Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari team up for the first time in Sony LIV’s Parivarik ManuRanjan

Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari unite for Sony LIV’s Parivarik ManuRanjan, a romantic comedy directed by Varun V. Sharma.
Vaishnavi Gavankar
October 23, 2026 / 19:41 IST
Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari

Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari are coming together on screen for the first time in Sony LIV’s upcoming original film Parivarik ManuRanjan. Directed by Varun V. Sharma, the romantic comedy promises a mix of love, humour and family entertainment.

Sony LIV has announced its upcoming original film Parivarik ManuRanjan, bringing together actors Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari in a fresh on-screen pairing. The streaming platform unveiled the film’s teaser on October 23, offering audiences their first glimpse of the family-oriented romantic comedy.

Described as a shuddh paarivarik romance-comedy, the film aims to combine romance with humour and the warmth of family relationships.

One of the biggest highlights of Parivarik ManuRanjan is the casting of Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari, who will share screen space for the first time.

Pankaj, known for his performances across films and streaming projects, has established himself as an actor capable of moving between comedy, drama and intense character-driven roles.

Aditi, meanwhile, has earned recognition for her performances in Hindi and regional cinema, particularly in romantic dramas and period productions.

Their pairing introduces a new combination for audiences, with the upcoming film bringing both actors into a family-centric romantic comedy.

While details about their characters have not yet been revealed, the makers are positioning their chemistry as one of the film’s central attractions.

The newly released teaser introduces the tone of the upcoming film, which revolves around love, laughter and family relationships.

According to the makers, Parivarik ManuRanjan will offer a lighthearted take on romance while exploring the emotions and everyday humour associated with family life.

The film’s promotional material highlights its promise of wholesome entertainment, with the unusual pairing of Pankaj and Aditi at the centre of the narrative.

The complete storyline and further character details remain under wraps.

Parivarik ManuRanjan is directed by Varun V. Sharma.

The story and screenplay have been Ali Abbas Zafar and Varun V. Sharma, while Brijendra Kala has also penned the dialogues

The film is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Himanshu Kishan Mehta and Alicia Zafar.

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, known for directing several mainstream Hindi films, is associated with the project as creative producer.

The collaboration brings together a team of filmmakers and writers for a romance-comedy designed for digital audiences.

Parivarik ManuRanjan will premiere exclusively on Sony LIV.

Although the platform has released the first teaser and confirmed the film’s lead cast, an official streaming date has not yet been announced.

With Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari sharing the screen for the first time, the upcoming film is set to offer audiences a new pairing in a story built around romance, comedy and family relationships.

Vaishnavi Gavankar is a senior entertainment journalist with over 8 years of experience covering Bollywood, Television, OTT platforms, and regional cinema.
first published: Oct 23, 2026 07:41 pm

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