Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Review, Rating, Budget, & Collection

Love, confusion, comedy, and complete madness! Can David Dhawan recreate his classic magic with Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde? Here's our honest Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Review.

Movie Details
Movie Name	Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Release Date	5 June 2026
Lead cast	Mrunal Thakur, Varun Dhawan, & Pooja Hegde
Language	Hindi
Genre	Rom Com
Director	David Dhawan
Producer	Ramesh Taurani
Writer	Yunus Sajawal
Music Composer	Anu Malik and Javed-Mohsin
Cinematography	Ayananka Bose
Editor	Ritesh Soni
Budget (approx.)	Rs 55 Crore
Rating	3.5/5

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Story

The narrative centers on Jass (Varun Dhawan), whose spouse, Bani (Mrunal Thakur), compels him to end their marriage, citing her inability to satisfy his sexual desires. This is a sensitive issue due to his intense desire to be a father. The term "sex" is awkwardly replaced with "making love." As if the latter were somehow too outrageous for a movie centered on the topic.

Jass ultimately progresses in his life with Preet (Pooja Hegde). The actual turmoil starts when both women find themselves pregnant, and he is the dad of both kids. What comes next is a humorous series of mistakes, best enjoyed with minimal spoilers.

Budget & Cast Fees

According to the reports, David Dhawan’s film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai made on a budget of Rs 55 Crore. If we talk about cast fees, below is the list mentioned.

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Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Cast Fees
Actor Name	Character Name	Fees
Varun Dhawan	Jass	Rs 30 Crore
Mrunal Thakur	Baani (Jass’ wife)	Rs 5 Crore
Pooja Hegde	Preet (Jass’ GF)	Rs 4 Crore
Mouni Roy	Jass’s Mother	Rs 1-2 Crore
Jimmy Shergill	Preet’s Brother	N/A
Chunky Panday	Dr. Gulati	Rs 90 Lakh
Rakesh Bedi	Key Role	Rs 70 Lakh
Maniesh Paul	Jass’ Friend	N/A

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Review - Audience POV

The most awaited film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai finally hit theaters today and audiences have already started sharing their reviews on social media. So, let’s read what they have written!

A movie analyst wrote, “David Dhawan believes in one mantra – entertainment – and HJTIHH offers that in abundance... A stress-buster that leaves you smiling... Don't look for logic; sit back and enjoy the ride!”

#OneWordReview...#HaiJawaniTohIshqHonaHai: ENTERTAINING.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½#DavidDhawan believes in one mantra – entertainment – and #HJTIHH offers that in abundance... A stress-buster that leaves you smiling... Don't look for logic; sit back and enjoy the ride! #HJTIHHReview… pic.twitter.com/TxXM3Ahums

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 4, 2026

Another wrote, “A complete David Dhawan-style entertainer that delivers exactly what it promises - comedy, chaos, confusion and absolute madness! 

The first half focuses on situations, while the second half goes completely wild with nonstop laughs, hilarious misunderstandings. The film keeps introducing quirky characters who add to the fun and create total mayhem on screen.”

#HaiJawaniTohIshqHonaHai ⭐⭐⭐½
A complete David Dhawan-style entertainer that delivers exactly what it promises — comedy, chaos, confusion and absolute madness! 😂
The first half focuses on setting up the characters and situations, while the second half goes completely wild… pic.twitter.com/OoSeml4x9D

— Amit Bhatia (@amitbhatia1509) June 5, 2026

Our POV - Should You Watch This?

Yes, I recommend you to watch this latest release in theaters. If you love David Dhawan’s trademark entertainers over the years, this one is right up your alley. 

Pure massy family entertainment with plenty of laughs and full paisa vasool moments. 

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Box Office Day 1 Prediction

Overall, things look quite promising for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai at the box office. The film is expected to collect around Rs 6-9 crore net on its opening day in India. If it manages to hit that range, it could register the sixth-biggest Bollywood opening of 2026.

With positive early audience reactions and favorable word of mouth, the film also has a strong chance of surpassing Ikkis (Rs 7.28 crore net opening) and climbing into the top five highest Bollywood openings of the year. The coming weekend will play a crucial role in determining how far the film can go at the box office.

Top 5 Box Office Openers In 2026
Movie Name	Collection
Dhurandhar The Revenge	Rs 145 Crore
Border 2	Rs 32.1 Crore
Bhoot Bangla	Rs 18.31 Crore
O' Romeo	Rs 9.01 Crore
Ikkis	Rs 7.28 Crore

Overall, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is a light-hearted entertainer that stays true to David Dhawan's signature style. If you're looking for a fun family comedy with plenty of laughs, this one is worth a watch.

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