Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy directed by debutant Anuj Saini. Presented by Luv Films, it is produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg. The film is a youth-centred friendship comedy that follows three friends who attend their school reunion and end up in three very different romantic situations. It stars six newcomers: Sparsh Walia, Kunal Vaid, Sargun Kaur Luthra, Alisha Chopra, Sakshi Vaidya and Tushar Chhibber.

The film was released in theatres worldwide on 23 October 2026. Rochak Kohli leads the soundtrack, with singers such as Arijit Singh, Jubin Nautiyal and Darshan Raval. Critics have offered a mixed response, praising the fresh cast, the humour and the music, while pointing out a predictable and uneven script. At the box office, the film has had a slow start.

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar – Movie Details

Category	Details
Movie Name	Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar
Release Date	23 October 2026
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Genre	Romantic Comedy, Friendship Drama
Director	Anuj Saini (directorial debut)
Lead Cast	Sparsh Walia, Alisha Chopra, Sakshi Vaidya
Supporting Cast	Kunal Vaid, Sargun Kaur Luthra, Tushar Chhibber
Production Companies	Luv Films
Producers	Luv Ranjan, Ankur Garg
Music Director	Rochak Kohli (with Tanishk Bagchi on one track)
Cinematography	Vidushi Tiwari
Runtime	2 hours 22 minutes (approx.)
Estimated Budget	₹25 crore (unofficial estimate, including promotion)
Opening Day Collection	₹0.40–0.50 crore (approx., early estimates)
OTT Release	Not officially confirmed

Plot

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar is built around a school reunion. Three close friends return to the place where their school years began and meet old classmates, forgotten crushes and unfinished feelings. As the reunion unfolds, each of them steps into a different relationship, and the film uses these three tracks to show the trials, charm and absurdity of love in the modern age.

The film leans on nostalgia. School memories, first crushes and friendship banter form the base of the story, and the makers have described the emotions as universal even though the characters belong to a younger generation. Each romantic track has its own tone. One looks at an old crush being revisited, another follows a fresh attraction, and the third deals with the friction that comes with commitment. The common thread is the idea that love is rarely straightforward but can be worth another try.

Like earlier Luv Ranjan productions, the film relies on sharp, conversational dialogue and group chemistry. The humour comes from the friends teasing each other, from misunderstandings and from the overconfidence of young love. One of the romantic tracks asks viewers to accept a quick emotional turnaround involving a school crush and an upcoming wedding, and this is the part where reviewers felt the writing becomes less convincing.

Main Cast and Characters

Sparsh Walia as Gautam: Gautam is one of the three best friends at the centre of the story. Sparsh Walia’s performance has drawn attention for its youthful energy and conversational charm, and some reviewers compared the screen persona to early Kartik Aaryan rom-com roles. He is among the most noticed faces of the debut cast.

Kunal Vaid as Vedant: Vedant is the second member of the friend group. His track adds a different emotional shade to the reunion, and his scenes with the other friends help the film keep its light, banter-driven rhythm.

Sargun Kaur Luthra as Shivi: Shivi is the third friend in the central trio. Her character gives the group a different viewpoint on love and relationships, balancing the more impulsive reactions of the others.

Alisha Chopra as Gehna: Gehna is one of the key love interests in the story. Alisha Chopra is one of the six debutants billed in the lead cast, and her role forms part of the film’s reunion-driven romantic tracks.

Tushar Chhibber as Kabir: Kabir is another important character in the ensemble. Tushar Chhibber’s performance has been described as sincere, and he adds to the film’s youthful, friendly tone.

Sakshi Vaidya: Sakshi Vaidya is one of the film’s six debut leads and appears in one of the central romantic tracks. A promotional poster showed her alongside Kunal Vaid, introducing one of the film’s young couples.

Production, Creative and Technical Aspects

Development and Story

The film comes from Luv Films, the banner associated with popular relationship comedies such as Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. Luv Ranjan has said that the story is rooted in memories most people keep returning to: school, friendships, crushes and the people who made those years special. He has also said that launching newcomers is a challenge he looks forward to, recalling the experience of Pyaar Ka Punchnama fifteen years ago.

Anuj Saini makes his directorial debut with the film. The dialogues are credited to Luv Ranjan, Jehan Handa and Anuj Saini, and the writing is one of the film’s selling points, with its quick, witty exchanges.

