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Varun Dhawan's latest film, 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,' is underperforming at the box office, earning just Rs 36.21 crore in six days. Despite praise for his performance, the movie's execution and storyline have disappointed fans. This follows a string of less successful projects, raising concerns about his recent film choices.

The cinematic phenomenon that is Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1' has taken the box office by storm, achieving new heights that outdo its original incarnation. The Hindi version of the sequel has demonstrated astonishing box office prowess, surpassing its predecessor's total revenue within just six days, raking in a staggering Rs 93.25 crore.

Rishab Shetty's "Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1" has opened to a phenomenal start, overcoming initial slow advance bookings to mint Rs 22.46 crore by 2 PM on its release day. Strong reviews from paid premieres propelled its success, significantly outperforming "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari." With holidays boosting evening shows, "Kantara" targets a massive Rs 40 crore opening day.

Janhvi Kapoor, whose new film ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ just released, addressed comparisons to her mother Sridevi. While Varun Dhawan felt she's compared to contemporaries, Janhvi views the Sridevi comparison as a compliment and an aspiration that fuels her responsibility. She also emphasized her artistic need for diverse roles to avoid boredom.

Long before Janhvi Kapoor stepped into the movies, she remembers watching her mother, the legendary Sridevi, laugh her heart out at Govinda’s comedy. As Janhvi gears up for the release of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with Varun Dhawan, she fondly shared how her mother admired the 90s comedy icon and even had a soft spot for Varun after watching him in Judwaa 2.

Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt recently appeared on Twinkle Khanna and Kajol's talk show. Dhawan roasted Khanna over her film Mela. Bhatt did not answer a question about exes. Dhawan's film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari releases in 2025. Bhatt will next star in Alpha and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War.

Dussehra will feature many film releases. Several movies are scheduled for October 2, 2025. 'Kantara: Chapter 1' will present a prequel story. 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' will bring a comedy plot. 'Ikkis' will chronicle a war hero's life. 'Nikka Zaildar 4' offers Punjabi drama. 'Vadapav' explores relationship challenges. 'The Game: You Never Play Alone' will stream on Netflix.

Varun Dhawan recently garnered praise for his calm and patient handling of a viral incident where a man accused his driver of rash driving and abusive behavior. The actor diffused the tense situation by calmly responding, earning widespread appreciation from netizens for his level-headed approach while on a promotional spree for his upcoming film.