Param Sundari REVIEW: Sidharth Malhotra Transcends Romance In His Quest For True Soulmate Janhvi Kapoor

Film:
Param Sundari

Director: Tushar Jalota

Writer: Aarsh Vora, Tushar Jalota, Gaurav Mishra

Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor, Renji Panicker, Siddharth Shankar, Manjot Singh, Sanjay Kapoor and Inayat Verma

Platform: In theatres

Runtime: 2 hours, 16 minutes

Param Sundari Review

Tushar Jalota’s Param Sundari is a heartwarming and visually delightful romantic comedy that blends cultures, hearts, and laughs. The film thrives on a compelling premise: what happens when a Delhi tech-entrepreneur’s quest for love and funding takes him to the backwaters of Kerala? The answer is an engaging, emotionally resonant tale that is both refreshing and rooted.

Param Sachdev (Sidharth Malhotra), a charming yet ambitious Delhi-based dreamer, wants to invest in an app idea to help people find their true soulmate. However, there’s a catch: His sceptical father agrees to fund the project only if the app helps him find his own soulmate. When the app identifies his match as Thekkepattu Sundari Damodaram Pillai (Janhvi Kapoor) from Kerala, Param sets off on an unexpected journey.

Sundari, however, is already committed to a family-arranged marriage with her childhood friend. As emotions intensify and cultural differences unfold, Param must navigate between logic and love, ambition and emotion. Will the algorithm prevail, or will fate chart its own course? The film offers a perfect balance of romance and comedy through the lens of director Tushar Jalota.

What Works

The lead pair, Sidharth and Janhvi, shares an effortless and natural rapport that keeps the romance believable and endearing. Sidharth brings vulnerability and maturity to Param, while Janhvi portrays Sundari with grace and quiet strength.

The cultural clash where North meets South romance is handled with charm rather than stereotype, creating a delightful contrast and genuine moments of humour and reflection.

Tushar Jalota’s Direction masterfully balances lighthearted romance with deeper questions about love, destiny, and self-fulfilment. His vision brings a fresh twist to the rom-com genre, especially with a rooted, earthy setting like Kerala.

What Doesn’t Work

At times, the screenplay suffers from lacklustre writing, particularly in emotional or confrontational scenes. The dialogues don’t always match the depth the narrative demands.

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Technical Analysis

The cinematography and editing of the film are a visual treat. From Delhi’s chaotic buzz to Kerala’s serene landscapes, the frames are gorgeously composed and fluidly edited. The soundtrack is a major win. Highlights include Pardesiya by Sonu Nigam and Bheegi Saree by Shreya Ghoshal and Adnan Sami; each song not only adds to the film’s emotional gravitas but also enhances the romantic build-up.

Star Performances

Sidharth Malhotra as Param embodies the modern romantic hero—ambitious, emotional, and sincere. As Param, he plays a character that straddles both idealism and realism, an ambitious Delhi entrepreneur with a startup dream, but also a romantic searching for true connection. His scenes of cultural discomfort in Kerala are particularly engaging, filled with subtle humour without ever mocking the culture. But it’s in the emotional confrontations, especially when he has to choose between his ambition and his feelings for Sundari, that Sidharth truly shines. This is a role that allows Sidharth to move past his usual “urban romantic hero” image and show real emotional depth, and he handles it with remarkable maturity.

Janhvi Kapoor as Thekkepattu Sundari Damodaram Pillai brings an understated elegance to the role, making Sundari both grounded and enigmatic. As Sundari, she plays a woman caught between familial duty and personal choice, a role that requires grace, inner strength, and emotional restraint. She never overplays the drama, instead letting the conflict simmer beneath the surface. Her body language and expressive eyes communicate volumes, especially in the scenes where she must navigate Param’s sudden arrival and the expectations of her arranged marriage. She also captures the regional nuances well; her dialect, attire, and mannerisms feel authentic without being performative.

Also, the supporting cast, veterans like Renji Panicker and Sanjay Kapoor, lend weight, while Manjot Singh and Inayat Verma offer comic relief without veering into caricature.

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Conclusion

Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor’s soul-stirring love story Param Sundari has a romantic ending. The film is more than just a rom-com; it’s a soulful exploration of love beyond boundaries, algorithms, and expectations. With compelling performances, cultural warmth, and a romantically satisfying ending, it strikes the right chords.

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