Vande Bharat Via USA


Vande Bharat Via USA is a [List of Gujarati people|Gujarati films of 2025|2025] Indian Gujarati drama-comedy film directed by Jaymin Patel. The film stars Malhar Thakar, Pooja Jhaveri and Kelly Pearson in the lead roles. 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. The film was theatrically released in India on 25 December 2025.

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. His journey takes an unexpected turn as he becomes entangled in a series of humorous situations, complicated relationships and life-changing secrets. The story explores themes of ambition, family values, cultural identity and second chances.

Cast

  • Malhar Thakar as Rohan Thakkar
  • Pooja Jhaveri as Eva Mehta
  • Kiley Pearson as Jodie
  • Asit Vyas 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 Yatch Captain
  • Neil Wachs as Coffee Shop Patron

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.

Marketing and Releases

The film was officially announced on 6 November 2025 with the motion poster. A teaser was released on 22 November 2025, followed by the official trailer on 4 December 2025 across social media platforms. The film was theatrically released on 25 December 2025, coinciding with Christmas.

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.