Amidst the vibrant celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan recently visited the renowned Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai to seek blessings. The visit, which occurred on Friday, August 29, 2025, coincided with the recent release of the teaser for his upcoming film, "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari".
Dhawan, dressed in a bright yellow and ivory kurta, was seen navigating the crowds with heavy security. He greeted the media and fans with a smile as he offered prayers to Lord Ganesha. Visuals of his visit quickly went viral on the internet, capturing the excitement surrounding both the festival and his upcoming movie.
Lalbaugcha Raja is one of Mumbai's most iconic and most-visited Ganpati pandals, attracting over 1.5 crore devotees annually. Dhawan's visit as part of the Bombay Times Blockbuster Bappas initiative, underscores the pandal's significance and the actor's personal connection with Lord Ganesha. He expressed feeling a sense of peace whenever he visits the place.
"Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari," is a romantic comedy film directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Dharma Productions and Mentor Disciple Film. It is the third installment in the "Dulhania" franchise and stars Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf in lead roles, alongside Maniesh Paul and Akshay Oberoi in supporting roles. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Dussehra.
The film's teaser was released on August 29, 2025, and promises a fun blend of romance, humor, and drama. The soundtrack is composed by Pritam and Tanishk Bagchi, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The song "Bijuria" was recently released and is a remake of a song from 1999.
Dhawan has expressed a strong connection with Lord Ganesha, noting that the deity has been a part of many of his films, such as "Main Tera Hero," "Judwaa 2," and "ABCD 2". He reminisced about his fondest memories of the Ganpati festival, which include eating modaks with his trainer in the gym and listening to Ganpati songs.
Varun Dhawan's visit to Lalbaugcha Raja not only highlights his devotion but also serves as a promotional event for "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari". The film is anticipated to be a festive entertainer, capitalizing on the holiday season with its release coinciding with both Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra.