Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s latest romantic drama, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, may have opened to favourable reviews and decent initial buzz, but the film’s box office journey tells a different story. Directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced under Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions banner, the film also features Rohit Saraf and Sanya Malhotra in key roles. It hit theatres on October 2, aligning with a major festive week, which initially seemed promising for its commercial prospects.
The film had a respectable opening day, earning around ₹9.25 crore, and wrapped up its first weekend with a total of approximately ₹30 crore. However, the momentum began to fade rapidly during the weekdays. According to data from sacnilk.com, the film collected just ₹2 crore on Thursday, marking its lowest single-day earnings since release. As of now, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has amassed around ₹40.75 crore in eight days.
Trade analysts attribute the film’s lukewarm performance to stiff competition from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1, which has emerged as a nationwide blockbuster. The Kannada-language epic has already crossed the ₹100 crore mark, dominating screens and audiences across multiple states. Its mass appeal and strong word-of-mouth have left little breathing room for other releases, including this glossy romantic comedy.
Despite its charming leads, vibrant music, and high production values typical of a Dharma outing, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari appears to be losing its grip on the box office. Industry experts now estimate the film’s lifetime earnings could wrap up between ₹50–60 crore — a figure considered underwhelming for a project of this scale and backing.
The film follows Sunny (Varun Dhawan) and Tulsi (Janhvi Kapoor), two individuals nursing broken hearts after being dumped by their partners Ananya (Sanya Malhotra) and Vikram (Rohit Saraf). When they cross paths, they decide to fake a relationship to incite jealousy in their exes, only to find themselves caught in a whirlwind of unexpected emotions.
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While the film may not have struck gold commercially, its cast has promising projects ahead. Varun Dhawan is set to star in Border 2 alongside Sunny Deol, and Janhvi Kapoor is busy with her South Indian venture Peddi, co-starring Ram Charan. Whether Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari gains momentum through streaming platforms remains to be seen.
