The much awaited first look of If you are young then you have to fall in love It was finally unveiled on April 14, and it promises a full dose of entertainment, romance and the signature comedy. Marking the return of veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, the film starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur has all the ingredients of a classic Bollywood crowd-pleaser.
Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai first look: Varun Dhawan is caught in double love with Pooja Hedge and Mrunal Thakur
Interestingly, this is David Dhawan’s 46th directorial venture and he will be reuniting with producer Ramesh Taurani and Tips Films to deliver a high-energy entertainer full of humor and drama. The first look opens on a strange and unexpected note. Told from the perspective of two children, the narrative device immediately adds intrigue and a playful tone, setting the stage for what lies ahead.
As the teaser comes out, it slowly introduces the vibrant world of the film and its lead characters – Varun Dhawan is seen as Jas, while Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde step into the roles of Bani and Preet respectively. The teaser points towards a classic case of romantic chaos, with Varun’s character stuck in a complicated love triangle. Adding to the intrigue, the description of the child suggests a situation of “double trouble”, implying dual identities or overlapping relationships, a trope often associated with David Dhawan’s brand of storytelling.
The visual tone of the first look is bright, colorful and larger than life, which meshes perfectly with the filmmaker’s legacy of providing mass entertainment. Complementing the visuals is the film’s pulsating title track, which hints at another chart-topping album, continuing the successful musical collaboration between David Dhawan and Tips.
At a time when audiences are increasingly moving towards light-hearted, escapist cinema, If you are young then you have to fall in love Establishes itself as a wholesome theatrical experience designed to bring the joy of Bollywood back to the big screen.
Backed by Tips Films Limited and co-produced by Maximilian Films (UK), the film is scheduled for theatrical release on May 22, 2026. If the first look is anything to go by, this could be one of the most entertaining releases of the summer.
