23 May,2026 03:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Varun Dhawan in a still from Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
The trailer of David Dhawan's upcoming directorial Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has been unveiled. The makers promise a fun, chaotic comedy that is typical of a David Dhawan film. The film reunites Varun Dhawan with his father after Main Tera Hero, Coolie No.1 and Judwaa 2. The film will be released in theatres on June 5, 2026.
The trailer opens with Varun enjoying a romantic moment with his wife, played by Mrunal Thakur. However, things soon take a wrong turn as the couple reaches the court for a divorce. Mrunal's character is apparently done with the excessive attention and affection showered on her by Varun, who is also desperate to embrace fatherhood.
Amidst all this, Varun meets Pooja Hegde's character and falls for her as well. As luck would have it, the man who was eager to become a parent ends up becoming the father of both Mrunal and Pooja's children.
The film leans heavily into relationship comedy, with several scenes revolving around marriage anxieties and comic misunderstandings.
Known for his signature brand of loud, colourful entertainers, David Dhawan appears to return to familiar territory with visual gags, exaggerated misunderstandings and ensemble-driven comedy.
The trailer also features energetic musical sequences, including a remixed version of the popular 1990s track 'Chunari Chunari'.
Here's the trailer:
Fronted by Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, the film positions itself as a full-fledged family entertainer packed with confusion, chaos and high-energy humour. The ensemble cast also includes Rakesh Bedi, Chunky Panday, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy, Rajesh Kumar and Ali Asgar in pivotal roles.
The film's soundtrack has already generated attention online. Tracks such as 'WOW' have emerged as dance favourites, while 'Tera Ho Jaun' brings a romantic touch to the album. 'Vyah Karwado Ji' has also gained traction as a wedding-themed number.
Speaking about the film, director David Dhawan said, "This is my 46th film, and entertaining my audience continues to give me biggest joy. The film has all the ingredients of a classic family entertainer, humour, confusion, music, and heart," in a press note.
Producer Ramesh Taurani added, "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," in a press note.
