Luv Ki Arrange Marriage Review : Sunny Singh and Avneet Kaur’s rom-com is a bland tale of love, destiny, and a twist of fate

Story: Luv is in love with Ishika and wishes to marry her; however, his fate has other plans as his widowed father falls in love with Ishika's mother. Now, who will marry who is a big question?

Review: 'Luv Ki Arrange Marriage' could have been a charming romantic comedy, but it falls short due to its stretched plot and forced humour. Despite decent performances from Annu Kapoor and Supriya Pathak, the film fails to engage the audience fully. While it may be watchable for its performances and scenic backdrop, it remains an average addition to the romcom genre.

The film begins with Luv (Sunny Singh) living with his father, Prem Kumar (Annu Kapoor), who is the neighborhood Casanova. Prem, his lookalike sister (Annu Kapoor as female), her husband (Mushtaq Khan), and Luv travel from Orchha to Bhopal to meet a potential bride for Luv. There, they encounter Ishika (Avneet Kaur), the daughter of Supriya (Supriya Pathak), a bidi-smoking garage owner. Initial interactions are rude and hostile, leading to a stormy exit. However, city riots force Luv and his family to take shelter in Supriya’s home, where they meet other quirky characters, including a wandering thief (Paritosh Tripathi) and an alcoholic grandfather (Sudhir Pandey). Chaos ensues when Luv and Ishika inevitably fall in love, only to discover that Prem and Supriya plan to marry!

Writer-director Ishrat R. Khan sets up a premise that initially seems promising for an entertaining rom-com. Unfortunately, the plot quickly becomes unbearable as it stretches thin. The humour and one-liners feel forced and fail to elicit laughs. The chemistry between Sunny and Avneet as Luv and Ishika is bland, overshadowed by the chaotic plot. However, Annu Kapoor shines as the mischievous father, injecting his trademark humour into the narrative. His portrayal highlights the absurdity of his romantic endeavours alongside his son. Supriya Pathak, as always, delivers a delightful performance, adding depth and charm to her role. Rajpal Yadav’s love-struck character brings additional humour and confusion, though some moments with Supriya's character verge on cringeworthy.

Set in Orchha, the film benefits from visually appealing shots of the town. However, beyond the scenic backdrop, the story lacks substance, making it a bland tale of love, destiny, and a twist of fate.