**Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Opens to Moderate Response Amidst Stiff Competition from Kantara**
*Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari*, starring Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf, hit theatres on Thursday, October 2, earning an estimated Rs 9.25 crore across India on its first day. Directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, the film was primarily released in Hindi.
The film recorded an overall occupancy of 34.08%, with show-wise performance fluctuating throughout the day. According to Sacnilk data, the morning shows struggled with only 14.77% occupancy. However, the afternoon shows saw a pickup, registering 38.93% occupancy. Evening shows recorded the highest turnout at 43.65%, before dipping slightly to 38.95% for the night shows.
Despite a moderate opening, *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari* faces stiff competition from Rishab Shetty’s *Kantara: Chapter 1*, which also released on October 2. *Kantara* created massive buzz across India, earning an estimated Rs 60 crore across all languages, with the Hindi version alone contributing Rs 19-21 crore.
The contrast in opening day collections highlights the challenge of competing against a pan-India blockbuster on the same release date. While *Kantara* benefited from strong advance bookings, positive word-of-mouth, and franchise momentum, *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari* drew a more modest audience.
Looking ahead, the film will need sustained audience interest over the weekend to gain box office momentum. If it manages to attract viewers in the coming days, particularly in urban centers and multiplexes, it could still carve out a respectable total collection. The weekend’s performance will be crucial in determining whether *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari* can hold its own against the box office juggernaut.
Critically, the film has received positive reviews. *The Free Press Journal* noted, “Overall, *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari* is undoubtedly one of the best romantic comedies we have seen in recent times. It is fun, entertaining, and filled with some wonderful performances. P.S. There is a cameo in the climax; a crossover no one expected.”
In addition to the lead cast, the film also features Maniesh Paul, Abhinav Sharma, Akshay Oberoi, Manini Chadha, and others in supporting roles.
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*Stay tuned for more updates on box office collections and reviews.*
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