworm — a high-energy perfect echo of the film's vibe.

Directed by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, Param Sundari's magic is in the way it holds a mirror up to this generation so tenderly. We've commodified love — a like here, a swipe there — but this film yanks us back to the messier, more imperfect of things. It doesn't shout moral lessons. It just feels — and makes you feel.
Before the credits are even over, Param Sundari doesn't merely present you with a love story. It presents you with a sensation — that fluttery, all-too-mortal hope that perhaps, just perhaps, love is still out there, unfiltered, waiting to be experienced rather than discovered.

So if you're fed up with the same tired rom-com conventions, or your heart's been in airplane mode for some time, give this movie a try. It may just make you feel like you can believe in real connection again.

Param Sundari is sincere, laugh-out-loud funny, swoony, and refreshingly true. It's a movie, not just a film — a warm, messy, happy reminder of what love actually looks like when it's not staged for likes. Go see it. And don't be surprised if you leave the theatre smiling at your phone a little differently.