Maddock Films unveils motion poster as romantic drama promises scenic Kerala backdrop, cultural clash, and emotional depth
New Delhi, July 31, 2025
The wait for one of Bollywood’s most anticipated love stories just got a little longer. Maddock Films has officially announced that its romantic drama Param Sundari, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, will now release in cinemas worldwide on August 29, 2025.
Originally slated for July 25, the shift gives the film a fresh promotional push.Along with the announcement is a dramatic motion poster, which gives one the first glimpse of the lead couple: Kapoor dressed in colourful South Indian classical dance wear and Malhotra as a rough-around-the-edges North Indian traveler. Their sharply contrasting looks is a tease to the film’s central theme a collision of cultures that leads to romance.
Against the green backdrops of Kerala, Param Sundari charts a love tale that crosses geographical, linguistic, and emotional borders. Its producer, Dinesh Vijan, calls it “the year’s biggest love story,” comparing it to Mani Ratnam’s Saathiya but with a twist. The movie also features an innovative “high-tech” story line, pledging to deliver a modern takeaway.
The date adjustment is viewed as a tactical maneuver to sidestep competing against big July releases such as Saiyaara and Mahavatar Narsimha. It also leverages the solid momentum of both leads: Kapoor hot off her Telugu debut, and Malhotra riding high on Yodha’s success.
While that is a significant step forward, the release of the movie’s first single, Pardesiya a soulful ballad that will be the emotional backbone of the film has already started making waves.
With its scenic settings, subtle narrative, and new pairing, Param Sundari hopes to offer more than romance it hopes to redefine cross-cultural stories in Indian cinema.
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