Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 has created a storm at the box office, rewriting records for Kannada cinema and setting new benchmarks for dubbed films across India. The mythological action-drama, known for its stunning world-building and spiritual themes, has now officially emerged as the 6th highest-grossing Hindi dubbed film of all time, collecting a massive Rs. 201.37 crore from its Hindi version.

The film’s performance is particularly impressive given the competition it faced from major pan-India blockbusters. Topping the all-time list remains Pushpa 2 – The Rule with a staggering Rs. 830.10 crore, followed by Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion (Rs. 510.99 crore), KGF: Chapter 2 (Rs. 434.70 crore), Kalki 2898 AD (Rs. 294.25 crore), and RRR (Rs. 274.31 crore).

Right below these industry giants stands Kantara: Chapter 1, which has surpassed other massive titles such as 2.0 (Rs. 189.55 crore), Mahavatar Narsimha (Rs. 182.83 crore), Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (Rs. 153.84 crore), and Saaho (Rs. 142.95 crore).

Trade experts’ credit Kantara: Chapter 1’s Hindi success to its strong cultural connect, gripping mythological narrative, and Rishab Shetty’s devoted following post the first Kantara film. Released with relatively modest expectations, the film grew steadily on word of mouth, especially in North Indian territories where its spiritual storytelling and cinematic intensity resonated deeply.

The Hindi version’s business has also been bolstered by repeat viewing in multiplexes and strong performance in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, where the film’s earthy tone and rooted storytelling found particular appeal.

With Kantara: Chapter 1 now standing tall among the biggest pan-India dubbed releases of all time, Rishab Shetty’s film has once again proved that authentic regional stories can achieve nationwide dominance when powered by emotion and conviction.

Highest Grossing Hindi Dubbed releases Pushpa 2 - The Rule - Rs. 830.10 cr Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion - Rs. 510.99 cr KGF - Chapter 2 - Rs. 434.70 cr Kalki 2898 AD - Rs. 294.25 cr RRR - Rs. 274.31 cr Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 - Rs. 201.37 cr 2.0 - Rs. 189.55 cr Mahavatar Narsimha - Rs. 182.83 cr Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire - Rs. 153.84 cr Saaho - Rs. 142.95 cr

In a remarkable feat, Karan Johar’s production Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has officially entered the coveted Rs. 100 crore club at the worldwide box office. The family entertainer, which stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles, continues to charm audiences across demographics with its blend of old-school romance, humour, and heartfelt emotion.

According to box office data, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has recorded a total worldwide gross of Rs. 100.3 crore, a significant milestone that reaffirms audience appetite for well-mounted family dramas. In India, the film has collected Rs. 65.98 crore nett, translating to an India gross of Rs. 78.55 crore, while the overseas gross stands at Rs. 21.75 crore, pushing the global tally comfortably past the Rs. 100 crore mark.

The film, directed by Shashank Khaitan, opened to positive word of mouth, especially among family audiences and urban multiplex-goers. While the initial weekend saw solid occupancy, the film’s weekday hold was impressive, reflecting its strong connect with the youth and family segments alike. The chemistry between Varun and Janhvi, coupled with Dharma Productions’ signature emotional storytelling, has clearly worked in its favour.

Trade analysts point out that Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari performed exceptionally well in metro circuits like Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Pune, while also maintaining steady momentum in Tier-2 cities through repeat viewing and strong family footfalls. The music album, featuring chartbusters like “Tumhare Bin” and “Sanskari Dilwala”, has also been a key contributor to the film’s sustained buzz.

 Internationally, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has been well received in UAE, North America, and the UK, where it benefitted from positive reviews and strong diaspora interest. The overseas gross of Rs. 21.75 crore marks one of the stronger overseas showings for a mid-budget romantic drama in 2025.

 With this success, Dharma Productions continues its strong run at the box office following Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Yodha. The production house has once again demonstrated its knack for delivering content that balances scale, emotion, and star appeal. With its heartwarming storytelling, vibrant visuals, and family-friendly appeal, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has cemented its place as one of 2025’s most successful entertainers.

