Starring acclaimed actors Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari, Parivarik ManuRanjan promises to be a whimsical treat for the entire family. With filming now officially underway, excitement among fans of both stars is palpable. Written and directed by debutant Saurabh Shukla and produced under the banner of Wiz Films, this slice of life story with its authentic emotional chord, warming up to life like situations and organic humour has all the potential to be a heart-tugging entertainer.


Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari headline new family-centric film.


Titling itself as a whimsical ode to India’s middle-class family dynamics, Parivarik ManuRanjan works to juxtapose nostalgia with the absurdities of today. As creators, they have said that the story focuses on generational relationships, individual struggles, and the joy of growing up together through all of life’s ups and downs, creating an engaging experience for viewers of all ages.



Parivarik ManuRanjan to explore bonds, values, and everyday life


Pankaj Tripathi, aces at drama and comedy, equally persuasive in both modes, will play a stern but not inflexible family head. Aditi Rao Hydari adds verve, grace and depth to her part as a woman caught in the turbulence. Together, they are poised to provide the perfect one-two punch of a balanced performance that truly strikes a chord with Indian families.


With production officially started, the film is expected to come out in 2026. As Indian cinema reels back into more immersive narratives that draw deeply from culture, Parivarik ManuRanjan has the potential to be a stunning entry into the field of purposeful feel-good family entertainers.