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Tuesdays And Fridays is a 2021 romance and music film directed by Taranveer Singh, running 1 hour 46 minutes. This page retells the whole story in 381 words (about 2 minutes to read) and covers 14 key events in order. Looking for the cast, ratings and where to stream it? See the movie page for Tuesdays And Fridays.

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Tuesdays And Fridays (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m
Director
Taranveer Singh
Genres
Romance, Music, Comedy
Original language
Hindi
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What Is Tuesdays And Fridays About?

The premise of Tuesdays And Fridays in 312 words, with nothing given away. The full story follows below.

Tuesdays and Fridays introduces Varun Sarin, a charismatic bestselling writer whose life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Sia Malhotra, a sharp and grounded entertainment lawyer. Their meeting, sparked by the negotiation of film rights to Varun’s book, sets the stage for a connection that feels both electric and uncertain. Varun, accustomed to keeping his romantic life fleeting, has built a personal rule of ending relationships after just seven weeks. Sia, who yearns for something more stable, finds herself drawn to him despite the obvious red flags.

Rather than walk away, the two strike an unconventional compromise: they will be a couple only on Tuesdays and Fridays, spending the rest of the week as friends, with the freedom for either to end the arrangement at any time. This peculiar rhythm gives their romance a playful, almost cinematic quality, one that thrives on anticipation and the joy of stolen time. The arrangement begins in the bustling heart of Mumbai before eventually shifting to the quieter, more introspective backdrop of London, where the city’s mood mirrors the growing depth of their bond.

Beneath the lightness of their arrangement lies a richer emotional landscape. Both Varun and Sia carry the weight of complicated family ties — Sia shares a close bond with her single mother Radhika, while Varun’s mother Nimmi runs a community home that becomes an unexpected thread in their story. As Sia grows closer to Varun’s world, she meets Kajal, his childhood friend rooted in that same community, gradually becoming entwined with the people and places that shape him.

The film carries a warm, contemporary tone, blending modern millennial sensibilities with the timeless pull of unexpected love. At its heart, it is a story about two people testing the boundaries of connection, discovering whether a romance built on rules and limited days can survive the quiet pull of genuine feeling.

Full plot

What Happens in Tuesdays And Fridays?

The complete story of Tuesdays And Fridays, from the first scene to the last, in 381 words (about 2 minutes). Spoilers throughout. Names in the text link to 5 cast member pages.

Spoilers ahead

Varun Sarin, portrayed by Anmol Thakeria Dhillon, is a highly successful bestselling writer who finds himself crossing paths with Sia Malhotra, a professional entertainment lawyer, during the process of negotiating the film rights for one of his popular books. From their very first encounter, there is an undeniable and strong mutual attraction between the two. However, a significant conflict arises due to their differing views on commitment. Varun is deeply reluctant to commit to any long-term romantic relationship, adhering to a strict and unconventional personal rule where he ends all his romantic involvements after exactly seven weeks.

Sia, who values emotional stability and is looking for something more permanent, is not willing to simply accept Varun’s fleeting nature. In an effort to bridge the gap between their desires, she proposes a unique and structured compromise: they will act as a romantic couple only on Tuesdays and Fridays. For the remainder of the week, they are to remain strictly friends, with the understanding that either party maintains the freedom to terminate the arrangement at any time.

The setting of their unconventional romance begins in the bustling city of Mumbai before eventually shifting to London. As their bond grows, it becomes evident that both individuals are carrying the weight of difficult family dynamics. Sia shares a very close and supportive relationship with her single mother, Dr. Radhika Malhotra. Meanwhile, Varun’s life is tied to his mother, Nimmi Sarin, who manages a community home. It is within this environment that Sia is introduced to Kajal, a dear childhood friend of Varun, as Sia begins to integrate more deeply into his private and personal world.

As time passes and the arrangement persists, the emotional walls they built start to crumble. The stronger feelings they develop for one another make it nearly impossible to adhere to the rigid restrictions they initially imposed on their love. Their social circles and family lives become so intertwined that the boundaries between “friend days” and “couple days” blur completely. This overlap forces both Varun and Sia to confront their fears and reconsider whether a romance can truly be confined to just two days a week. Ultimately, the journey leads them toward a heartfelt reconciliation, challenging Varun’s fear of commitment and leading the pair toward a more stable and authentic connection.

Timeline

Tuesdays And Fridays Timeline: Every Key Event in Order

14 key events in the order they happen, from “Varun's Seven-Week Rule” to “Reconciliation”. 5 events name a place, across 3 locations.

