Tushar Jalota’s romantic comedy, ‘Param Sundari,’ featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, made its theatrical debut on August 29th. This week, the film silently appeared on OTT platforms, but with a catch: it’s only available for rent. Despite the lack of promotional fanfare from the cast or the streaming service, fans can now enjoy the movie from the comfort of their homes.
Where and How to Watch ‘Param Sundari’
‘Param Sundari’ can be streamed on Prime Video for a rental fee of ₹349. For comparison, recent rentals like ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ were priced at ₹399, ‘Superman’ at ₹499, and ‘Weapons’ at ₹499, though these prices have since been adjusted. Once rented, viewers have a 30-day window to start watching, and 48 hours to complete it after beginning playback. The film, rated U/A, has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Box Office Performance of ‘Param Sundari’
Upon its release, ‘Param Sundari’ garnered mixed to negative reviews. While the soundtrack, featuring compositions by Sachin-Jigar and particularly the song ‘Pardesiya,’ received praise, the film faced criticism for its storyline, screenplay, and performances. It also encountered controversy regarding the stereotypical depiction of Kerala and its people. Despite these challenges, the movie reportedly collected ₹84.26 crore worldwide, according to Sacnilk.
About ‘Param Sundari’
The film’s official synopsis describes it as a cross-cultural romance set against the backdrop of Kerala’s scenic backwaters. It follows the story of Param, a wealthy and flamboyant Delhi boy, and Sundari, a graceful local girl, as their relationship navigates humorous misadventures and cultural differences. The narrative centers on a Delhi boy’s search for his soulmate via an AI app, which leads him to Kerala. The film was directed by Tushar Jalota and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films. The cast also includes Sanjay Kapoor, Renji Panicker, Manjot Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, and Tanvi Ram in significant roles.