Luv Ranjan is in a happy space post the success of his latest directorial venture, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (SKTKS). Apart from the youth, the romcom, which stars Kartik Aaryan, Nushrat Bharucha and Sunny Singh, has also resonated with family audiences. After Hrs catches up with the filmmaker on his take on relationships and his plans ahead.

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Did you anticipate this kind of response for SKTKS?  

I did expect a good response as we knew we were speaking a language that would connect with people. The youth has liked my movies so far. This time there was a conscious effort to get the families to come to theatres. And their reactions have been beyond my imagination.

According to you, what worked for the film?  

It’s a simple story told in an entertaining way. After a long time, you see a family on screen, where the members are not merely props. The movie is high on emotions and it’s not frivolous. So, family audiences can relate to it. 

You seem to be making a name for yourself with subjects that are anti-love...

I first stumbled upon the idea for my directorial debut, Pyaar Ka Punchnama. The subject worked and after some time, we made the sequel. Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (SKTKS) was sheer coincidence. It began with the idea of what if one’s best friend and would-be wife don’t get along? I decided to take the pro-guy stance as people expect that from me (smiles). 

What is your take on love and relationships in present times and how do you translate it on screen? 

I think the concept of love has become more difficult. Thanks to technology, people have a shorter attention span. Consequently, they have less patience even in relationships. I always feel films are an exaggeration of what you see around you. I take real life and exaggerate it to my liking.

Do you plan to make a sequel of SKTKS?  

Mostly, a sequel isn’t planned during the making of a film. Whether I will make it or not depends on what I do next in the course of two years. So, while there is a possibility, there are no plans yet.

Given that most of your films are from the male perspective, will we ever see you showcase the woman’s viewpoint? 

Yes, I can. Akaash Vani was from the female perspective. I want to make more films like that and hopefully, I will, soon.

Have you decided your next directorial venture? 

I first want to complete the film with Ajay Devgn, which I’m producing. After wrapping that up, I will start thinking about what I’ll direct next.