{{Short description|2026 film directed by Dhwani Gautam}} {{Update|date=May 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox film | name = Vaanki Chuki Love Story | image = Vaanki_Chuki_Love_Story_Poster.jpg | caption = Official Poster | director = Dhwani Gautam | producer = Nitin Bhanushali <br> Vaishali Nitin Bhanushali <br> Purvik Bhanushali (Co Producer) <br> Krisha Bhanushali (Co Producer) <br> Karan Bhanushali (Co Producer) | writer = {{Plainlist| * Prem Gadhavi * Nikita Shah * Aditi Varma }} | starring = {{Plainlist| * Puja Joshi * Parikshit Tamaliya * Bhavin Bhanushali * Miloni Jhonsa * Dharmesh Vyas }} | cinematography = Suraj C Kurade | editing = Harkirat Singh Lal | music = Rahul Munjariya <br> Aghori Muzik <br> Bhavin Bhanushali <br> Gaurang Pala <br> Dharmdev Maniar | studio = {{Plainlist| * Nitishali Productions * Dhwani Gautam Films }} | distributor = Panorama Studios | runtime = 153 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2026 |title=''Vaanki Chuki Love Story'' [PG] |url=https://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/motion-picture-ratings/classification-details/?cpbc_id=625776 |access-date=5 May 2026 |publisher=British Columbia Film Classification Office <small>(Consumer Protection BC)</small> |language=en-CA}}</ref> | country = India | language = Gujarati | released = {{Film date|2026|05|8|df=y}} }}
'''''Vaanki Chuki Love Story''''' (Gujarati: '''''વાંકી ચૂકી લવ સ્ટોરી''''') is an upcoming Indian Gujarati romantic comedy, family drama and suspense film directed by Dhwani Gautam and written by Prem Gadhavi, Nikita Shah and Aditi Varma.<ref name=DB1>{{cite news|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/entertainment/bollywood/news/gujarati-cinema-latest-movie-vanki-chuki-love-story-muhurat-shot-bhuj-135315400.html |title=ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ 'વાંકી ચૂંકી લવ સ્ટોરી'નું શૂટિંગ શરૂ:ડિરેક્ટર ધ્વનિ ગૌતમની ફિલ્મમાં ભાવિન ભાનુશાલી, પૂજા જોશી, પરીક્ષિત તમાલિયા, મિલોની ઝોન્સા લીડ રોલમાં |date=26 June 2025|work=Divya Bhaskar |access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref><ref name=TOI2/> The film stars Puja Joshi, Parikshit Tamaliya, Bhavin Bhanushali, Miloni Jhonsa, Dharmesh Vyas and others. It is produced by Nitin Bhanushali under the banner of Nitishali Productions, in association with Dhwani Gautam Films.<ref name=GM1>{{cite news|url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/article/vaanki-chuki-love-story-begins-shooting-in-bhuj-promises-fresh-gujarati-romance-246505 |title=`વાંકી ચૂકી લવ સ્ટોરી`નું નીકળ્યું મૂરત, ગુજરાતી રોમેન્ટિક ડ્રામાની થશે શરૂઆત |date=26 June 2025|work=Gujarati Mid-day |access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref><ref name=DB1/> The film was released in theatres on 8 May 2026.<ref name=TOI3/><ref name=DB3>{{cite news|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/entertainment/news/vanki-chuki-love-story-teaser-release-dharmes-vyas-pooja-joshi-137461489.html |title=પ્રેમ, સંગીત અને ડ્રામાનો ધમાકેદાર ડોઝ:'વાંકી ચૂકી લવ સ્ટોરી'નું ટીઝર રિલીઝ, ધર્મેશ વ્યાસ, પૂજા જોષી સહિતાના કલાકારોની મસમોટી ફોજ |date=17 March 2026|work=Divya Bhaskar |access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref>
== Plot == Dev agrees to marry Tithi after a painful breakup with Mayra, but their carefully planned destination wedding in Kutch takes an unexpected turn when Mayra returns as the wedding planner. As festivities unfold and hidden tensions rise, Dev is forced to confront unresolved feelings and choose between his past and his future.<ref name=TOI2/>
== Cast == * Puja Joshi as Tithi<ref name=TOI2/> * Parikshit Tamaliya as Dev<ref name=TOI2/> * Bhavin Bhanushali as Yug<ref name=TOI2/><ref name=GM1/> * Miloni Jhonsa as Mayra<ref name=TOI2/><ref name=DB1/> * Dharmesh Vyas * Surbhi Javeri Vyas * Hemang Dave<ref name=TOI3/> * Chetan Daiya * Shekhar Shukla * Akash Pandya * Hemin Trivedi * Harita Shah * Satvi Choksi * Rupa Mehta * Hetal Parmar * Mahiman Pandya
