The Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (SSKTK), is heading for a Dussehra release on October 2, 2025, and faces a box office clash with Kantara Chapter 1. Industry buzz suggests a mix of excitement and caution surrounding the film's potential.
Advance Booking Status
Advance bookings for Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari opened on Sunday, four days before its release. By Monday noon, trade sources indicated that the film had sold approximately 9,000 tickets nationwide. According to Sacnilk, the film's advance booking collection reached ₹29.32 lakh by Monday noon. By Monday evening, the film had sold 8,164 tickets nationwide, grossing ₹39.16 lakh; with block seats included, the total rose to ₹1.15 crore. As of September 29, 2025, the film had earned around ₹34.48 lakh by selling over 6,648 tickets for its first day across 1,737 shows.
In the top two national chains, PVR Inox and Cinepolis, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari had registered around 9,200 admissions for opening day as of 11 PM on September 29, 2025. Approximately 7,500 tickets were sold in PVR Inox and 1,700 in Cinepolis. With two days remaining before release, the film is expected to reach approximately 50,000 admissions through advance booking.
Box Office Predictions
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is expected to open in the range of ₹10.50 crore to ₹12.50 crore. The film has sold 4500 tickets in multiplexes like PVR and Inox and is expected to collect Rs 10-12 crore on its opening day. However, its performance is predicted to depend on the reception of Kantara Chapter 1, which is expected to have a strong opening as well.
Competition with Kantara Chapter 1
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari faces significant competition from Kantara Chapter 1, the prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara. The Hindi dub of Kantara Chapter 1 had already sold over 11,000 tickets by Monday noon, grossing approximately ₹33 lakh, surpassing Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. By Monday afternoon, across all languages, Kantara Chapter 1 had sold 149,608 tickets, earning approximately ₹5.22 crore, which increased to ₹8.83 crore with block seats.
Kantara Chapter 1 is leading in advance bookings, and trade experts anticipate that its Hindi dub will outperform the Bollywood film. Some shows for Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari have not opened ticket sales due to the screen clash with Kantara: Chapter 1.
Factors Influencing Box Office Performance
Several factors could influence the box office performance of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari:
- Festive Season: The film's release coincides with the Dussehra holiday.
- Star Cast: The film features Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, along with Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf.
- Music: The songs from Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari have generated considerable buzz.
- Competition: The clash with Kantara Chapter 1 poses a significant challenge.
Potential for Success
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is promoted as a family entertainer with comedy, music, romance, and drama. The film marks the continuation of a successful collaboration between director Shashank Khaitan and Varun Dhawan, who have previously delivered hits like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania.
Despite the competition, Varun Dhawan expressed that there is space for all kinds of films. He stated that the trailer has received a good response, and the team hopes to entertain everyone. The film's success will depend on its ability to deliver humor, relatable drama, and solid performances.
