Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor's Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari will clash with Rishab Shetty's Kantara - Chapter 1 at the box office as both films will hit cinemas on October 2.

Last Updated: 08.14 PM, Sep 24, 2025
Movies clashing at the box office is not new in the industry. Both films can win the audience's hearts if the acting, directing, dialogue, and editing are perfect. Recently, War 2 and Coolie had a box office clash. Now, Varun Dhawan's Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 are going to be released in theaters on October 2. During an interactive session on X, Varun reacted to the box office clash.
During a Q&A session with his fans on X, one user asked Varun Dhawan, "Kantara se darr nhi lagra ? #varunsays." To this, Varun had a befitting reply.
He said, "Release date toh production wale set karte hain. Par hum buss apni film pe mehnant kar rahe hain aur logo ko Hassane ki koshish. I wish Oct 2nd everyone is laughing and smiling and celebrating."
Reacting to his reply, one fan said, "Basically he said "nahi lagta." Another said, "Darr kis bat cantain accha hona chahiye jiska achha hoga wahi chalegi."
During the session, Varun also confirmed that the full team of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari will grace Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar before the release.
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Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is a romantic comedy film that revolves around a mischievous guy (Varun Dhawan) and a feisty girl (Janhvi Kapoor).
They become entangled in a hilarious web of lies and love. The story mixes the birth of a new love and the breakup of an old relationship, with several characters intertwined and a touch of comedy amidst the chaos and betrayal. The film is directed by Shashank Khaitan and stars Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf.
Catch Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari on October 2.

Kantara: Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 film Kantara. It focuses on the mystical roots of the Bhuta Kola ritual in the ancient forests of Banavasi within the Kadamba kingdom. The story revolves around Shiva's ancestor (played by Rishab Shetty), a tribal named Berme, who clashes with the ruthless Prince Kulashekhara (Gulshan Devaiah) over control of tribal lands and resources, leading to a conflict involving divine spirits and ancestral powers. The cast includes Rishab Shetty, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, and Jayaram.
Q: When is Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari releasing?
A: Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari will hit cinemas on October 2.
Q: Who are the lead actors in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari?
A: Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari features Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Rohit Saraf, and Sanya Malhotra in the lead roles.
Q. Are Kantara and Kantara: Chapter 1 the same?
A. No, they are separate films in the same franchise, both written and directed by Rishab Shetty. Kantara was released in 2022, while Kantara: Chapter 1 will hit theatres on October 2, 2025. Chapter 1 is the prequel of the original film and is supposedly an exploration of the origin of the Panjurli Daiva, among others.