Meenakshi Sundareshwar

Meenakshi Sundareshwar (2021) is a delightful Indian romantic comedy directed by Vivek Soni and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. Set in Tamil Nadu the film deals with love, long distance relationships, and marriage with an infusion of humor and warmth.

🌟 Plot Summary:

The plot revolves around Meenakshi, enacted by Sanya Malhotra, and Sundareshwar, enacted by Abhimanyu Dassani, two youngsters brought together through an arranged marriage. They hardly have anything in common, Meenakshi is an energetic Tamil cinema fanatic while Sundareshwar is a reserved techie. They do converge under one theme, being named after the Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple in Madurai.

Right after their marriage, Sunderveshwar gets an offer to work in Bangalore and has to leave Meenakshi in Madurai. This marks the start of a very touching ordeal in their lives where both engage actively through video calls, misunderstandings, and bouts of insecurity with each other while pursuing their personal goals and meeting family expectations.

🎬 Cast Highlights:

Sanya Malhotra as Meenakshi – A caring and passionate woman who desperately attempts to bridge the emotional gap in her marriage.

Abhimanyu Dassani took on the role of Sundareshwar, an engineer who is both introverted and zealous, struggling to balance his professional aspirations with his responsibilities to Meenakshi.

Shanthi Priya took on the role of Sundareshwar’s Mother, a forma-conservative mother coming to terms with her son’s changing life choices.

Why You Should Watch It:

Meenakshi Sundareshwar is an innovative take on arranged marriages and long distance relationships, with emphasis on beautiful imagery and deeply felt storytelling. The film captures the ethos of South India, with its exquisite cuisine, dialect, family culture, use of modern elements, and self-realization. The bond between Sanya Malhotra – Abhimanyu Dasani is affectionate and makes the audience smile, which makes the film even more relatable.

Besides the film, Justin Prabhakaran has been positively recognized for his remarkable and soulful music, which serves as the perfect backdrop to the couple’s emotion filled journey.