'Parivarik ManuRanjan' on SonyLIV: Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari's family comedy gets release date

"Parivarik ManuRanjan", an upcoming Hindi romantic comedy and family drama, is set to premiere on Sony LIV on November 13, 2026. Promising a wholesome family entertainer, the film’s makers promise an enjoyable combination of romance, humour and everyday situations, tailor-made for audiences of all ages.

Set in Lucknow, the story follows Helen (Aditi Rao Hydari), a property manager from Delhi who arrives in the city to handle a large ancestral mansion. There, she meets Ranjan Dubey (Pankaj Tripathi), the mansion's only occupant and one of Lucknow's most eligible bachelors. Their unexpected meeting paves the way for a romance filled with family complications, amusing situations and comic twists.

The film marks the first time Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari will share the screen. They are joined by experienced actors Brijendra Kala, Mukesh Tiwari and Sunita Rajwar in supporting roles.

"Parivarik ManuRanjan" is directed by Varun V. Sharma, who also co-wrote the story and screenplay with Brijendra Kala and filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar. The film is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Himanshu Kishan Mehta and Alicia Zafar, with Ali Abbas Zafar serving as creative producer.

Varun V. Sharma previously made his directorial debut with "Bunty Aur Babli 2" (2021), starring Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari. Before directing, he worked as a screenwriter and assistant director. His writing credits include "Bharat" (2019), the Salman Khan-starrer directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.

Pankaj Tripathi was last seen in "Mirzapur: The Movie" (Prime Video), while Aditi Rao Hydari most recently appeared in "Lust Stories 3" (Netflix).