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Love in Vietnam Opens in India to Lukewarm Reviews Praising Scenery, Questioning Story

The IndiaVietnam co-production positions itself as a cultural bridge with a reported 10,000-screen China rollout.

Overview

  • The romantic drama starring Shantanu Maheshwari, Avneet Kaur and Khả Ngân released in Indian theatres on September 12.
  • Early reviews applaud the lush Vietnam locations and cinematography, while faulting thin character chemistry, weak writing and a messy second half.
  • Coverage cites a planned release on 10,000 screens in China after test screenings with distributors, an uncommon scale for a foreign film there.
  • Director Rahhat Shah Kazmi says the project seeks to strengthen IndiaVietnam cultural ties with government backing and festival support.
  • Promotion continues with celebrity endorsements such as Varun Dhawan’s Instagram praise and fresh cast social posts as the theatrical run gets underway.