Loveyapa (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – The madness after a couple exchanges their mobile phones and begins to unearth bitter truth about each other.

My Take – We live in a world where there’s an app for pretty much everything. Be it food, groceries, medicines, clothes, shoes, electronics and of course love.

No wonder loyalty has become a big barrier for young couples, who despite staying in communication throughout the day/night via smartphones, feel emotionally disconnected when the time comes to navigate the complexities of a relationship. Particularly considering how another option is readily available with a simple swipe or click.

Making interesting observations on how the younger generation is losing touch with reality, along with the stark difference between their online and offline personalities, is this latest from director Advait Chandan (Secret Superstar, Laal Singh Chaddha), the Hindi remake of the Tamil film Love Today (2022), which uses a delicious premise to explore the nuances of modern-day relationships.

Structured as a refreshing blend of romance and comedy, the resulting film, despite all the negativity around it, surprisingly manages to strike a fine balance between humor and emotional depth, making it both an entertaining and thought-provoking experience. Most importantly, it acknowledges the social media-driven culture of today, presenting both its perks and pitfalls without getting preachy. A story rooted in the digital age that doesn’t feel gimmicky.

Sure, most of the drama and twists are predictable, but what makes the film truly enjoyable is its ability to evoke a gentle smile throughout, even as it delves into the complexities of trust and love. It’s a film that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the bitter-sweetness of relationships in the digital landscape.

Even subtly commenting on cybercrime and issues of our hyper-connected world. If you’re looking for a fresh, feel-good watch with a touch of modern realism, this big screen debuts of Aamir Khan’s older son Junaid Khan and Sridevi’s younger daughter Khushi Kapoor is definitely worth your time.

The story follows a quintessential Gen Z couple, Baani Sharma (Khushi Kapoor) and Gaurav “Gucci” Sachdeva (Junaid Khan), who have been in a relationship for a while and strive on the fact that they don’t hide anything from each other. Though the young lovebirds aim to get married someday, it is not exactly on the cards with the focus currently being on ongoing martial rituals of Kiran (Tanvika Parlikar), Gaurav’s sister.

That is until, they are caught talking to each other on phone by her Baani’s strict father Atul (Ashutosh Rana). With their relationship exposed, he calls Gaurav for a meeting. But before agreeing to accept his hand in marriage, he sets forth an unusual condition: the two must swap their mobile phones for a day and then meet again the following day to see how well they really know each other.

However, in those 24 hours, many secrets are revealed that shatter the foundation of their relationship, leading them to keep the phones for three more days to explore further and expose each other on a larger scale.

From here on, what started off as a light-hearted premise quickly unravels into a series of shocking revelations, leaving the couple questioning not just their love but also their perception of honesty and trust. The engaging screenplay ensures that the film never loses its grip, making it an enjoyable watch from start to finish. The humor is well-placed, with sarcastic dialogues and situational comedy keeping the tone lighthearted.

Though the film is rooted in middle-class Delhi milieu, its characters’ language and concerns feel universal — a testament to how technology has homogenized cultures and values. Written by Sneha Desai, the narrative cleverly taps into the anxiety of digital footprints, undisclosed social media accounts, private messages, and those late-night conversations with others that partners never expect to see.

Here, both Gucci and Baani have secrets buried in their phones: she has exes, and is a convincing liar; he has former and former girlfriends. She has midnight chats strung with emojis, and he, well, has a separate steamy chat history whose surfacing causes the chief chaos in the film, which finally dives into the area of body-shaming, deep fakes and toxic masculinity.

This is a generation where moving from one relationship to the next is as effortless as changing a phone cover. Exes frequently resurface, and people seamlessly juggle past and present romances, always keeping an emotional backup on standby. Raising some compelling questions about our phone-obsessed lives.

Meanwhile, there’s also a parallel budding love story that makes its way between Anupam (Kiku Sharda) and Kiran. The arranged match quickly transitions into a wedding, leaving everyone astonished at the possibility of such a union. Their love story unfolds smoothly until, once again, a phone disrupts the equation.

While the film is refreshingly free from unnecessary melodrama, there are moments where the emotional beats could have been fleshed out better. Some confrontations between the leads, especially post-phone swap, could have been more intense to drive home the film’s core message about trust in relationships. Also some of the ideas presented could have been explored further. Some serious consequences of phone misuse are rushed through so quickly that it feels like the writers were simply ticking off a checklist from a template.

Performances wise, despite what the marketing had you believe, Junaid Khan is natural and effortless. With a strong theatrical background, he brings a level of conviction that many newcomers struggle with. His dialogue delivery is crisp, his comic timing is on point, and he manages to hold his own even in solo scenes where he has to carry the weight of the narrative. There is an effortless charm to him, making Gucci a character you root for despite his flaws.

The same goes for Khushi Kapoor, who effortlessly outclassed her fellow debutantes in The Archies (2023), once again proves her potential as a promising young actress. She completely owns the innocent, girl-next-door vibe and shines especially in the emotional sequences.

As the parents, Ashutosh Rana and Grusha Kapoor are excellent as always. Kiku Sharda and Tanvika Parlikar steal the show with their measured performances and emerge as surprising elements. On the whole, ‘Loveyapa‘ is a lighthearted yet meaningful blend of love, laughter and digital conundrums.