The film opens with an amusing scene involving a frantic airport dash, but the storyline quickly evolves when an entire family begins to chase the protagonist. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar delivers moments that exemplify Luv Ranjan’s unique take on romantic comedy clichés.
A hallmark of Ranjan’s films is a specific narrative structure: a boy-girl meet-cute leads to a whirlwind romance, characterized by numerous dance numbers, culminating in a twist where the girl reveals herself as a self-centered character.
A whirlwind romance faces the ultimate family showdown (Photo: Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar/Luv Films and T-Series Films)Often, Ranjan’s heroines put the hero in a dilemma, forcing him to choose between her and his friends. However, in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, the stakes are raised, as she compels him to choose between her and his family.
Towards the climax, Rohan Arora, devoted to his family, delivers a rather unnecessary monologue emphasizing the importance of familial bonds. This comes after Nisha, affectionately known as Tinni, explicitly states her desire for independence.
To assert her autonomy, she employs a breakup consultant, who turns out to be Rohan, allowing her to exit the engagement without forcing a choice and before complications ensue.
The Grand Romantic Chase
With all secrets revealed, Tinni finds herself listening to Rohan discuss the differences between their families, highlighting her independence as she lives separately in the same city. He declares that without his family, he has no love to give her, leaving little doubt about which character is portrayed negatively.
Ranjan, through a cameo, clearly signals that Tinni is in the wrong for abandoning someone deemed a “heera.” The narrative unmistakably presents the idea that a virtuous man like Rohan, who prioritizes family, deserves more than a “home-wrecker” like Tinni.
After concluding his heartfelt speech, Rohan departs, leaving Tinni heartbroken yet poised to embrace a new life chapter in London on her own terms. Is that where the story ends?
Unfortunately, the answer is no. Shortly after, Rohan’s overzealous family learns of the sacrifice he’s prepared to make for them. In a humorous twist, all family members, including the elderly grandmother, scramble into a car to pursue her. This chase scene, when separated from the main plot, could be perceived as genuinely comedic.
For a moment, it appears that Tinni might finally escape, and many in the audience root for her to take that flight. Yet, the family catches up to her, leading to an unexpected turn of events where they all kneel and propose to her.
How could she possibly reject such an enthusiastic offer, especially from the adorable little niece with her pleading eyes? The question also arises: why was the family insistent on participating in what should have been Rohan’s personal declaration of love?
Tinni had previously expressed her discomfort with their excessive involvement in their relationship, yet the family had taken liberties, from urging her to quit her job to changing her gynecologist without consultation and even planning an additional floor for their home before the engagement.
Despite her understandable urge to flee from such overwhelming dynamics, Tinni is manipulated into accepting the proposal. The culmination of the story reveals Tinni moving in with Rohan’s family, who assert control over various aspects of her life—her diet, her pregnancy, and beyond—ultimately sacrificing the independence she once yearned for.
