Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Advance Booking Update: 36K+ Tickets Sold in PIC National Chains, Varun Dhawan–Janhvi Kapoor Starrer Backed by Dharma Productions Shows Growth But Clash With Kantara: Chapter 1 Looms
Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (SSTTK) has shown some traction in advance bookings since midnight, but the numbers remain on the weaker side for a festive release under Dharma Productions.
As of 2:00 PM, the film has crossed 36,000+ tickets in PIC alone, reflecting a decent bump compared to the midnight tally of ~25K admits. Across all national chains, the advance sales are expected to be trending towards the 60-65k range, which is still modest considering the Gandhi Jayanti holiday frame.
📊 PVRINOX Advance Booking Snapshot (as of 2:00 PM, Oct 1)
| City | Shows | Tickets Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 41 | 304 |
| Amritsar | 13 | 20 |
| Bengaluru | 82 | 2,755 |
| Chandigarh | 17 | 542 |
| Chennai | 44 | 2,906 |
| Gurugram | 94 | 667 |
| Delhi | 129 | 2,897 |
| Hyderabad | 67 | 807 |
| Jaipur | 44 | 578 |
| Kolkata | 14 | 1,342 |
| Mumbai | 172 | 5,228 |
| Patna | 12 | 158 |
| Pune | 80 | 1,024 |
| TOTAL | 1,757 | 28,910 |
| Overall Occupancy | 9.7% |
⚠️ Muted Advances Despite Holiday Advantage
While the Gandhi Jayanti release was expected to give SSTTK a strong festive head start, the overall turnout remains muted. Premium multiplexes in metros like Mumbai and Chennai are driving the bulk of sales, but mass markets and Delhi NCR are still underperforming.
Cities like Chandigarh and Bengaluru are punching above their weight, but the overall picture is far from encouraging. The absence of a chartbuster track and lukewarm pre-release buzz are proving to be major dampeners.
⚔️ Kantara: Chapter 1 Clash Impact
The clash with Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 is beginning to sting. The Kannada sequel is showing strong advances across the South and is now steadily pulling traction in the Hindi belt as well. Trade insiders believe the overlap in audience appeal could dent Tulsi Kumari’s festive business further.
🔮 Outlook
With just hours left for release, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is pacing towards an opening in the ₹9–11 Cr nett range. This would count among the weaker Gandhi Jayanti debuts for a Dharma banner film. Walk-in audiences on opening day will now be crucial in deciding whether the Varun–Janhvi starrer can break past its slow advance trajectory.
✅ Verdict:
SSTTK stands at 36K+ tickets sold in PIC, but the clash with Kantara: Chapter 1 and muted buzz raise concerns about its opening day strength.
📢 Disclaimer:
The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our own research. The figures can be approximate and CineInfinity does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box office performance of the film(s).
