Is Romcom Demanding in the Indian Audience?
Romantic comedies—or romcoms as they are popularly called—have long held a special place in cinema across the world. In India, where storytelling is deeply intertwined with emotions, romance has always been at the heart of mainstream films. But the question remains: is romcom still in demand among Indian audiences today?
The Legacy of Romance in Indian Cinema
From classics like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, and Jab We Met to modern gems like Bareilly Ki Barfi and Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Indian audiences have embraced romance as an essential ingredient in storytelling. While traditional love stories often leaned toward melodrama, romcoms brought freshness—lighthearted humor blended with the emotional pull of romance.
Why Romcoms Connect with Indian Audiences
Relatable Emotions – Love, heartbreak, friendship, and family pressures resonate strongly with the Indian middle-class mindset.
Feel-Good Factor – Unlike thrillers or intense dramas, romcoms provide a stress-free, entertaining watch.
Young Audience Appeal – With India’s large youth population, stories about dating, relationships, and modern love naturally draw attention.
Bollywood’s Song-and-Dance Culture – Romcoms thrive in India because music enhances emotions and humor, making them more engaging.
Shifts in Audience Preferences
While romcoms have an enduring charm, Indian audiences’ tastes are evolving:
OTT Platforms Influence – With Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar, viewers now have global romcoms at their fingertips, raising expectations for storytelling and freshness.
Rise of Diverse Genres – Audiences today are exploring thrillers, action, and dark dramas, meaning romcoms face tougher competition for attention.
Changing Love Stories – The newer generation prefers realistic portrayals over fairy-tale romances. Films like Luka Chuppi, Gehraiyaan, and series like Mismatched show how modern romcoms are adapting to contemporary themes.
Are Romcoms Still in Demand?
Yes, but with conditions. Indian audiences continue to love romcoms, but they are no longer satisfied with formula-driven plots. Instead, they seek:
Fresh narratives rooted in modern-day relationships.
Strong female leads and progressive themes.
Humor that feels organic, not slapstick.
Stories that balance tradition with modernity.
Recent hits like Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023) and streaming shows like Mismatched and Little Things prove that romcoms still have a loyal audience base, especially among the youth. However, their success depends on innovation and cultural relevance, as well as the upcoming film Param Sundari, which is produced by Maddock Productions.
Upcoming Romcom movies
In the upcoming rom-com movie Param Sundari, whose promotions are going well, the audience and critics are interested in this film. Also, other rom-com films such as Sunny Sanskari ki Tusli Kumar and more.
Param Sundari
Param Sundari is set against a backdrop of Kerala, where a businessman from Delhi, Param Sachdeva (Sidharth Malhotra), meets a dancer named Sundari (Janhvi Kapoor) and falls in love with each other. How will they fall in love, and will they end up together? That answer will be on 29th August 2025 in theaters.
Audience and critics are interested and the songs of the movie Pardesiya, and Bheegi Saree are ruling, and also the third song named Sunn Mere Yaarve is a teaser released today, and fans are excited about this song, and this song will be released tomorrow. And in audio form it’s already on Spotify and YouTube.
Conclusion
Romcoms are not just a passing trend in India; they are woven into the fabric of how audiences view love on screen. While changing times and exposure to global cinema demand reinvention, the genre’s core—lighthearted romance filled with humor—remains timeless. In short, romcoms will always find demand in India, as long as they evolve with the audience.
