Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar Review: Luv Ranjan’s Fresh

Looking for a light, laugh-friendly watch this weekend? Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar brings six newcomers, a school reunion in Mussoorie and plenty of banter. Here’s a spoiler-free verdict.

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar: Film Overview

Detail	Info
Director	Anuj Saini
Writers	Luv Ranjan, Jehan Handa, Anuj Saini
Cast	Sparsh Walia, Kunal Vaid, Sargun Kaur Luthra, Alisha Chopra, Sakshi Vaidya, Tushar Chhibber
Music	Rochak Kohli
Release	October 23, 2026
Pinkvilla rating	3/5

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar: The Story

Three friends share a flat in Delhi-NCR and work at the same company. They’re single and unhappy with their jobs, so when they learn their school crushes will attend a reunion in Mussoorie, they decide to go. Gautam (Sparsh Walia) is after Gehna, Vedant (Kunal Vaid) likes Simran, and Shivi (Sargun Kaur Luthra) is smitten with Karan. The weekend brings romance, complications and a few surprises, with some twists arriving in the second half.

What Works?

Witty dialogues: The writing is the film’s strongest asset, adding humor and energy to familiar romantic situations.
Three love tracks: Each romance has its own feel, which keeps the story from getting stale.
Music and visuals: Zulmi is a catchy number, Kamaal stands out for its choreography, and the locations and costumes add polish.
Second-half surprises: They stop the plot from becoming fully predictable.
Rajkummar Rao’s cameo: The special appearance gives the film a lively boost.

What Doesn’t?

Momentum dips in places because some narrative choices feel abrupt. A few characters’ motivations aren’t built up convincingly. The review points to Gehna’s possessiveness as underdeveloped, and to Vedant’s harsh treatment of Simran as something that needed a more thoughtful resolution. Some performances also tip into over-the-top territory.

Performances

The six newcomers are likeable and suit the youthful tone, and their screen presence carries the romance even when the script wobbles. Gobind Singh Mehta, Rishabh Dev Singh and Ishika Jaiwani offer decent support.

Box Office Snapshot

Pinkvilla reports a weak start. The film opened at about Rs 50 lakh, which the outlet labels a poor first day, though still double the opening of Tum Mere Ho.

Conclusion

It won’t reinvent the genre, but it’s an easy, breezy watch if you enjoy campus-reunion romance with sharp one-liners. Go in for the humor and music, not for emotional depth.

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