Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s romantic drama Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is struggling to maintain its pace at the box office after a lukewarm opening weekend. Directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, the film has failed to pass the crucial Monday test, with collections dropping sharply.
💸 Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Box Office Performance So Far
According to trade reports from Sacnilk, the Varun-Janhvi starrer has managed to earn around ₹32.43 crore nett in India within five days of release.
Here’s the detailed breakdown of the film’s day-wise box office performance 👇
| Day | Collection (₹ crore) | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | 9.25 | Mixed opening |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | 5.50 | Drop due to competition |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | 7.50 | Slight weekend rise |
| Day 4 (Monday) | 7.75 | Sustained through Sunday night shows |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | 2.43 | Major drop post-weekend |
➡️ Total India Nett: ₹32.43 crore
➡️ Worldwide Gross: ₹42 crore (approx.)
Despite the introduction of a Buy One Get One (BOGO) ticket offer on Monday, footfall did not improve significantly.
🌍 Global Outlook: Struggles to Cross ₹50 Crore
Even globally, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is finding it hard to sustain momentum, with total worldwide earnings standing at around ₹42 crore.
The film has yet to cross the ₹50 crore milestone, largely due to stiff competition from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1, which continues to dominate screens across India.
🎭 About Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
Helmed by Shashank Khaitan, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari blends love, heartbreak, and chaos in a colourful Dharma-style romantic comedy.
Cast:
- Varun Dhawan as Sunny
- Janhvi Kapoor as Tulsi
- Rohit Saraf, Sanya Malhotra, Akshay Oberoi, Maneish Paul, and Abhinav Sharma in pivotal roles
🎞️ Plot Summary
The story follows Sunny (Varun Dhawan), heartbroken after his girlfriend Ananya (Sanya Malhotra) gives in to family pressure and agrees to marry Vikram (Rohit Saraf).
Meanwhile, Vikram abandons Tulsi (Janhvi Kapoor) — and the two jilted lovers team up to crash their exes’ wedding.
But as chaos unfolds, Sunny and Tulsi discover a new kind of love — and a question lingers: Who truly gets their happy ending?
📝 Critical Reception
Critics and audiences have given the film a mixed response, appreciating its glossy production and chemistry between Varun and Janhvi but criticizing its predictable storyline and weak emotional depth.
An excerpt from Hindustan Times’ review reads:
“The core idea of the film — that nobody should have to sacrifice love due to familial pressure — is lost because the families themselves never convince you. The writing leans heavily on the romances but forgets to build the family dynamics that shape them.”
📊 Verdict: Romantic Drama Fails to Impress
Despite its star-studded cast, high production value, and mass appeal, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has not connected strongly with audiences.
Trade analysts say the film now depends on the upcoming weekend to regain some ground — otherwise, it risks ending its run below the ₹60 crore mark.