Sunny Sunskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Worldwide Box Office at a glance: India Nett: Rs. 65.98 cr India Gross: Rs. 78.55 cr Overseas Gross: Rs. 21.75 cr Worldwide Gross: Rs. 100.3 cr

There are continued footfalls for Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat on working days as well and the run so far indicates that it’s not just a film which did well on opening on the basis of good music and Harshvardhan Rane’s newfound popularity; there is more to offer as well to the audiences. That can well be seen in Friday collections which are not too far away from Thursday numbers of Rs. 7.10 crores.

With Rs. 6.41 crores coming in, the drop is expectedly just nominal and now with the weekend being back, there would be an upwards trajectory all over again. In fact, it would be very interesting to see that how big the jump turns out to be and whether the collections will just about cross Thursday numbers (Rs. 7.10 crores) or aim for even Wednesday numbers (Rs. 8.88 crores). If somehow it manages to cross the latter, then it has a shot at coming close to its opening day collections (Rs. 10.10 crores) on Sunday, hence registering yet another double-digit score in its eventful run so far.

So far, the Milap Zaveri directed romantic musical drama has collected Rs. 32.49 crores and continues to stay on track for that Rs. 50 crores milestone in its first 6 day run. The film is a hit for sure and next couple of weeks will decide if it has a shot as emerging as a superhit as well. That could well happen if the film could get into that Rs. 75 crores zone and with an open season ahead, this cannot be ruled out either.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is continuing to find audiences for itself and even on the third day, it did bring in good collections of Rs. 7.10 crores. The first day collections were Rs. 10.10 crores and then Wednesday hold was quite good too at Rs. 8.88 crores. Now on Thursday too the hold is good enough and while it was a regular weekday, there was also advantage of Bhai Dooj when families do take an off day.

All that the film needs today now is to hold around the same levels as the actual weekend has kickstarted. As long as the number stays on to be over Rs. 6 crores, it would be decent, at least, since there is growth that’s bound to come tomorrow and then day after. If somehow more than Rs. 7 crores come in today, then the film would have an actual chance to hit a half century by close of Sunday itself as the trending would have been super positive.

Still, all of that is academic because if not Sunday then at least by Tuesday the film will hit Rs. 50 crores mark, which means it would then get into a profit zone from just the theatrical business itself. At the very least, the film is looking at a lifetime of over Rs. 70 crores and that would make it one of the biggest successes when compared to so many other higher budgeted films that have struggled to reach this mark in 2025.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After bringing in Rs. 25.11 crores on its opening day and then Rs. 19.23 crores on its second, Thamma had decent collections on Thursday as Rs. 14.45 crores came in. Drops post Diwali day are on expected lines and since these are coming on weekdays, it’s okay since the actual weekend is still ahead of it.

Yes, had the collections stayed around Rs. 15.50-16.50 mark on Thursday then it would have been even better but still, what’s coming is also good enough and now all eyes are on the stability today and then momentum tomorrow and day after. Ideally, the film should get into that Rs. 15-16 crores zone today, at least, as that would assure Rs. 20 crores on Saturday and then chance to exceed Tuesday numbers on Sunday. Once that turns out to be the case then Rs. 100 crores would be assured by the close of weekend, and then the journey towards Rs. 200 crores lifetime could begin.

However, there are many variables on the way for this Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna starter and hence these three days are the most crucial. Since the reports for the film are good, it does warrant a double century to its name and with an open season ahead, the makers would be hoping too of that happening eventually.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The Milap Milan Zaveri directed Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has witnessed a drop in collections on the third day. According to early estimates, the Harshvardhan Rane starrer has collected approx. Rs. 6 crores on its third day, taking the total to Rs. 24.90 crores.

The decline of around 25% is within the expected range, especially after a strong hold on Day 2. The film continues to attract youth audiences in tier-2 and tier-3 centres, while metropolitan circuits have seen a sharper fall due to the end of the festive boost. Despite the dip, the film’s trending remains stable considering its limited showcasing across single screens and smaller towns.

The movie has clearly found its core audience, and the goodwill from Sanam Teri Kasam continues to aid recall and footfalls. If the film maintains its pace through the weekend, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is likely to touch the Rs. 40 crore mark by the end of the 6-day extended Diwali period, setting it up for a clean HIT verdict.

The film has already surprised trade analysts by exceeding early projections and holding its ground against bigger releases, proving yet again that strong emotion-driven storytelling continues to find its audience.

The Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Thamma has maintained a steady trend on Day 3. As per early estimates, the film has collected in the range of Rs. 12 crores to Rs. 12.50 crores on Thursday, showing another healthy hold as compared to Wednesday.

With this, Thamma’s three-day total stands at approximately Rs. 56 crores at the India box office. The Dinesh Vijan–produced Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) film continues to perform best in urban and premium multiplex circuits, sustaining interest through strong word of mouth.

The six-day extended weekend target of Rs. 100 crores now seem slightly ambitious, with current trends pointing towards an extended weekend total in the range of approx. Rs. 90 crores. Nevertheless, the film’s trajectory remains solid and is likely to emerge as Ayushmann Khurrana’s biggest hit to date, cementing his position as the Master of Uniqueness even in a large-scale universe film.

After collecting quite well in double digits on Tuesday with Rs. 10.10 crores coming in, Milap Zaveri’s Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat surprised on Wednesday as the hold was much better than expected. It had seemed that around 25% drop would come on the day after big Diwali holiday and Wednesday numbers would be in Rs. 6.50-7.50 crores range. However, there was another very good day in store as Rs. 8.88 crores came in that has taken the two-day score to Rs. 18.98 crores.

Now, that’s hardly a drop and could well have been the first day number and still been quite good. However, it’s the second day score and that goes on to show that there is an audience out there where word of mouth is seemingly working since there is as much as music and the lead hero’s rising popularity that can do, and post that merits start coming into picture.

Still, it’s early days and the acid test would be the hold today for this Harshvardhan Kapoor and Sonam Bajwa starrer. If collections emerge on top of Rs. 7 crores today, then it’s game on since there would be a definite rise in collections again tomorrow, with chances of the film hitting double digit again on Saturday and Sunday. If that indeed turns out to be the case, then we could as well have a sure shot hit in the six-day extended weekend itself.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After opening quite well at Rs. 25.11 crores on Tuesday, Thamma saw a good hold on Wednesday as Rs. 19.23 crores came in. Since this was the day after big Diwali holiday, collections were bound to come down. Also, Tuesday was as it is good enough and hence as an absolute number on Wednesday has come out well.

A number in Rs. 18-19 crores was always going to have a good ring to it as that would have meant at least Rs. 15-16 crores more today before the core weekend begins. Now, the film will have a substantial extended weekend for itself and as long as the drop, if any, is under control today, the collections will go up again tomorrow with Friday and Saturday stepping over Rs. 20 crores mark and then Sunday aiming to cross first day number of Rs. 25.11 crores all over again.

The two-day total of the Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer currently stands at Rs. 44.34 crores and that’s a good total when the actual weekend is still ahead of it. The horror comedy is set to be a success and the next few days will decide how big will that turn out to be.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Ayushmann Khurrana has every reason to celebrate this festive season. His latest release, Thamma, has set the box office ablaze with a phenomenal start, emerging as the highest opening day grosser of his career. The Dinesh Vijan production has collected an impressive Rs. 25.11 crores on Day 1, marking a record-breaking beginning for the Ayushmann.

For an actor known primarily for his high-concept, content-driven cinema, this number is a landmark achievement. Thamma has more than doubled the opening of Ayushmann’s previous best, Dream Girl 2 (Rs. 10.69 cr), which held the top spot until now. The actor’s earlier films like Bala (Rs. 10.15 cr), Dream Girl (Rs. 10.05 cr), and Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (Rs. 9.55 cr) also delivered strong openings, but none came close to the thunderous response Thamma has generated.

Even his breakout hits such as Badhaai Ho (Rs. 7.65 cr) and Article 15 (Rs. 5.02 cr) were celebrated for their content and longevity rather than massive day-one figures. Doctor G, one of his more recent releases, had opened at a modest Rs. 3.87 cr, a reflection of the challenges content films faced in the post-pandemic theatrical landscape. With Thamma, however, Ayushmann has rewritten the narrative, proving that strong content can coexist with blockbuster-scale opening numbers.

The film’s extraordinary debut also underscores the growing fanbase for Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU). Over the years, Maddock has cultivated a distinct identity with films like Stree, Munjya, and Bhediya. Thamma, which sees Ayushmann playing a Betaal — a bold, unorthodox role with no cinematic precedent — fits perfectly into that universe, blending humour, folklore, and heart with mass appeal.

Trade circles have lauded Ayushmann’s ability to turn unconventional premises into mainstream winners. The film’s strong start during Diwali, traditionally dominated by commercial action entertainers, proves that audiences are now willing to embrace originality during festive periods as well.

