Film

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar

Name: Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Family
Released: 2023
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Anubhav Singh Bassi, Dimple Kapadia, Boney Kapoor

Romantic comedy
Light-hearted

A Hindi romantic comedy about a professional breakup artist who makes his living helping couples split—until he falls for a sharp, independent woman who won't play by his rules. It's warm, funny, and deeply invested in the idea that the right person can undo all your carefully laid plans. For anyone who loves romantic comedy that actually trusts its audience to care about character.

TMDb rating

3.2

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