Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Movie Review And Release Live Updates Varun Dhawan Pooja Hegde Mrunal Thakur

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Movie Review and Release LIVE Updates: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles, has finally hit screens. The release is significant as it is said to mark the final film of director David Dhawan who has delivered sever memorable comedy films over the years.

Earlier, in an interview, David hinted that Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai could be his final directorial venture. “I don’t think I should do more. Vo (Varun) to chahta hi nahi mai kaam bhi karu healthwise dekhkar. This might be my last film. After this, I’ll just be Varun’s father. I will look after you..look after your family,” the veteran filmmaker said.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is also a significant film for Varun Dhawan, as it marks his first release as a lead actor in 2026. The film arrives months after the success of Border 2, which grossed over Rs 450 crore worldwide. However, Border 2 was an ensemble drama featuring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, and Varun Dhawan.

Ahead of the film’s release, Varun spoke candidly about its brand of humour and the reactions it could evoke from audiences. He said, “The film is unapologetic, there are jokes which are out there, it’s very frontfoot. The film can be criticized for certain jokes as they have double-meaning jokes. There are all types of jokes.”

Veteran trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote on X, "#HaiJawaniTohIshqHonaHai: ENTERTAINING. Rating: 3½ #DavidDhawan believes in one mantra – entertainment – and #HJTIHH offers that in abundance... A stress-buster that leaves you smiling... Don't look for logic; sit back and enjoy the ride! #HJTIHHReview. #DavidDhawan has never chased novelty in storytelling... His strength lies in taking familiar ingredients – romance, comedy, confusion, misunderstandings, colourful characters, and chartbuster music – and packaging them into a thoroughly enjoyable entertainer. #HJTIHH follows the same tried-and-tested template, and that's precisely where its charm lies... It is unabashedly entertaining, unapologetically commercial, and designed purely to make audiences smile. The screenplay moves at a brisk pace, the humour lands consistently, and the film is peppered with crowd-pleasing moments... The witty one-liners, situational comedy, and larger-than-life treatment ensure that boredom never creeps in. However, despite its concise runtime [2+ hours], #HJTIHH feels stretched during portions of the second half... The narrative stagnates momentarily instead of moving forward. The makers have smartly integrated popular songs into the narrative, making the proceedings even more engaging and watchable.

He added, "#VarunDhawan should silence all those who doubted his suitability for this role... He has a flair for comedy and displays perfect comic timing, boundless energy, and tremendous confidence throughout. #MrunalThakur and #PoojaHegde add glamour, charm, and confidence to the proceedings, complementing the narrative effectively. The supporting cast is equally impressive... #JimmyShergill is wonderful... #MouniRoy spices up the proceedings... #RakeshBedi is superb yet again... #ChunkyPanday is hilarious, contributing to some genuinely funny moments... #ManieshPaul is in top form... #RajeshKumar is first-rate. The film also features #JohnyLever, #RajpalYadav, #AliAsgar, #ManojPahwa, and #KubbraSait in brief but effective appearances. Final word? #DavidDhawan once again proves that when it comes to delivering a full-fledged entertainer, very few do it better."

David Dhawan's comedy film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, Mrunal Thakur, Maniesh Paul, Chunky Pandey, Jimmy Shergill and Mouni Roy in pivotal roles, has finally hit screens.