By Grace Cyril,News18
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The Indo-Vietnamese romantic drama Love In Vietnam is set for a theatrical release in South Korea this November 2025. Distributed by Dreamfact Entertainment, one of South Korea’s leading film companies, the film follows its historic distribution deal in China, where it will be screened on more than 10,000 screens. Starring Shantanu Maheshwari and Avneet Kaur in the lead, the project also features veteran Indian actors Farida Jalal, Raj Babbar, and Gulshan Grover alongside Vietnamese star Kha Ngan. This collaboration is the first of its kind between India and Vietnam.
Directed by Rahhat Shah Kazmi, the film adapts the international best-seller Madonna in a Fur Coat. Set against Vietnam’s picturesque landscapes, the story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and human connection that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries.
Director Rahhat Shah Kazmi explains, “Love in Vietnam was born out of a love for storytelling and a belief in the power of cinema to unite cultures. It’s been an incredibly personal journey, and to witness the warmth with which audiences are embracing the film is truly humbling.”
Writer and producer Kritika Rampal, who adapted the novel, adds, “Love In Vietnam is a love letter to cinema, and our effort to explore our eastern culture and bring the culture together, was the idea.”
The film released worldwide on September 12, 2025.
The soundtrack features performances from popular artists including Armaan Malik, Amaal Mallik, Jubin Nautiyal, Meet Brothers, Malkit Singh, Varun Jain, Harshdeep Kaur, and Raghav Chaitanya.
Producer Captain Rahul Bali highlights the cultural ambition behind the project, “Producing this film has gone beyond filmmaking it’s about building a cultural bridge between vibrant civilizations. This film is a testament that cinema transcends borders and the language of love is truly universal.”
Dreamfact Entertainment executives talked about the significance of bringing the film to South Korea.
Ms. Jihyon Byon, Head of Overseas Distribution, said, “We are proud to bring Love in Vietnam to Korean audiences. This film is more than just a romantic drama it’s a cinematic celebration of connection across cultures. We believe it will resonate deeply with Korean viewers who appreciate emotional storytelling and global cinema.”
Mr. Hak Joong, CEO of Dreamfact Entertainment, added, “Releasing Love in Vietnam in South Korea is both an honour and a statement. It marks a new chapter in Indo-Korean cinematic exchange. As the second Bollywood film to hit Korean theatres post-COVID, it holds symbolic importance showcasing how shared stories can heal, inspire, and connect diverse audiences.”
The release is being championed by Jatin Tomar, Co-CEO of Dreamfact Entertainment (Overseas), who is driving cultural and business initiatives between India and Korea. “Cinema is a universal language that brings people closer,” Tomar said. “Through this initiative, I hope to foster lasting cultural and economic bonds between India and Korea.”
The project has backing from the Embassies of India and Vietnam, the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA), Vietnam Airlines, Vietravel, Furama Resorts, Sun Group, and a range of cultural collaborators.
This release positions Love in Vietnam among the very few Indian films to reach South Korean theatres. After Kill (2024), it becomes only the second Bollywood film to release post-pandemic. Historically, only a handful of Indian films, including Black (2005), My Name is Khan (2010), 3 Idiots (2011), and English Vinglish (2014), have made it to Korean screens.
The film is presented by Zee Studios and produced through a wide-ranging collaboration involving Rahat Kazmi Film Studios, Innovations India, Omung Kumar’s Blue Lotus Pictures, Captain Rahul Bali/Innovations India, And Productions, Zebaish Entertainment, Tariq Khan Productions, Mango Tree Entertainment, Samten Hills (Dalat), and 1-All Stars, in association with Global Impex, Vikas Sharma, Kritika Rampal/Alphaa Productions, and Devansh Bhardwaj.