Given its massive opening and highly positive word-of-mouth, Thamma is expected to enjoy an excellent run through the extended six-day festive weekend. Industry predictions suggest the film could clock anywhere between Rs. 60-70 crore by the end of its extended debut frame making it not only Ayushmann Khurrana’s biggest opener, but also potentially his highest-grossing film to date.

With Thamma, Ayushmann has not just delivered a box office hit he’s redefined what success looks like for original, high-concept Hindi cinema.

Ayushmann Khuranna’s Highest Opening Day grossers at a glance: Thamma - Rs. 25.11 cr Dream Girl 2 - Rs. 10.69 cr Bala - Rs. 10.15 cr Dream Girl - Rs. 10.05 cr Shub Mangal Zyada Saavdhan - Rs. 9.55 cr Badhaai Ho - Rs. 7.65 cr Article 15 - Rs. 5.02 cr Doctor G - Rs. 3.87 cr

Ayushmann Khurrana has done it again! His latest release, Thamma, has set the box office buzzing with a fantastic opening, proving that content-driven cinema can pack a major commercial punch even amid big-ticket spectacles. According to early estimates, the Dinesh Vijan production has collected an impressive Rs. 25.11 crores on its opening day, securing the fourth spot among the biggest opening day grossers of 2025.

With this feat, Thamma has managed to surpass several big releases, including Housefull 5 (Rs. 24.35 cr), Saiyaara (Rs. 22 cr), Raid 2 (Rs. 19.71 cr), and Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 (Rs. 18.50 cr). The only films ahead of it are the year’s massive tentpoles — Chhaava (Rs. 33.10 cr), War 2 (Rs. 29 cr), and Sikandar (Rs. 27.50 cr).

Trade analysts credit this powerful start to the combination of Ayushmann’s credibility in offbeat genres and producer Dinesh Vijan’s growing Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU). Over the years, Maddock has cultivated a strong following for its high-concept, entertaining stories that blend humour with supernatural elements. With Thamma, that universe expands, and its fanbase clearly showed up in full force over the Diwali weekend.

What makes Thamma’s debut even more significant is the competition it faced. Releasing in a festive frame, the film managed to carve its own audience, pulling crowds through strong word-of-mouth and the allure of Ayushmann’s unconventional “Betaal” act — a role no mainstream Bollywood hero has attempted before.

Given its start, Thamma is expected to witness a robust weekend trend. Early projections indicate that the film could clock around Rs. 70 crore by Sunday, a number that would firmly establish it as one of 2025’s most profitable ventures.

Top 10 Highest Opening Day grossers of 2025: Chhaava – Rs. 33.10 cr War 2 – Rs. 29.00 cr Sikandar – Rs. 27.50 cr Thamma – Rs. 25.11 cr Housefull 5 – Rs. 24.35 cr Saiyaara – Rs. 22.00 cr Raid 2 – Rs. 19.71 cr Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 – Rs. 18.50 cr Sky Force – Rs. 15.30 cr Baaghi 4 – Rs. 13.20 cr

This Diwali, Ayushmann Khurrana and Maddock Films have set the box office ablaze with Thamma, which has registered an outstanding opening day collection of Rs. 25.11 crore. With this figure, Thamma confidently claims its place as the second-highest opening day performer in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), trailing only the franchise juggernaut Stree 2, which soared to an unmatched Rs. 55.40 crore.

Thamma’s debut is all the more remarkable when put against the history of MHCU releases. The original Stree made a mark with Rs. 6.82 crore, Bhediya launched with Rs. 7.48 crore, and Munjya, another entrant to the universe, managed Rs. 4.21 crore on its first day.  What gives Thamma its rare edge is its achievement as a standalone film, introducing audiences to the Betaal legend without the groundwork or brand loyalty that powers a sequel like Stree 2. That it nearly quadrupled the openings of Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya signals a turning point for what festival audiences now seek out—originality, thrilling storytelling, and charismatic new heroes.

Maddock’s marketing and Ayushmann’s reputation for unique, genre-defining roles have clearly paid off, delivering not only a commercial triumph but re-shaping expectations for horror-comedy content. Trade watchers and box office analysts alike note that Thamma’s success spans across India’s East, West, North, and South, reflecting a nationwide appetite for fresh stories and cultural mythologies. Thamma stands as proof that, even amidst the excitement and proven crowd-pull of long-standing franchises, audiences respond in huge numbers to originality and innovation.

