Pankaj Tripathi, known for his action-packed role in Mirzapur, takes a different turn with Parivarik Manuranjan, a romantic comedy and slice-of-life film. His performance has shades of the charming romantic heroes seen in Amol Palekar’s films. His pairing with Aditi Rao Hydari may appear unusual, but the two share a pleasant screen presence.
A love story set in Lucknow
Set in a small Lucknow neighbourhood where everyone knows everyone else’s business, the film revolves around Manu (Aditi Rao Hydari) and Ranjan (Pankaj Tripathi). Manu arrives at Ranjan’s house to work as his house manager. Her presence makes Ranjan’s sisters and the neighbourhood curious about their relationship. As Manu’s past and Ranjan’s family members enter the story, the drama builds towards a question: will this unusual connection turn into a love story?
Direction and performances
Director Varun V. Sharma captures Lucknow’s culture through its people and everyday surroundings. The writing by Brijendra Kala, Varun V. Sharma and Ali Abbas Zafar keeps the narrative light-hearted and rooted in family relationships.
Pankaj Tripathi is impressive as a romantic lead, with his natural comic timing and witty one-liners providing several laughs. Aditi Rao Hydari brings simplicity to Manu’s character, and their contrasting personalities complement each other. Brijendra Kala adds humour, while Sunita Rajwar and the supporting cast deliver convincing performances.
Anup Singh’s cinematography and Parvinder Singh’s art direction suit the film’s setting.
Final verdict
Produced by Vinod and Kamlesh Bhanushali, Ali Abbas Zafar and Himanshu Krishna Sharma, the film focuses on clean, family-oriented entertainment. The climax could have been presented better, but the simple storytelling works overall.
Parivarik Manuranjan is streaming on SonyLIV from November 13, 2026.
