Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Box Office Collection Day 1 at Rs 3.38 Cr: Will It Survive Against Kantara 2?

The Indian box office witnessed a major showdown on October 2, 2025, as two big releases-Kantara: Chapter 1, a mythological drama by Rishab Shetty, and the romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (SSKTK), starring Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Rohit Saraf and Sanya Malhotra hit theatres nationwide.

While both films arrived with strong pre-release anticipation, early box office reports reveal a decisive edge for Kantara, which has taken a commanding lead on its opening day. The question now is can Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari survive in the shadow of Kantara's box office dominance? Let us check SSKTK's box office collection on the day of release.

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Box Office Collection Day 1

As per Sacnilk data, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari had a subdued opening. Despite being backed by star power, the film collected an estimated Rs 3.38 crore net on its first day in India, with Rs 2.61 crore recorded by 2 PM, according to early data. While the film showed some potential in advance bookings, it failed to convert that into strong occupancy and footfall.

Occupancy rates for SSKTK were underwhelming across most regions. The overall Hindi occupancy on October 2 stood at 14.77%, with only morning shows reporting any turnout. Afternoon, evening, and night shows, as per initial tracking, showed zero occupancy, indicating a lack of sustained interest throughout the day as per Sacnilk estimates.

Region-wise, Chennai led with a 27% morning occupancy, followed closely by Bengaluru at 26%. Mumbai and NCR showed 19% and 17%, respectively, while Hyderabad registered 13%. Other cities like Pune (15%), Kolkata (17%), Jaipur (17%), and Lucknow (18%) had moderate figures. Cities such as Ahmedabad (8%), Chandigarh (9%), Bhopal (6%) and Surat (3%) reported lower engagement, reflecting a tepid response overall.

SSKTK vs Kantara Chapter 1: How Much Did Rishab Shetty's Film Earn on Day 1?

However, SSKTK's biggest challenge comes from Rishab Shetty's highly anticipated release Kantara: Chapter 1, which also hit theatres on the same day. The mythological drama had a strong opening, earning Rs 18.85 crore (net) by 2 PM itself as per Sacnilk data.

Kantara: Chapter 1; One of The Biggest Openers of The Year

The film, which serves as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, has clearly resonated with audiences right from its first show. Its mythological theme, gripping trailers, and Rishab Shetty's growing popularity appear to have contributed to a strong first-day turnout.

The film's performance has not only surpassed expectations but also outshone several other major 2025 releases. For perspective, it outperformed the opening day numbers of Red 2 (Rs 18.25 crore), Jolly LLB 3 (Rs 12.5 crore) and Baaghi 4 (Rs 12 crore), cementing its position as one of the biggest openers of the year so far.

Currently, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has no available data for overseas or worldwide collections, and its gross Indian total is also pending final confirmation. While the figures may slightly change by 10 PM, the trend strongly suggests the film has underperformed in its initial outing, especially when compared to Kantara: Chapter 1.

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