The film’s robust opening promises an exceptional extended holiday run, with producers and distributors keenly anticipating its cumulative weekend and week one totals. For Maddock Films, Thamma is not just a win—it’s a clear message. In modern Bollywood, unique concepts and risk-taking stars can transform genre pieces into festival mainstays.

With Thamma, the MHCU, already rich with hits, now moves forward with renewed momentum for unconventional blockbusters and for 2025, Diwali belonged to authentic storytelling and fresh cinematic energy. Going forward, with a six-day extended  festive weekend the business of the film is expected to see exponential growth with collections hovering between the Rs. 60-70 cr mark.

MHCU Opening Day collections at a glance: Stree 2 – Rs. 55.40 crore Thamma – Rs. 25.11 crore Bhediya – Rs. 7.48 crore Stree – Rs. 6.82 crore Munjya – Rs. 4.21 crore

It was predicted in this column that Thamma will take an opening of Rs. 25-30 crores on Tuesday, the big Diwali holiday. Well, this is exactly what happened as the film managed a very good start of Rs. 25.11 crores. A start on top of Rs. 20 crores was always on the cards and once the advance booking opened, a number close to Rs. 25 crores was there for the taking. Add to that the Diwali holiday and you know that spot booking will come into action as well as families venture out for celebrations and festivities.

As a result, the collections have come out to be quite positive and now it’s all about sustaining in & around these numbers for rest of the extended weekend till Sunday. Basically, the job is done for the film despite a very high budget for the star cast and positive reports imply that there is a lot of distance that this horror comedy offering would be able to cover in the open season ahead.

Of course, considering the fact that it’s Diwali and there is a very wide release that the film managed to get, one could well have placed a bet on Rs. 30-35 crores as well. However, one needs to also take into consideration the fact that the film doesn’t feature any of the top superstars and for Ayushmann Khurrana too, this is more than double of his biggest opener till date. The actor had a huge success ratio for multiplex films pre-pandemic and while post-pandemic he did score with Dream Girl 2, it’s Thamma which is his first truly all-India Bollywood biggie. He is now set for his first Rs. 200 Crore Club superhit and that’s a major jump start indeed.

The Diwali 2025 release, Thamma has proved to be a box-office dhamaka as the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe film has surpassed all expectations on the opening day as per early estimates. According to our tracking, the Dinesh Vijan produced film starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna has opened in the range of Rs. 24 crores to Rs. 26 crores, which is about 30 percent higher than the pre-release expectations.

The film has taken a start all across the board - be it single screens or multiplexes - and the collections were on the rise on a show-to-show basis, indicating a strong word of mouth among the cinema-going audience. The film yet again showcases the strength of the horror comedy universe, and this establishes it as one of the most successful universes of Indian cinema.

The film has emerged as the #1 opener to date for Ayushmann Khurrana, and this has come despite a clash with another film - Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. The reports are plus, which means that a Rs. 100 crore plus weekend (Tuesday to Sunday) is on cards for this horror comedy.

Thamma is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik

In a regular year, one wouldn’t have fathomed Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat to find a Diwali release for itself. After all, the big day is dominated by the likes of Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, and it was only last year when Kartik Aaryan made inroads and delivered a huge success with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Now, this year, the scale is lesser for both the new releases. Neither is Thamma is an event film, nor is Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, a film that one associates with a holiday arrival.

Still, here they are, with the big guns making way for the next in line to make the best of the big holiday season ahead and do something good for Bollywood and its box office business. While Thamma is a bigger film, it isn’t the kind that one sees releasing in 4000-5000 screens, which means Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has eventually earned good showcasing for itself after all the brouhaha that was being evidenced till a couple of days back.

On a regular Friday, this Milap Zaveri directed romantic drama would have seen an opening day of Rs. 5-6 crores. However, superhit music as well as the fact that it has managed good hype for itself due to Diwali clash means that the advance booking is heading well towards 35-40K sales at the PIC. This would be good enough to secure an opening day of Rs. 8 crores with an outside chance of stepping into a double digit zone as well.

