Shubh Mangal Saavdhan(2017)
Shubh Mangal Saavdhan is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by R. S. Prasanna. It stars Ayushmann Khurrana as Mudit Sharma and Bhumi Pednekar as Sugandha Joshi. The story follows a couple whose wedding plans are disrupted when the groom develops erectile dysfunction. The film explores how love and honesty can overcome embarrassment and societal pressure. It is a remake of the 2013 Tamil film Kalyana Samayal Saadham. The film was produced by Aanand L. Rai and Krishika Lulla. It released on September 1, 2017, and received positive reviews for its sensitive handling of a taboo subject. The film was a commercial success and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 1 September 2017
- Director
- RS Prasanna
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Mudit and Sugandha are in love and ready to get married. But a night of intimacy reveals a shocking problem. Mudit cannot perform sexually. As the wedding approaches, his secret threatens to destroy everything. Can their love survive the ultimate test of embarrassment and family drama?
“Love is not about perfection.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
Cast reunions in this film: Ayushmann Khurrana & Bhumi Pednekar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the director's own 2013 Tamil film 'Kalyana Samayal Saadham'.
- Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar reunited for this film after their debut together in 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha'.
- The film's title is a playful twist on the traditional Hindu wedding blessing 'Shubh Mangal Savadhan'.
- It was part of a wave of Hindi films in the late 2010s openly discussing taboo health topics.
- The script consulted medical experts to accurately portray erectile dysfunction and its psychological impact.
- A special promotional event had the actors taking a 'pre-marital exam' to humorously tie into the theme.
- The film was a commercial success, earning over ten times its production budget at the box office.
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