Director Shashank Khaitan recently spoke exclusively about his new release, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, sharing insights on the film’s casting, its connection (or lack thereof) with the Dulhania franchise, and more.
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which hits theatres today (October 2, 2025), stars Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Rohit Saraf, and Sanya Malhotra in leading roles. The film has already started receiving positive reactions from both audiences and critics.
During the conversation, Shashank addressed the pairing of Varun and Janhvi, who were last seen together in the romantic drama Bawaal. “Varun was an obvious choice for this film because of our past collaborations and the genre itself. Plus, the idea for this story actually came from him, so it felt natural to bring him on board,” Shashank explained.
He continued, “As for Janhvi, I’ve known her since I launched her in Dhadak. I was aware of her comic timing and her commercial appeal, which hasn’t been fully explored on screen yet. This film gave me the chance to bring that out, and I was thrilled when she agreed to join.”
Addressing the ongoing rumors surrounding the film, Shashank clarified, “Contrary to what you may have read, Alia Bhatt was never offered this project. Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari was never intended to be part of the Dulhania franchise. While I have brainstormed other projects with Alia in the past, this was always a separate story. I was also aware of her packed schedule, so this film was never in the picture for her.”
He added, “This movie exists in a similar universe, but it’s its own story. I’m excited for audiences to experience it and see the fresh take we’ve brought to the screen.”
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