Umesh unexpectedly reconnects with Ketki, his college crush who is now a divorcee, and their old romance reignites. At the same time, his son Tejas falls for Reva, and father and son begin planning a double wedding. What follows is a run of misunderstandings, comic mix-ups and emotional turns as the family navigates tradition and modern love.
Hu ane Tu carries Siddharth Randeria from the Gujarati stage into a full family comedy, and it plays to exactly what his audiences turn up for. The setup is a double love story across two generations. Umesh runs into Ketki, his college crush who is now divorced, and the old spark returns. At the same time his son Tejas falls for Reva, and the two men end up planning a joint wedding through a long run of misunderstandings and situational comedy.
Manan Sagar directs his first feature and keeps it clean and easy to follow. The film leans on Randeria's comic timing and dialogue delivery, which carry long stretches on their own. Reviewers singled out Parikshit Tamaliya, who holds his own opposite the veteran and often walks away with the scene. Sonali Lele Desai and Puja Joshi give the two romances warmth, and the Kedar and Bhargav songs sit inside the story rather than stopping it. Ajay Devgn launched the trailer in Mumbai, a signal of the reach its producers at Panorama Studios were aiming for.
It is not trying to reinvent anything. The climax is predictable and the emotional beats arrive on schedule, which critics noted even while enjoying the ride. What works is the ease of it, the father and son banter, and a cast that clearly likes the material. Newz Daddy gave it three and a half out of five and called it a complete family entertainer, and a 7.1 on IMDb backs the goodwill. If you want a low-stakes Gujarati comedy for a weekend with family, this delivers what it promises.
Verdict
A comfortable, warm-hearted Gujarati family comedy that rides Siddharth Randeria's timing and a scene-stealing Parikshit Tamaliya, even if the story never surprises.
What works
- Siddharth Randeria's comic timing anchors the film
- Parikshit Tamaliya holds his own against the veteran
- Two-generation love story keeps it warm
- Kedar and Bhargav songs fit the narrative
What holds it back
- Predictable climax
- Emotional beats arrive on schedule
- Leans heavily on Randeria's presence
- Little new for the genre
Cast & crew
Writers: Vinod K Sarvaiya
Music: Kedar & Bhargav
Cast: Siddharth Randeria (Umesh), Sonali Lele Desai (Ketki), Parikshit Tamaliya (Tejas), Puja Joshi (Reva), Sunil Vishrani
Producers: Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Siddharth Randeria, Ishaan Randeria
Watch the trailer
Play the official trailer on YouTubeMore Comedy Gujarati films
Frequently asked
Is Hu ane Tu worth watching?
A comfortable, warm-hearted Gujarati family comedy that rides Siddharth Randeria's timing and a scene-stealing Parikshit Tamaliya, even if the story never surprises. Kevu Che rates it 3.5 out of 5.
What is Hu ane Tu about?
Umesh unexpectedly reconnects with Ketki, his college crush who is now a divorcee, and their old romance reignites. At the same time, his son Tejas falls for Reva, and father and son begin planning a double wedding. What follows is a run of misunderstandings, comic mix-ups and emotional turns as the family navigates tradition and modern love.
What is the IMDb rating of Hu ane Tu?
Hu ane Tu (2023) holds an IMDb rating of 7.1 out of 10.