Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Box Office Collection Day 1
The first day numbers are in: "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari" pulled ₹9.25 crore net in India on Day 1, according to Sacnilk’s early estimates. That’s not earth-shattering, but hey it’s a perfectly solid rom-com debut, especially given the festival crowd and all the current box office noise.
If you strolled past any multiplex on October 2, the buzz was unmistakable groups debating whether this was a Varun Dhawan “hit comeback” or just a post-holiday plan to escape the October heat. In my case, it was both. The popcorn ran out halfway through the interval, but nobody got up, even when the hero went full Bollywood monologue. Maybe that’s the charm: half the audience knows the tropes, but it doesn’t kill the fun.
The Opening Day Crowd & Mood
Right off the bat, the movie enjoyed about 34% occupancy overall, per Sacnilk, with evening shows drawing the biggest crowds and cities like Chennai grabbing the limelight with over 58% turnout. Seriously Chennai, you people don’t play when it comes to Varun-and-Janhvi romantic comedies. Mumbai was energized too, despite my friend texting me a selfie from a half-empty screen in Noida (apparently, everyone there picked Kantara: Chapter 1).
Here’s how it panned out:
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Morning shows: Sleepy, 15% occupancy. Not a morning movie, clearly.
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Afternoon: Steady at around 39%.
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Evening: Jumped to nearly 44%. That’s classic post-work, post-puja Bollywood spirit.
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Night: Came down just a notch, but still plenty lively.
Not Breaking Records, But Still a Win
Okay, so "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari" didn’t outshine some megablockbusters, but it did beat the opening day numbers of several films released this year, outperforming titles like “Param Sundari” and “Son of Sardaar 2”. No need for dramatic, chart-topping headlines here, just a good old-fashioned celebratory mood in the air.
Digging Deeper: Why This Works
There's something extra-watchable about a familiar Bollywood romance right before Diwali season. Maybe it’s nostalgia, just a break from all the hyper-masculine action films. Anecdotally, I overheard a couple argue in the food court: “Rom-coms never get good collections anymore,” she said. “Yeah, but this feels like 2012 again!” he shot back. And that’s sort of it the movie doesn’t break new ground, but it delivers what audiences want when they want it.
The Final Word
Was it the start of a record-breaking run? Not really. But with ₹9.25 crore on Day 1, "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari" found its people families, couples, nostalgia seekers, and maybe anyone still hungover from watching too many OTT thrillers last week. If anything, it’s a reminder that the rom-com isn’t going anywhere. Sometimes, that’s enough to fill those cinema seats.
