Overview
A housewife's mundane life takes a thrilling turn when she discovers her hidden talent for radio broadcasting.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- hopeful
- lazy sunday
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a charming, heartfelt comedy drama elevated by Vidya Balan's performance and its relatable portrait of domestic aspiration.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sulu moves from an ordinary housewife's routine into the stimulating, socially visible role of a night radio jockey.
Sulu's late-night radio program turns callers' personal concerns and her own energetic voice into the film's central social setting.
The comedy repeatedly contrasts Sulu's enthusiasm for radio work with the routines and expectations of married middle-class life.
Sulu's new night-shift profession alters the balance between her ambitions, Ashok's expectations, and family responsibilities.
Films like Tumhari Sulu, and why
English Vinglish
warm, witty, women-centered comedy drama about personal reinvention within family and everyday social pressures
Piku
empathetic Indian slice-of-life dramedy balancing domestic relationships, self-worth, and understated humor
Queen
uplifting Hindi comedy drama about an ordinary protagonist finding confidence and agency through an unconventional opportunity
Movie Details
- Director
- Suresh Triveni
- Release Date
- 2017-11-17
- Runtime
- 140 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (52)
Cast
- Vidya Balan
- Manav Kaul
- Vijay Maurya
- Neha Dhupia
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ayushmann Khurrana
- Vibhavari Deshpande
- Malishka Mendonsa
Common questions
- What is Tumhari Sulu about?
- An exuberant Mumbai housewife turns a late-night radio job into an unexpected journey toward confidence, connection, and family renewal.
- What is Tumhari Sulu like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tumhari Sulu as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Tumhari Sulu violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Tumhari Sulu.
- What did critics think of Tumhari Sulu?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a charming, heartfelt comedy drama elevated by Vidya Balan's performance and its relatable portrait of domestic aspiration.
- Which films are like Tumhari Sulu?
- Films with a similar feel include English Vinglish, Piku, and Queen.
- How long is Tumhari Sulu?
- Tumhari Sulu runs 140 minutes.
