Vande Bharat Via USA
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| Directed by | Jaymin Patel |
| Produced by | Alex Bhagat Kishan Dholiya Rutuja Mane Himanshu Solanki |
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| Cinematography | Nandan Lawande Rishabh Dudhedia |
| Edited by | Rahul Bhole |
| Music by | Parth Bharat Thakkar |
Production companies | Wardwizard Entertainment Aasman Productions Sake Spectacle De Rio Spacetime Moviies |
| Distributed by | Rupam Entertainment Pvt Ltd |
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Running time | 127 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
Vande Bharat Via USA (Gujarati: વંદે ભારત વાયા યુ.એસ.એ) is a 2025 Indian Gujarati drama-comedy film directed by Jaymin Patel. The film stars Malhar Thakar, Pooja Jhaveri[2] and Kelly Pearson in the lead roles.[3] It is produced by Alex Bhagat, Kishan Dholiya, Rutuja Mane and Himanshu Solanki under the banners Wardwizard Entertainment, Aasman Productions, Sake Spectacle, De Rio and Spacetime Moviies.[4][5] The film was theatrically released in India on 25 December 2025.[6][7][8]
Plot
Rohan, a young Gujarati immigrant living in Los Angeles, works multiple odd jobs while chasing his dream of obtaining a U.S permanent residency .[3] His journey takes an unexpected turn as he becomes entangled in a series of humorous situations, complicated relationships and life-changing secrets.[9] The story explores themes of ambition, family values, cultural identity and second chances.[10][7][8]
Cast
- Malhar Thakar as Rohan Thakkar[2]
- Pooja Jhaveri as Eva Mehta[10][4]
- Kiley Pearson as Jodie[10]
- Asit Vyas[7] as Harsh Mehta, Eva's father
- Alex Baghat as Sameer Shah, Rohan's boss
- Skully Brandon as Simon
- Nikhil Dave as Nick, Rohan's friend
- Brian Duss as Martin
- Lorraine Kaiser as Jennifer, Jodie's mom
- Amanda Kathryn Liguori as Officer Natalie Matthews
- Mahek as Mahek, Eva's friend
- Mita Vyas as Preeti, Eva's mother
- Henrie River as Yacht Captain
- Neil Wachs as Coffee Shop Patron
Soundtrack
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| Released | 2025 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 9:37 | ||||
| Language | Gujarati | ||||
| Label | NJ Entertainment | ||||
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Tracklist
All lyrics are written by Chirag Tripathi and Rutesh Patel; all music is composed by Kedar-Bhargav, Parth Bharat Thakkar, Prajaval Pandya and Param Bhagat[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Parevda" | Chirag Tripathi | Kedar Bhargav | Javed Ali | 3:47 |
| 2. | "Love Everyday" | Chirag Tripathi | Parth Bharat Thakkar | Hetvi Pawani, Priya Doshi | 3:52 |
| 3. | "Gaathe Na Gujarati" | Rutesh Patel | Prajaval Pandya, Param Bhagat | Rutesh Patel | 1:58 |
| Total length: | 9:37 | ||||
Production
Principal photography for the film took place largely in the United States, with approximately 90–95 percent of the film shot at various locations in Los Angeles, California. Additional portions of the film were filmed in Ahmedabad and Vadodara, India.[10][7][11]
Marketing and Releases
The film was officially announced on 6 November 2025 with the motion poster.[3] A teaser was released on 22 November 2025[9][12], followed by the official trailer on 4 December 2025 across social media platforms.[10][13] The film was theatrically released on 25 December 2025[5][6], coinciding with Christmas.[9][7][8]
Reception
Dharmendra Thakur of Gujarati Jagran reviewed Vande Bharat Via USA and noted that the film presents a realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by Indians aspiring to settle in the United States, particularly highlighting the pursuit of social status and stability. The review described the film as an eye-opener for students and young aspirants, pointing to its depiction of legal complexities, social pressures, and the gap between expectations and reality abroad. Thakur also observed that certain dialogues resonated strongly with audiences on social media, while the performances of Malhar Thakar and Pooja Jhaveri, along with Parth Bharat Thakkar’s music, contributed to the film’s appeal as a family-oriented drama that blends humour with emotional moments.[14]
See also
References
- ^ "Vande Bharat Via USA [PG]". Alberta Film Classification Office. 22 December 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Malhar Thakar and Puja Joshi celebrate one year of D-Day with a Bali getaway- See pics". The Times of India. 26 November 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ^ a b c "આવતા મહિને બે ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મો રિલીઝ થશે:સત્યઘટના પર આધારિત 'જીવ' અને મલ્હાર ઠાકરની NRI કોમેડી 'વંદે ભારત વાયા USA' ધૂમ મચાવશે". Divya Bhaskar. 19 November 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Vande Bharat Via USA Gujarati Film Budget, Cast, Plot and many more". The Top India. 29 November 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Kinjal Dave engagement to Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahaayate releasing globally: Top trending NEWS of D-Town". The Times of India. 9 December 2025. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Vande Bharat Via USA Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". The Times of India. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
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- ^ a b c ""વંદે ભારત વાયા USA" ટ્રેલરે મચાવી ધમાલ: સપનાથી સંઘર્ષ સુધીની અમેરિકન સફર ખુલ્લી પડદે". GExpress News. 4 December 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ^ a b c "'વંદે ભારત વાયા USA'નું ટીઝર રિલીઝ:ગ્રીન કાર્ડનું સપનું પૂરું કરવા ફિલ્મમાં મલ્હાર ઠાકરે વેઇટરથી લઈ સ્વીપરના કામો કર્યા". Divya Bhaskar. 21 November 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
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- ^ "Vande Bharat Via USA Official Teaser". The Times of India. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Vande Bharat Via USA Official Trailer". The Times of India. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Vande Bharat Via USA: અમેરિકાના મોહ પાછળની કડવી હકીકત, મલ્હાર ઠાકરની ફિલ્મ બની દર્શકોની પહેલી પસંદ". Gujarati Jagran. Retrieved 27 December 2025.