Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023)

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar has that rare rom-com spark where the jokes land, the music lifts you, and the emotions sneak up on you when you least expect it—powered by a breezy, crackling chemistry between Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. Luv Ranjan keeps the vibe glossy and high-energy, but beneath the swagger and punchlines is a surprisingly pointed tug-of-war between modern independence and old-school family closeness, the kind of conflict that feels recognizable without turning heavy. Ranbir, in particular, makes a potentially slippery character oddly watchable, letting charm and vulnerability share the same frame as the comedy. It’s not for everyone—if you dislike loud, Bollywood-scale romantic antics or don’t vibe with relationship gamesmanship, you may roll your eyes—but if you want a crowd-pleasing entertainer with real heart in its final stretch, this one delivers.

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar wants to be a glossy, modern rom-com about love versus independence, with a “break-up consultant” hook and big, family-friendly Bollywood energy. The problem is it often mistakes endless chatter and stretched-out set pieces for wit, so the runtime can feel like it’s doing cardio while the story is still tying its shoelaces. If you’re sensitive to dated gender politics or don’t enjoy Luv Ranjan’s brand of loud, lecture-y relationship banter, this may come off less charming and more exhausting than it intends. Still, Ranbir Kapoor’s breezy charisma and a few genuinely funny moments keep it watchable if you’re in the mood for a shiny, overstuffed crowd-pleaser rather than a tight, believable romance.