Film

Student of the Year 2

Name: Student of the Year 2
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2019
Cast: Tiger Shroff, Ananya Panday, Tara Sutaria, Aditya Seal, Harsh Beniwal

Coming-of-age
Light-hearted

A Bollywood romance-comedy about college life, competition, and finding yourself. Tiger Shroff leads a bright, energetic film that prioritises charm and chemistry over depth. It's comfort viewing—fizzy, occasionally funny, designed to make you feel good without demanding much in return.

TMDb rating

2.1

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