SUNNY SANSKARI KI TULSI KUMARI vs KANTARA: A LEGEND – CHAPTER 1

The stage is set for the first big clash of the month, between Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. The advance of both films is underwhelming though the advance on October 1 picked up well.

Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is a prequel to Kantara, the sleeper super-hit of 2022. In Hindi, it collected around Rs. 80 crores though it started at just Rs. 1 crore. In other words, it had a solid trend and stayed in cinemas for many weeks. It was not the usual South film and the devotional element worked big time. This part was set in 1990 while Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is set in the 3rd or 4th century. However, the trailer promises a connection with the 2022 film despite the varied timelines.

Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 was considered by many as a sure-shot huge opener and record grosser. Hence, it was believed that it would open at Rs. 40-45 crores in Hindi. But the advance sales on the first day made it clear that it won't be happening.

The trade believes that it was never meant to open with a bang as it's not a film on the lines of KGF, Pushpa or Baahubali. Secondly, the trailer dropped late and moreover, it hasn't worked as intended. Hence, many have decided to wait for initial reviews and then decide to book tickets.

Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 will open at around Rs. 20 crores and there's a chance that it might end up collecting Rs. 25 crores plus as well. Thankfully, the advance picked up big time a day before.

As for Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, it is a romcom and stars Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf. It is directed by Shashank Khaitan of Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania fame.

The trailer of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari looks fun-filled. Most importantly, it looks like a non-violent film and hence is meant for the whole family. Songs have managed to register. But the buzz is quite limited and even here, the wait and watch strategy is being adopted.

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari will open at around Rs. 7-8 crores. Since it's a national holiday, a double-digit opening is not ruled out.

Both films have the advantage of a big holiday and a four-day weekend. Moreover, it will have no competition until October 21. Hence, sky is the limit for them if reports are positive. But if word of mouth is not encouraging, the film can start falling from Friday onwards.