Bollywood’s beloved trio—director Shashank Khaitan, producer Karan Johar, and actor Varun Dhawan are back with their next big romcom, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. With a release date for October 2, 2025, this film promised a heady mix of charm, comedy, and romance set against the enchanting backdrop of India’s heartland.
Director Shashank Khaitan’s much-anticipated family entertainer, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, has had a moderate start at the box office, earning approximately ₹10.11 crore net on its first day in India.
One of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari‘s biggest challenges is its box office clash with Kantara Chapter 1, the much-hyped Kannada prequel directed by and starring Rishab Shetty. The latter has opened at over ₹60 crore pan India.
Released on October 2, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari saw an overall decent occupancy, with evening shows driving the majority of footfall. Mumbai, NCR, and Hyderabad also performed well, while Surat, Bhopal, and Ahmedabad saw low footfall. Across cities, afternoon and evening slots dominated, with Chennai standing out for its high engagement despite limited shows.
Starring Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf, the film rides on Dharma Productions’ glossy presentation and romantic-comedy beats. Despite a decent buzz and star power, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari faced stiff competition from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1.
Viewed independently of the expectations, the opening day number is quite good, especially for the kind of film it is, as this isn’t the typical masala actioner that starts big. The hope was that appreciation for the first film would boost its initial draw, but that hasn’t fully materialised. The minor hiccup, though, is that these numbers have come on a national holiday, and collections typically drop on the next day. It needs to be seen where the film lands over the weekend, and that will define where the film will head.
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