Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde lead a wildly tangled romantic comedy in 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai', whose trailer dropped on Saturday, 23 May, giving audiences their first full look at the chaos. The film reunites Varun with his father, director David Dhawan, for the fourth time, and is set for a theatrical release on 5 June 2025.

What the Trailer Reveals

The clip opens on a seemingly happy marriage between Varun and Mrunal's characters — but the warmth quickly unravels as the couple lands in divorce court. Mrunal's character, apparently exhausted by her husband's overwhelming affection and his relentless desire to become a father, calls time on the relationship.

Enter Pooja Hegde. Varun's character crosses paths with her and falls head over heels — and in a twist that anchors the film's central comedy, the man desperate for fatherhood ends up becoming the father of children from both women simultaneously. The trailer promises the brand of broad, high-energy humour that has defined David Dhawan's filmography.

A Fourth Father-Son Collaboration

The film marks the fourth professional pairing of David Dhawan and Varun Dhawan, following 'Main Tera Hero' (2014), 'Judwaa 2' (2017), and 'Coolie No. 1' (2020). Speaking about the project, David Dhawan said: 'This is my 46th film, and entertaining my audience continues to give me the biggest joy. The film has all the ingredients of a classic family entertainer — humour, confusion, music, and heart.'

Producer Ramesh Taurani echoed the sentiment: 'With 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai', we wanted to create a wholesome entertainer filled with laughter, music, romance, and family fun. We're excited for audiences to experience the film's energy and madness.'

Cast and Production

Beyond the lead trio, the ensemble features Mouni Roy, Chunky Panday, Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Shergill, Rakesh Bedi, and Ali Asgar in supporting roles — a lineup that signals the film is leaning hard into its comedy credentials. The film has been produced by Tips Films Ltd and co-produced by Maximilian Films (UK).

Release and Expectations

With a 5 June 2025 theatrical release, the film is positioned as a summer family outing. David Dhawan's comedies have historically performed well in the mass-entertainment segment, and the familiar father-son chemistry — along with a commercially proven cast — gives the project a built-in audience. Whether the love-triangle premise can sustain a full feature beyond the trailer's comic highlights remains to be seen when the film hits screens.