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Varun Dhawan Unveils ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ Teaser as Release Shifts to May 22

Early reactions raise nostalgia notes alongside concerns over AI use.

Overview

  • The first-look teaser, released Tuesday on Varun Dhawan’s Instagram, also confirmed a new theatrical date of May 22, 2026.
  • The clip tees up a “double trouble” romance with Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur, opens on AI-generated toddlers, and features a reworked Ishq Sona Hai from Biwi No. 1.
  • Viewers compared the setup to Govinda-era comedies such as Sandwich and Judwaa 2, while many criticised the toddler sequence for relying on AI.
  • Instagram influencer Simran Bhat said two people at Delhi’s Rajiv Chowk Metro tried to script her “review” of the teaser, and Dhawan replied on her Reel, writing, “Hope you get the views you really want with this video.”
  • Directed by David Dhawan in his 46th film and produced by Tips Films with Maximillian Films (UK), the title now lands in a busy May 22 corridor that entertainment outlets say includes other Hindi releases.