Pooja, a free-spirited photographer, and Arjun, a reserved pottery instructor, meet by chance and drift into an unlikely romance. As their bond deepens, differences in temperament and the weight of past wounds test whether the relationship can hold. Directed by Kushal Naik, the film pairs National Award winner Manasi Parekh with Raunaq Kamdar in a gentle, character-led love story.
Misri arrived in a crowded 2025 Gujarati year as a quiet adult romance rather than a loud crowd pleaser, and that restraint is its strength. Director Kushal Naik builds the film around two people who are easy to root for, Pooja, a photographer who trusts her instincts, and Arjun, a potter who thinks before he moves, then lets their contrasting rhythms carry the story. Manasi Parekh, fresh from national recognition, plays Pooja with a warm, lived-in ease, and Raunaq Kamdar underplays Arjun so the attraction feels earned rather than manufactured.
The pleasures here are small and specific. Tiku Talsania and Prem Gadhavi give the supporting bench genuine heart, the camera treats pottery and photography as gentle metaphors for shaping something fragile, and the screenplay trusts pauses more than most Gujarati love stories dare to. Released on 31 October 2025 into a year dominated by horror franchises and devotional blockbusters, it stood apart precisely by being small, and audiences clearly connected, lifting the film to a strong 8.3 on IMDb, where viewers kept calling it underrated and far more natural than they expected the genre to be.
It is not without faults. The central conflict is familiar, the middle stretch wanders, and anyone hoping to be surprised will read most beats early. The comedy is light rather than sharp, and the film asks for a patience it does not always repay. Yet Misri is less about plot than about mood, and on that measure it lands a sweet, sincere film that respects its characters. Parekh, coming off her National Award recognition, does not coast on that goodwill so much as quietly extend it. If you want a Gujarati romance that feels like two real adults slowly finding each other, rather than a formula chasing a hit, this one earns its evening.
Verdict
A sincere, adult Gujarati romance carried by Manasi Parekh. Light on surprise but rich in mood, and more natural than most in its genre.
What works
- Manasi Parekh's warm, natural lead turn
- Understated, believable chemistry
- Gentle craft and quiet metaphors
- Trusts silence over melodrama
What holds it back
- Familiar central conflict
- Middle stretch meanders
- Predictable beats throughout
- Slow for viewers wanting incident
Cast & crew
Cast: Manasi Parekh (Pooja), Raunaq Kamdar (Arjun), Tiku Talsania, Prem Gadhavi, Hitu Kanodia
Producers: Sanjay Soni
Watch the trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Misri worth watching?
A sincere, adult Gujarati romance carried by Manasi Parekh. Light on surprise but rich in mood, and more natural than most in its genre. Kevu Che rates it 3.5 out of 5.
What is Misri about?
Pooja, a free-spirited photographer, and Arjun, a reserved pottery instructor, meet by chance and drift into an unlikely romance. As their bond deepens, differences in temperament and the weight of past wounds test whether the relationship can hold. Directed by Kushal Naik, the film pairs National Award winner Manasi Parekh with Raunaq Kamdar in a gentle, character-led love story.
What is the IMDb rating of Misri?
Misri (2025) holds an IMDb rating of 8.3 out of 10.