Mumbai, Maharashtra, 13th of September, 2025 : There are love stories you watch and forget. Then there are love stories that stay with you — in your playlists, in your Insta captions, in your late-night thoughts. Love In Vietnam, directed by Rahat Shah Kazmi, belongs to the second category.
Fresh Faces, Fresh Vibes
Shantanu Maheshwari (yes, your DDLJ boy from Gangubai Kathiawadi) finally gets his own love story, and he nails it. He’s vulnerable, awkward, but real — exactly how Gen Z imagines love. Avneet Kaur (our internet and TV favorite) glows as Simmi — funny, emotional, rooted. Together, they create a chemistry that feels organic, not manufactured.
And then there’s Vietnamese star Kha Ngan — who brings mystery and magic, making the cross-cultural romance not just believable, but aspirational.
Music You’ll Put on Repeat
Let’s be real — it’s been a while since Bollywood gave us an album that didn’t feel like background noise. Love In Vietnam changes that. From “Jeena Nahin” (heartbreak anthem alert) to “Bade Din Hue” (the vibe of sitting in a café on a rainy day) to “Pehli Nazar” (your new proposal song), this album SLAPS.
If Life In A Metro or Saiyyara still live in your playlists, this album is right up there — if not better. Easily, the best musical album of 2025 so far.
Vietnam x Punjab
Rahat Shah Kazmi does something Bollywood rarely dares — he shoots Vietnam not as an exotic postcard, but as a breathing, living culture. The lakes, the streets, the people — they all become part of the love story. Add Punjab’s warmth, and you’ve got a mix that feels desi yet global.
The Global Flex
Before even releasing in India, Love In Vietnam locked a 10,000-screen release in China this Christmas. That’s historic — no Indian film has pulled this off before. So yeah, you’re watching something that’s already part of cinema history.
Why It Stands Out in a Crowded Friday
September 12 is packed — action franchises, political dramas, even an anime import. But Love In Vietnam has something they don’t: a heart. Its marketing has been quirky (those Insta reels, the “last love” campaign, the cross-border collabs), and its lead pair are internet darlings making their big-screen debut together.
The hope? That despite all the noise, this little film finds its voice and becomes the sleeper hit of the season.
Final Word
Love In Vietnam is soulful, stylish, and surprisingly moving. It’s the kind of film that Gen Z and millennials will not just watch, but also share. Because let’s be honest — love stories come and go, but the one that makes you believe in “last love”? That one stays.
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