The eagerly awaited family entertainer Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, directed by Shashank Khaitan and featuring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, has hit theatres across India, opening to a moderate start. According to reports, the film collected approximately Rs 9.2 crore net on its first day.
Box Office Clash: SSKTK vs Kantara Chapter 1
One of the biggest challenges for Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is the fierce competition from Kantara Chapter 1, the Kannada prequel by Rishab Shetty, which made waves with a massive opening of over Rs 65 crore on the same day. While SSKTK carries the charm of a Dharma Productions romantic-comedy, Kantara’s mythological action-drama scale and critical acclaim drew audiences in huge numbers, overshadowing several other releases.
Released on October 2, the film registered an overall Hindi cinema occupancy of 32.45%, with evening shows driving the highest turnout. Regional performance showed notable differences:
- Chennai: 58% occupancy, leading in audience engagement
- Bengaluru: 51.33% occupancy
- Kolkata: 45.67% occupancy
- Mumbai, NCR, and Hyderabad also showed strong footfall
- Smaller cities like Surat, Bhopal, and Ahmedabad saw relatively lower audience turnout
Evening and afternoon shows dominated ticket sales, while Chennai stood out as a city with enthusiastic engagement despite fewer screenings.
The film boasts a vibrant cast including Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf. Dharma Productions’ signature glossy presentation adds to the visual appeal. The movie attempts to blend romantic-comedy elements with family drama, creating light-hearted entertainment for audiences.
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Review
Fans appreciated the chemistry between Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor and enjoyed the film’s playful tone. Critics, however, offered a more nuanced take. While Varun delivers his signature energetic performance and Janhvi impresses in several moments, emotional sequences fall short. Sanya Malhotra impresses despite an underwritten character, and Rohit Saraf adds charm to the ensemble. Comedic timing from Maniesh Paul, playing a wedding planner, provides occasional laughs.
Despite its appeal, the film struggles with clarity in storytelling. Balancing romance and family drama simultaneously, it never fully commits to either, leaving viewers entertained but not deeply invested in the narrative. Overall, SSKTK offers light entertainment but lacks the impact needed to dominate the box office in a competitive release window.
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari opens with a promise, leveraging star power and production quality, yet it faces an uphill battle against Kantara Chapter 1’s box office dominance. Audience turnout in major cities and evening shows indicates moderate interest, but only the coming weekend will reveal its true box office trajectory.
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