There may not be fireworks this Diwali with no superstar bringing his film on the festive occasion. Still, with Thamma belonging to horror comedy universe, there is reasonable buzz around it. The hype may not be strong but there is awareness and that should be good enough for the film to take a good start.

Moreover, this is also a new character inclusion in the universe, unlike Stree, which is established, and Bhediya and Munjya, which will have much bigger opening than their predecessors when their second part comes. In this case, Thamma will start on its own accord with the universe factor propelling it to a good extent and then the big holiday doing its bit.

As a result, though as a standalone film Thamma would have started in Rs. 15-18 crores range with Ayushmann Khurrana working for the multiplex audience and Rashmika Mandana leveraging her popularity at the single screens as well, aforementioned factors mean that a start of Rs. 20 crores is on the cards. Advance booking is progressing well towards 1 lakh mark and then spot booking will further ensure good footfalls, especially in the evening and night shows.

After scoring (extended) first week of Rs. 44 crores, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari had a second weekend of Rs. 10.33 crores. The fact that second Friday was slightly higher than Thursday allowed the film to have some sort of a trajectory over the weekend gone by and that has allowed it to cross the Rs. 50 crores mark.

The film moved up slightly over its Saturday collections and ended up bringing in Rs. 4.08 crores on Sunday. What the Shashank Khaitan directed romcom would be looking for now is to stay in the vicinity of Rs. 1.50 crore on Monday as that would be less than 50% drop when compared to Friday. Looking at the trending so far, this should be possible as well, more so since there is no competition other than Kantara: Chapter 1 and that too is primarily in Maharashtra as in other places it’s more or less on par or just slightly behind.

The Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer has now collected Rs. 54.33 crores and it would now be aiming to close its second week at Rs. 60 crores. The Karan Johar film has no competition in the third weekend as well.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

It’s a 50 for Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari! After being in theatres for 10 days, the Karan Johar production has now scored a half century at the box office. The film did open well on the national holiday of Dusshehra and Gandhi Jayanti, and now in its second weekend it’s finding an audience for itself at the key urban centres.

All of that has ensured that collections grew from Friday (Rs. 2.50 crores) to Saturday (Rs. 3.75 crores), and that’s a good sign because Sunday is yet to come which will be the best day of its run in the second week. That should amp up the overall total further post which the countdown begins for its next 10 days before Diwali releases arrive.

Standing at Rs. 50.25 crores, this is now second consecutive half century for Janhvi Kapoor after Param Sundari. Of course, she too would be aiming for a Rs. 100 Crore Club success soon but then romcoms have their own limitations, ever since pandemic, and hence the benchmark is for the numbers to be in the vicinity of Rs. 75 crores.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari held quite well on its second Friday with Rs. 2.50 cr coming in. One waited to see if that would happen indeed since there was no new notable release this weekend. Still, despite no competition, it’s always a wait-n-watch scenario since anything can happen in today’s box office scenario and hence this kind of hold on Friday was very much required.

The Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor led romcom ended up collecting Rs. 2.50 crores and now there would certainly be good growth evidenced today. The film would be aiming to go past the Rs. 3.50 crores mark and once that happens then tomorrow too a little better number may come in which means it has a shot at Rs. 10 crores+ weekend.

So far, the Shashank Khaitan directed film has collected Rs. 46.50 crores and by the time the second weekend would be through, it would be close to Rs. 55 crores mark. Tho also means that a lifetime in the vicinity of Rs. 65 crores is there for the taking, as a result of which the Karan Johar production would comfortably go past the last romcom seen at the big screen, Param Sundari.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari had a first week on the lower side as it collected Rs. 44 crores at the box office. It was 8 days extended week since the film had released on Thursday October 2. Moreover, it was also a major holiday of Dusshehra and Gandhi Jayanti, hence it did have advantage of that as well at least on the first day.

On the other hand, it was also impacted by Kantara: Chapter 1 (Hindi) which scored a huge century in its first seven days itself. If not for this competition - as a result of which it also had to get into screen and shows sharing mode - the collections would certainly have looked better. The film is also finding its audience in big cities and metros due to its inherent appeal which catered to urban audience.

The Shashank Khaitan directed romcom deserved to cover a larger distance though. There are 10-11 open days ahead of it where the only competition will stay on to be Kantara: Chapter 1 (Hindi). With no new major release today and then next Friday, the Karan Johar production is expected to cross Rs. 60 crores in its lifetime.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources