This dussehra, october 2, 2025, marks a significant box office battle in india with the release of two major films: Rishabh Shetty’s 'Kantara Chapter 1' and varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor starrer 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari'. Here’s a detailed prediction of how the two films are expected to perform on their opening day.
Kantara Chapter 1 Overview
Director & Lead: rishabh Shetty
Prequel to the 2022 film Kantara, which was widely acclaimed
Awards: rishabh Shetty won a National Award for the original film
Release Date: october 2, 2025 (Dussehra)
Budget: ₹125 crore (as per Koimoi)
Anticipation: Considered one of the most awaited films of 2025, with a strong fan following and buzz
Opening Day Prediction for Kantara Chapter 1
Expected Opening: ₹20–22 crore in india (Hindi version, according to Pinkvilla)
Reasons for High Collection:
Strong fanbase due to the previous film’s success
Director rishabh Shetty is also playing the lead role.
Prequel storyline attracts both old and new audiences.
Released on dussehra, a festive period that boosts box office performance
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Overview
Lead Cast: varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf
Director: shashank Khaitan
Budget: ₹80 crore (as per IMDB)
Release Date: october 2, 2025
Buzz:
Teasers and songs have created significant pre-release excitement.
Star-studded cast expected to draw a younger audience.
Opening Day Prediction for Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
Expected Opening: ₹10.50–12.50 crore in india (according to Pinkvilla)
Factors Affecting Collection:
Competing directly with a highly anticipated film like Kantara Chapter 1
Moderate buzz compared to the prequel’s fan-driven excitement
Festival release may provide an initial boost, but could face stiff competition.
Box office Verdict
Kantara Chapter 1 is predicted to dominate the dussehra box office with a stronger opening day collection.
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari may have a decent opening, but is likely to trail behind due to the competition from the highly awaited prequel.
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