Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari to star in Sony LIV rom-com Parivarik ManuRanjan

Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari are starring together for the first time in an upcoming romantic comedy titled Parivarik ManuRanjan. The movie will skip a theatrical release and stream directly on the Sony LIV platform, which has not yet announced a release date.

Cast and Crew

The makers have released a teaser describing the project as a wholesome family romance-comedy that blends humor with family relationships. Varun V. Sharma has directed the film. The story and screenplay come from Brijendra Kala, Ali Abbas Zafar, and Sharma, with Kala also writing the dialogues. Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Himanshu Kishan Mehta, and Alicia Zafar have produced the project, and Ali Abbas Zafar serves as the creative producer. The movie also marks a new collaboration between Bhanushali Studios Limited and AAZ Films.

Actor Statements

Aditi Rao Hydari shared that she smiled throughout the script and praised the situational comedy, twists, and warmth of the story. She also expressed excitement about working with Pankaj Tripathi. Pankaj Tripathi stated that he found the script charmingly simple and funny, and added that he has always admired Aditi's craft.

Context

Streaming platforms like Sony LIV frequently partner with filmmakers for direct-to-digital movie releases to reach wider audiences outside traditional cinemas. Meanwhile, Pankaj Tripathi is also preparing to host the IIFA Digital Awards at the 27th edition of the IIFA Weekend and Awards in Abu Dhabi in January 2027.