Casting and Characters

The biggest creative decision behind the film is its all-new cast. Six actors, none of whom had appeared in a feature film before, lead the film together. The makers revealed the cast through a first-look poster on 17 September 2026, and later released six individual posters showing the young couples in playful, quirky poses. The cast was also brought together at a public event, where Luv Ranjan introduced the six newcomers.

Filming and Locations

The film was shot in and around Dehradun, and reviewers have noted that the hill-town locations give the film an appealing, fresh look that suits its school-reunion setting. The scenic backdrop adds warmth to the romantic and friendship scenes.

Production Companies

Luv Films presents and produces the film, with Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg as producers. The banner has a long record in the youth-oriented romantic comedy space, and this film continues the same approach by focusing on relationships, friendship and humour rather than star power.

Cinematography and Editing

Vidushi Tiwari handled the cinematography, which has been described as good, helping the film look bright and youthful. The visual style supports the nostalgic, feel-good tone and makes use of the natural locations.

Music and Background Score

Rochak Kohli leads the music of the film, and most critics have called it one of the strongest parts of the package. The background music has been described as acceptable, while the songs have been praised for fitting the romantic mood.

Music and Soundtrack Details

The soundtrack features eight songs, with Rochak Kohli as the main composer and Tanishk Bagchi contributing one track. Singers include Jubin Nautiyal, Arijit Singh, Darshan Raval, Shreyas Jain, Faheem Abdullah, Aditya Rikhari, Heer and Rochak Kohli himself.

Song	Singer(s)	Music	Lyrics
Pyaar Manga Hai Tumhi Se	Jubin Nautiyal	Rochak Kohli	Raj Shekhar
Purane Din	Arijit Singh	Rochak Kohli	Kumaar
Jaane Kis Mod Pe	Darshan Raval, Shreyas Jain	Rochak Kohli	Gurpreet Saini
Chaand	Faheem Abdullah	Faheem Abdullah / Rochak Kohli	–

1. Pyaar Manga Hai Tumhi Se

“Pyaar Manga Hai Tumhi Se” was the first song released from the film, on 27 September 2026. Jubin Nautiyal sings it, with music by Rochak Kohli and lyrics by Raj Shekhar. The track sets a soft, romantic tone and introduces the emotional side of the story.

2. Purane Din

“Purane Din” is sung by Arijit Singh and written by Kumaar. As the title suggests, it carries the film’s nostalgic mood, looking back at school days and the memories attached to them. It fits the reunion setting and works as one of the film’s emotional anchors.

3. Jaane Kis Mod Pe

“Jaane Kis Mod Pe” is sung by Darshan Raval and Shreyas Jain, with lyrics by Gurpreet Saini. It has been singled out by reviewers as one of the winning tracks of the album, and its melodic, easy-listening style suits the film’s breezy romance.

4. Chaand

“Chaand” features Faheem Abdullah and adds a more melodic, mellow flavour to the album, giving the soundtrack some variety beyond the main romantic numbers.

Background Score

The background score has been described as just about fine. It supports the comic and romantic scenes without standing out, and the songs do most of the heavy lifting in building the film’s mood.

Release Date and Theatrical Distribution

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar Release Details

Detail	Information
Film Title	Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar
Release Date in India	23 October 2026
First Poster Release	17 September 2026
Trailer Release Date	21 September 2026
First Song Release	27 September 2026
Production Company	Luv Films
Runtime	2 hours 22 minutes (approx.)
Format	Hindi 2D
Worldwide Release	23 October 2026
OTT Release Date	Not officially confirmed
OTT Release Platform	Not officially confirmed

Official Release Date

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar was released in cinemas on Friday, 23 October 2026. The date was announced along with the first poster in mid-September, and the film was promoted as a friendship comedy for young audiences. A fresh set of six couple posters followed on 14 October, a few days before release.

Promotion and Ticket Offers

The trailer arrived on 21 September 2026 and introduced the six debutants through a mix of banter, love stories and friendship moments. The makers also ran a buy-one-get-one ticket offer around the release to draw early audiences, which is a common tactic for films without established stars.

Theatrical Format

The film is available in the standard Hindi 2D format. Showtimes and ticket availability vary by city and cinema.

