The epic clash between Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 took place yesterday, October 2. The former stars Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf, and is a fun-filled entertainer. Many industry figures and even moviegoers felt that a film of this kind was ideal for a Diwali release.
Moreover, the Festival of Lights is just three weeks away and hence, many opined that the makers, Dharma Productions, should have waited and brought their film on October 21. However, by doing so, they would have faced another clash, this time with Thamma. It stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui and is part of Dinesh Vijan’s very successful horror comedy universe. In an interview with The Times of India, Varun Dhawan explains why he and producer Karan Johar were not in favour of clashing their film with Thamma.
Varun Dhawan Speaks About Apt Release Date
Varun Dhawan said, “Our date, which we were coming on, got moved due to many reasons. We were trying to get the best film we could. We made our best film. In a line, Param Sundari, Baaghi 4, Jolly LLB 3 and The Conjuring: Last Rites did well. We want a run of at least 2-3 weeks.”
Varun continued, “Another good period for us to release would have been Diwali. But I’m very good friends with Dinoo (Dinesh Vijan) and Amar Kaushik. I’ve done Bhediyaand Badlapur with them. Karan (Johar) is close friends with them. And you don’t want to go there, if someone is your friend.”
He also said, “Now this date is good with Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra. Also, this is not my decision. It’s the production’s decision. But the date is so big that they said chalo, we will have enough space. Also, we are not a big film like Kantara. Nor are we under the delusion of that.”
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Takes A Solid Start
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.
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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