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Movie Name: Single Salma
Directed by: Nachiket Samant
Starring: Huma Qureshi, Sunny Singh, Shreyas Talpade, Kal Sabir
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Running Time: 141 Minutes
Release Date: 31 October, 2025
Language: Hindi
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Production Companies: Star Studio18, Elemen3 Entertainment
Budget: ₹- crore
A woman who is based in Lucknow (A small town in India). She has worked all her life to support her family, however her identity is still single as she is unmarried and not settled.
Single Salma: Movie Overview
In a country where weddings are a national obsession and every woman’s age feels like a ticking clock, Star Studio18 and Elemen3 Entertainment bring Single Salma, a comedy drama that turns pressure of wedding into a pure chaos.
Directed by Nachiket Samant, the makers have released the trailer of Single Salma, that introduces audiences to a 33-year-old Salma Rizvi (Huma Qureshi) who is finally wanting to settle down into a arranged marriage setup with Sikandar (Shreyas Talpade), but life throws her into an unexpected love in London with Meet (Sunny Singh). What follows is a laugh out clash of two cities, two cultures, two baraatis culminating in one unforgettable wedding night. But the question still remains who will change the relationship status of Salma?
Presented by Star Studio18 in association with Elemen3, Single Salma is produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Saqib Saleem, Elemen3 Entertainment, Lalaland Entertainment and Firuzi Khan and Directed by Nachiket Samant starring Huma Qureshi, Sunny Singh and Shreyas Talpade and will release on 31st October 2025.
Movie Trailer:
Movie Review:
This singleton drama is earnest if not extraordinary
Story:
Single Salma follows the story of a small-town girl named Salma (Huma Qureshi), who has spent her life working hard to support her family—while remaining single all along. Just when she’s about to get married, a work trip to London changes everything.
Review:
It’s 2025, and singledom continues to be one of society’s biggest talking points – especially in small towns. Set in Lucknow, Single Salma tells the story of a woman whose identity is defined not by her academic brilliance, her engineering job, or her ability to run her household, but by her marital status.
Director Nachiket Samant, along with writers Mudassar Aziz, Amina Khan, and Ravi Kumar, crafts a simple slice-of-life drama about a woman in her 30s for whom being single becomes the centre of everyone’s concern. Her entire family depends on her, often disregarding her personal dreams. Her mother, however, is obsessed with getting her married and even makes Salma swear by the Quran to agree. The search for a groom begins, and as a matchmaker bluntly says, “Iss umar mein ladka nahi, aadmi milega,” setting the tone for the kind of choices Salma must make in her quest for companionship.
Enter Sikander (Shreyas Talpade), a loud, flashy yet good-hearted man who knows Salma is way out of his league. His endearing honesty gradually wins her over. Just when things seem settled, Salma gets the chance to travel to London for two months of work training, and that’s when her perspective begins to shift.
The story doesn’t break new ground. We’ve seen similar narratives in many films before (e.g.) Queen, where small-town characters find self-discovery through travel. Single Salma plays it safe and stays painfully simple, almost to a fault. It’s predictable, even unadventurous, but does manage a few heartfelt and humorous moments rooted in everyday life. The writers try to inject new turns but the film leans into preachiness towards the end. Still, its small-town authenticity and charming performances hold it together.
Huma Qureshi shines as Salma portraying her conflict between duty and self-worth with quiet grace. Shreyas Talpade is delightful as Sikander, a gaudy yet sincere suitor who brings both comedy and compassion. Sunny Singh fits well as Meet, the free-spirited London guide, though his character feels a bit too familiar. Among the supporting cast, Navni Parihar as Salma’s senior colleague Mrs. Shrivastav and Nidhi Singh as Salma’s outspoken best friend add much-needed perspective and energy. Sohail Sen’s music, however, is easily forgettable.
Overall, Single Salma is a sincere attempt that manages to make its point even if it’s more preachy than powerful. It’s a sweet, well-intentioned film that makes its point, just without much spark or surprise.