  1. 1

    Varun's Seven-Week Rule

    Varun Sarin, a bestselling writer, has built his romantic life around a strict personal rule: he ends every relationship after seven weeks. This pattern keeps him from committing to anything long-term, even as he continues meeting new people. His reluctance toward lasting relationships becomes the defining obstacle of his love life.

  2. 2

    A Fateful Business Meeting

    While arranging the film rights to his book, Varun meets Sia Malhotra, a sharp entertainment lawyer. Their professional interaction immediately sparks a mutual attraction between the two. What begins as a business deal quickly becomes the start of something far more personal.

    Where:Mumbai

  3. 3

    Attraction Meets Reluctance

    Despite their strong chemistry, Varun hesitates to pursue a real relationship with Sia. His habit of cutting things off after seven weeks makes him wary of promising anything lasting. Sia, who craves greater stability in her life, finds herself drawn to him anyway.

  4. 4

    The Tuesdays and Fridays Compromise

    Sia proposes an unusual arrangement to bridge their different needs: the two will be a couple only on Tuesdays and Fridays. For the rest of the week they will simply be friends, and either of them is free to end the deal at any time. Varun accepts, and this quirky compromise becomes the foundation of their romance.

  5. 5

    Love Begins in Mumbai

    Varun and Sia officially begin their two-days-a-week relationship in Mumbai. The city becomes the backdrop for their early dates and growing connection. They try their best to keep the romance contained within the schedule they agreed upon.

    When:Tuesdays and Fridays Where:Mumbai

  6. 6

    A New Chapter in London

    Their relationship shifts from Mumbai to London, carrying their unusual arrangement across continents. The move tests whether their limited romance can survive in a new environment. Their lives continue to intertwine despite the boundaries they set for themselves.

    Where:London

  7. 7

    Lives Begin to Overlap

    As the arrangement continues, Varun and Sia find it harder to keep their romance confined to just two days a week. Their personal worlds start bleeding into each other, complicating the neat boundaries they created. Both also carry the weight of difficult family relationships that colors how they approach love.

  8. 8

    Sia and Her Mother Radhika

    Sia shares a close bond with her single mother, Radhika, who has been a central figure in her life. This relationship shapes Sia's deep desire for stability and commitment. Her loving family situation contrasts sharply with the uncertainty of her arrangement with Varun.

  9. 9

    Sia Enters Varun's World

    Sia becomes increasingly involved in Varun's personal life, getting to know the people who matter most to him. She learns about his family, including his mother Nimmi, who runs a community home. Stepping into his world blurs the line between their 'couple days' and the rest of the week.

    Where:Community home

  10. 10

    Meeting Kajal

    At Nimmi's community home, Sia meets Kajal, Varun's childhood friend. This introduction deepens Sia's connection to Varun's past and his inner circle. Her growing presence in his life makes their carefully limited arrangement increasingly difficult to keep simple.

    Where:Community home

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  1. 11

    Feelings Grow Deeper

    Over time, Varun and Sia develop stronger feelings for each other than either of them anticipated. What started as a playful compromise is turning into genuine love. Maintaining the restrictions they imposed on themselves becomes harder with every passing week.

    When:Tuesdays and Fridays

  2. 12

    Families and Friends Intertwine

    Their family and social circles begin to overlap, pulling the couple closer together. Sia, Varun, and their loved ones gradually become one interconnected group. This entanglement forces Varun and Sia to confront just how much their lives have already merged.

  3. 13

    Questioning the Arrangement

    Varun and Sia are forced to reconsider whether their romance can truly remain confined to Tuesdays and Fridays. The two-day rule feels increasingly inadequate in the face of their deepening bond. They must decide whether to hold onto their safe arrangement or risk something real.

  4. 14

    Reconciliation

    The film brings their relationship to a heartfelt reconciliation. Varun and Sia finally confront their fears and embrace the love they had tried so hard to contain. Their journey from a limited compromise to a genuine commitment reaches its resolution.

Tone & mood

What Kind of Film Is Tuesdays And Fridays?

Hopeful in tone, with steady pacing and a moderate story, going by the plot summary.

Tone
Hopeful
Pacing
Steady
Story
Moderate
Intensity
Medium
Ending
Happy

A warm and playful romantic comedy that explores modern dating through a quirky arrangement, with charming characters navigating the messy territory between friendship and love.

  • romantic
  • playful
  • hopeful
  • charming
  • lighthearted
  • warm
  • unconventional romance
  • commitment issues
  • modern dating
  • relationship compromise

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What is Tuesdays And Fridays about?

Tuesdays and Fridays introduces Varun Sarin, a charismatic bestselling writer whose life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Sia Malhotra, a sharp and grounded entertainment lawyer.

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Who directed Tuesdays And Fridays?

Tuesdays And Fridays (2021) was directed by Taranveer Singh and runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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