Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari garnered a mixed reception, earning Rs 33 crore domestically by its first Monday. Despite a strong opening, the film experienced a significant drop in collections, facing competition from Kantara Chapter 1 and struggling to reach the Rs 50-crore global mark.
Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari received a mixed response from critics and audiences. Facing stiff competition from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1, the film saw some growth over the weekend but experienced a drop in collections on its first Monday.
Day-wise box office performance
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer earned Rs 9.25 crore on Day 1 and Rs 5.5 crore on Day 2. The film saw a slight improvement over the weekend, collecting Rs 7.5 crore on Day 3 and Rs 7.75 crore on Day 4. However, on its first Monday, it earned only Rs 3 crore, bringing its total domestic collection to Rs 33 crore.The film had an overall 15.52 percent Hindi occupancy on Monday, October 6, 2025.On the global front, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has collected around Rs 42 crore so far and is yet to cross the Rs 50-crore mark, despite the makers offering a Buy One Get One (BOGO) deal on Monday.
Day wise collection of ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’
Day 1 [1st Thursday] Rs 9.25 Cr -Day 2 [1st Friday] Rs 5.5 CrDay 3 [1st Saturday] Rs 7.5 CrDay 4 [1st Sunday] Rs 7.75 Cr Day 5 [1st Monday] Rs 3 Cr * early estimatesTotal ₹ 33.00 Cr
Reception and competition
The film received mixed reviews from the critics and audiences alike. It opened to Rs 9.25 crore net in India on Dussehra—higher than some recent Bollywood romcoms. However, it was disappointing given its festive release. The film also faced stiff competition from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1.Directed by Shashank Khaitan, the film is a romantic comedy, following the tropes of Varun Dhawan’s earlier hits like Badrinath Ki Dulhania or Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Rohit Saraf, and Sanya Malhotra.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
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