== Soundtrack == {{Infobox album | name = Vaanki Chuki Love Story | type = soundtrack | artist = | cover = blank | alt = | released = {{Start date|df=yes|2026}} | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = Feature film soundtrack | length = {{Duration|m=21|s=06}} | language = Gujarati | label = Nitishali Productions | misc = {{External media | audio1 = [https://www.jiosaavn.com/label/nitishali-productions-songs/l2TIUl00ZJ0_ Vaanki Chuki Love Story Full Album] on JioSaavn}} }}
=== Tracklist === {{Track listing | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = 21:06 | all_music = Kruz, Bhavin Bhanushali, Gaurang Pala, Rahul Munjariya<ref name=DB2/><ref name=TOI3/> | all_lyrics = Aghori Muzik, Bhavin Bhanushali, Nandan Purohit, Bharat Rami, Bhargav Purohit | title1 = Fagan Foram | extra1 = Kruz, Hard-D, K. Deep, Megh Mehta, Bansari Maisuriya | music1 = Kruz (Aghori Muzik) | lyrics1 = Aghori Muzik | length1 = 03:59 | title2 = Prem Thayo | extra2 = Bhavin Bhanushali | music2 = Bhavin Bhanushali, Gaurang Pala | lyrics2 = Bhavin Bhanushali | length2 = 03:58 | title3 = Kaali Kaali | extra3 = Aamir Mir, Vandana Gadhavi | music3 = Rahul Munjariya | lyrics3 = Nandan Purohit | length3 = 04:10 | title4 = Rove Dil | extra4 = Vandana Gadhavi | music4 = Rahul Munjariya | lyrics4 = Bharat Rami | length4 = 05:17 | title5 = Kaajal Kali | extra5 = Jigardan Gadhavi | music5 = Rahul Munjariya | lyrics5 = Bhargav Purohit | length5 = 04:22 }}
== Production == ===Casting===
The film features Puja Joshi, Bhavin Bhanushali, Parikshit Tamaliya, Miloni Jhonsa, and Dharmesh Vyas in lead roles.<ref name=DB1/><ref name=GM1/>
Bhavin Bhanushali has previously appeared in Gujarati films such as ''Jalso – A Family Invitation'' and ''Vahali''. ''Jalso - A Family Invitation'' also featured Puja Joshi and Dharmesh Vyas.<ref name=GM1/> Parikshit Tamaliya has appeared in films including ''Auntypreneur'', ''Pappa No Insurance'', and ''Aavaa De''.<ref name=TOI3/>
===Filming===
The film's shooting began on 26 June 2025 in Bhuj.<ref name=DB1/> The film was shot at various locations in the Kutch district and other parts of Gujarat.<ref name=GM1/>
== Marketing and release == The first song from the film, "''Fagan Foram''", was released on 1 March 2026 on YouTube and other social media platforms.<ref name=DB2>{{cite news|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/entertainment/news/vanki-chuki-love-story-new-song-fagan-phorom-release-holi-vibes-137330398.html |title=ધુળેટીના રંગોમાં ભળશે ફિલ્મી સ્વેગ!:'વાંકી ચૂંકી લવ સ્ટોરી'નું નવું ગીત 'ફાગણ ફોરમ' રિલીઝ, જુઓ અઘોરી મ્યુઝિકનો અંદાજ અને હોળીની વાઇબ્સ |date=1 March 2026|work=Divya Bhaskar |access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref><ref name=TOI2>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/music/vaanki-chuki-love-story-holi-track-drops-dhwani-gautam-shares-festive-song-watch/articleshow/128948748.cms |title=Dhwani Gautam: Vaanki Chuki Love Story Holi track drops; Dhwani Gautam shares festive song - Watch |date=2 March 2026|work=The Times of India |access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref> The teaser was subsequently released on 16 March 2026.<ref name=DB3/> The film was released in theatres across India on 8 May 2026, with distribution by Panorama Studios.<ref name=TOI3>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/vaanki-chuki-love-story-teaser-dhwani-gautams-grand-gujarati-romance-set-for-may-2026-release-watch/amp_articleshow/129604043.cms |title='Vaanki Chuki Love Story' teaser: Dhwani Gautam's grand Gujarati romance set for May 2026 release - Watch |date=16 March 2026|work=The Times of India |access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref>
==See also== * List of Gujarati films of 2026 * List of Gujarati films
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == * {{IMDb title| 37593964}}
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