The box office has spoken, and it’s proving to be a tough week for Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s latest outing, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. The romantic comedy, which marks the duo’s reunion after their digital success Bawaal, promised a breezy mix of humor, heart, and chemistry—but the numbers tell a different story.
After eight days in theatres, the film has collected a modest ₹40.75 crore across India, falling short of the coveted ₹50 crore mark. While the film opened on a hopeful note with ₹9.25 crore on day one, audience momentum waned soon after. Day two saw collections dip to ₹5.5 crore, followed by a weekend recovery with ₹7.5 crore each on Saturday and Sunday. However, weekday fatigue hit hard, with Monday and Wednesday bringing in just ₹2–3 crore apiece. A small bump on Tuesday, thanks to discounted ticket offers, added ₹3.25 crore, but by day eight, earnings had declined again to ₹2 crore.
In stark contrast, Rishab Shetty’s Kantara continues its box office domination, roaring past the ₹300 crore milestone domestically. The cultural phenomenon has left little breathing room for competitors, and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is no exception.
Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, the film features an ensemble cast including Maneish Paul, Abhinav Sharma, and Akshay Oberoi. The narrative follows Sunny (Varun Dhawan), a hopeless romantic grappling with heartbreak after his girlfriend Ananya (Sanya Malhotra) chooses material comfort over love, marrying Vikram (Rohit Saraf).
Despite its glossy packaging and lighthearted charm, the film has struggled to resonate with audiences beyond its opening weekend. Whether word of mouth can help it regain footing remains to be seen—but for now, Kantara stands tall as the undisputed box office titan.
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