How did 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' perform at the box office on its opening day?

The film starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor collected around ₹9.25 crore nett on its opening day in India, recording a slow start.

What is the competition faced by 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari'?

The film faces stiff competition from the Kannada blockbuster 'Kantara Chapter 1', which has stormed the box office with an impressive pan-India opening of over ₹60 crore nett.

What are the key highlights of the review for 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari'?

The film's strength lies in its witty writing and nostalgic Bollywood references, but it falters in the final act with a rushed and illogical climax.

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'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' Lags Behind Blockbuster 'Kantara' at Box Office

3 Oct

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Summary

'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' records slow start, earns ₹9.25 crore on opening day
'Kantara Chapter 1' storms box office with impressive ₹60 crore+ pan-India opening
Film praised for witty writing, nostalgia but criticized for rushed, illogical climax

'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' Lags Behind Blockbuster 'Kantara' at Box Office

On October 2, 2025, Shashank Khaitan's much-anticipated family entertainer 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari', featuring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, recorded a slow start at the box office. The film collected around ₹9.25 crore nett on its opening day in India.

The slow start for 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' can be attributed to the stiff competition it faces from Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara Chapter 1', the Kannada prequel that has stormed the box office with an impressive pan-India opening of over ₹60 crore nett (gross minus taxes).

According to Sacnilk, on its first day, 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' registered an overall occupancy of 32.45 percent, with evening shows driving major footfalls. Regional trends highlighted clear differences, with Chennai topping at 58 percent occupancy, followed by Bengaluru (51.33 percent) and Kolkata (45.67 percent). While Mumbai, NCR, and Hyderabad delivered solid numbers, cities like Surat, Bhopal, and Ahmedabad witnessed comparatively low turnout.