New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Changing the setting, adding a few modern touches, and throwing in some buzzwords like "AI" or "algorithm" may give a love story a different look - but it won't necessarily make it better.

Param Sundari, directed by Tushar Jalota and starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, proves just that. On the surface, it's a fresh, colourful romantic comedy with a tech-age twist. Dig a little deeper, though, and it's clear the story is anything but new.

The premise is as old as the hills: North Indian boy meets South Indian girl. Cultural clashes, awkward misunderstandings, and predictable resistance pave the way to an eventual (and inevitable) happily ever after.

This is a formula Bollywood has returned to time and aga...