**Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Box Office Report: Varun Dhawan’s Film Opens Amidst Stiff Competition**
*Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari*, starring Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf, hit theatres on Thursday, October 2. Directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, the film opened to an estimated Rs 9.25 crore collection across India on its first day.
Released predominantly in Hindi, the film registered an overall occupancy of 34.08%. Show-wise data from Sacnilk reveals a varied performance throughout the day. Morning shows saw a slow start with just 14.77% occupancy. However, the afternoon audiences picked up pace, reaching 38.93%. Evening shows recorded the highest turnout at 43.65%, before dipping slightly to 38.95% for the night shows.
Despite this moderate opening, *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari* faces tough competition from Rishab Shetty’s *Kantara: Chapter 1*, which also released on the same day. *Kantara* created massive buzz nationwide, earning an estimated Rs 60 crore across all languages on day one. The Hindi version alone contributed Rs 19-21 crore.
In comparison, the relatively modest opening of *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari* highlights the challenge of going head-to-head with a pan-India blockbuster. While *Kantara* benefited from strong advance bookings, positive word-of-mouth, and franchise momentum, *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari* drew a more limited audience initially.
Looking ahead, the film will need sustained interest over the weekend to gain momentum. Particularly, attracting viewers in urban and multiplex centers will be crucial for the film to carve out a respectable total box office collection.
The upcoming weekend will prove critical in determining whether *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari* can hold its own against the dominating presence of *Kantara* at the box office.
**Critical Reception**
The Free Press Journal reviewed the film positively, stating:
“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.”
**Additional Cast**
Alongside the lead stars, the film also features Maniesh Paul, Abhinav Sharma, Akshay Oberoi, Manini Chadha, and others, contributing to its vibrant ensemble.
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Stay tuned for further updates on *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari*’s box office journey and audience reactions in the coming days.
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