OTT Release and Streaming Availability

The OTT platform and digital premiere date have not been officially announced. Most Hindi films reach streaming platforms some weeks after the theatrical run, but a specific date or service should only be treated as final once the makers or an authorised platform confirms it. This section will be updated as soon as an announcement is made.

Budget and Box Office Collection

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar Budget and Box Office

Box Office Detail	Reported Figures
Estimated Budget	₹25 crore (unofficial, including promotion)
Release Date	23 October 2026
Day 1 Advance Booking (India Gross)	Approx. ₹10 lakh
Opening Day Collection (India Net)	Approx. ₹0.40–0.50 crore (early estimates vary)
Opening Weekend Projection	Around ₹2 crore (trade estimate)
Worldwide Collection	Not yet reported

Production Budget

The makers have not announced an official budget. Unofficial trade estimates put the cost at around ₹25 crore including promotion, and these should be treated as estimates rather than audited figures.

Opening Day Box Office Collection

The film opened slowly on Friday, 23 October 2026. Early reports placed the first-day India net collection at roughly ₹0.40–0.50 crore, and some trackers listed an even lower initial figure, which is common before final numbers are updated. The release carried no big star, and the buy-one-get-one offer did little to lift footfalls. Advance bookings for the first day had stood at around ₹10 lakh gross, with low occupancy across morning, afternoon and evening shows.

Weekend Outlook

Trade analysts expect the opening weekend to land at around ₹2 crore if Saturday and Sunday show some growth. The film’s long-term run will depend on word of mouth from young audiences, since it has no major star power and a limited release footprint. Figures may vary between tracking services and are subject to revision.

Ratings, Reviews and Audience Reception

Platform	Rating / Review
Bollywood Hungama	2.5/5
Free Press Journal	3/5
Sunday Guardian	Mixed, film praised for cast and music but called lacking in heart
Audience reviews	Several early reviews around 3.5/5 on listing platforms
IMDb / BookMyShow	Aggregate ratings not yet established

Ratings and review availability should be verified against current listings before publication, as scores and audience votes can change.

Critics Reviews and Overall Reception

Reviews are mixed but lean mildly positive on the performances and music. Critics have described the film as a breezy, youthful entertainer with likeable debutants, funny dialogues and a pleasant look. Anuj Saini’s direction has been called simple but effective, with the characters and their reasons for attending the reunion well established.

The criticism centres on the script. Some reviewers felt that one of the romantic tracks asks viewers to believe in a very fast change of heart, and that the film leans on familiar, old-school rom-com ideas without enough emotional depth. Others pointed out that it does not reach the impact of Luv Ranjan’s earlier hits.

Performances

The six newcomers have received a warm response for their sincerity and freshness. Sparsh Walia has been mentioned the most for his charm and energy, while Sakshi Vaidya, Kunal Vaid, Alisha Chopra and Tushar Chhibber have also been noted for their efforts.

Music

Rochak Kohli’s soundtrack is widely seen as the film’s strongest department. “Jaane Kis Mod Pe” and “Purane Din” are the tracks most often mentioned.

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar Photos

The photo gallery features the six debut leads, the couple posters, school-reunion moments and the Dehradun locations. These images give a closer look at the film’s youthful, colourful atmosphere and its ensemble cast.

Where to Watch Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar is currently running in theatres across India. Availability varies by city and cinema, so check local listings before planning a visit. The film is not available on any OTT platform at the moment.

• BookMyShow: Search for the film to check nearby cinemas, showtimes and ticket prices.
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Availability depends on the city, cinema and current schedule. The OTT platform and digital release date will be added here once announced.

Is Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar Worth Watching?

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar is worth considering for viewers who enjoy light college-style romantic comedies and friendship-driven stories. Its main strengths are the fresh cast, the quick dialogues, the Dehradun backdrop and Rochak Kohli’s music. It works best as a casual outing with friends, especially for those who like the nostalgic feel of school reunions and first-love stories.

Viewers looking for a deep emotional story or a strongly written script may find it uneven, as some romantic developments feel rushed and the film follows familiar rom-com patterns. Overall, it is a pleasant, easy watch for young audiences and fans of Luv Ranjan’s relationship comedies, but expectations are best kept moderate.

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