Single Salma (2025) – A Hilarious Clash of Cultures, Love & Wedding Chaos

Single Salma is a forthcoming Hindi‐comedy drama directed by Nachiket Samant, set to release in theatres on 31 October 2025. The film is produced by a collaboration of producers including Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Saqib Saleem, Firuzi Khan along with Elemen3 Entertainment, Lalaland Entertainment and Star Studio18.

Cast & Crew

• Lead Actress: Huma Qureshi in the title role of Salma Rizvi.
• Other Key Cast: Shreyas Talpade, Sunny Singh, and others including Kal Sabir, Sammy Jonas Heaney, Navni Parihar, Eleanor Williams.
• Director: Nachiket Samant.
• Writers: Amina Khan, Ravi Kumar; dialogues by Mudassar Aziz.
• Cinematography: Andrew James Boulter.
• Editing: Anand Abhishek & Ashish Tripathi.

Plot Summary

The film revolves around Salma Rizvi, a 33-year-old woman from Lucknow. She has spent her life supporting her family, but her unmarried status continues to define her socially.

Salma hopes to settle into an arranged marriage with Sikandar (Shreyas Talpade), but the twist comes when she meets Meet (Sunny Singh) in London. An unexpected love interest, cultural clashes, and familial pressure complicate what was meant to be a neat arranged situation.

The trailer teases a comedic conflict between two cities—Lucknow and London—two “baraatis” (wedding party contingents), two men, and one woman caught between duty, expectations, and the heart. The chaos culminates at a wedding night, but who ends up being Salma’s “balma” (spouse) remains the question.

Tone & Themes

• Comedy-Drama Blend: Single Salma promises laughs—especially out of cross-cultural scenarios, expectations around marriage, generational misunderstandings—and emotional moments arising from Salma’s internal conflict about identity, societal pressure, and self-worth.
• Love vs Tradition: The film tackles arranged marriage versus romantic love, traditional values versus personal choice. Salma’s age and social expectations play major roles in shaping the plot.
• Clash of Cultures and Cities: The juxtaposition of Lucknow (heritage, tradition) and London (modern, liberal) provides setting for both comedy and emotional tension.

Release & Marketing

• Theatrical Release Date: October 31, 2025.
• Trailer: Released on September 30, 2025, the trailer showcases major plot setup and introduces the love triangle.
• Promotion: The promotional poster tagline reads, “Lucknow aur London – do शहर, do ladke aur ek sawaal – aakhir kaun banega #SingleSalma ka balma?” (Lucknow and London – two cities, two men, and one question: who will become Single Salma’s spouse?)

Comparison & Expectations

Single Salma enters a well-trodden genre (rom-com / family comedy) but aims to stand out with its setting and treatment. The love triangle across continents, the sociocultural contrast, and the expectation vs personal desires storyline may resonate with modern audiences who appreciate both tradition and autonomy.

Huma Qureshi’s performance is expected to be central to holding the film together—her ability to bring humor, warmth, and depth will likely determine how well the emotional beats land. Supporting cast (Talpade and Singh) have comedic and romantic experience, which should help with balance.

The film’s release timing (late October 2025) positions it before many big year-end releases, which could help it get solid theatrical attention. However, success will depend on word-of-mouth, comedy writing strength, and audience relatability of Salma’s struggle.

Where to Watch & YoMovies Mention

Single Salma is a theatrical release, so look for it in cinemas starting October 31, 2025. Digital/OTT release details are not confirmed at this time.

Watch Single Salma on YoMovies — stream it in HD once available online, where you can enjoy the laughs, wedding chaos, and romantic fireworks of Single Salma.

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