Box Office Roars: Kantara Chapter 1 Stuns with Brilliant Opening, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Starts Strong

The cinema halls are buzzing, and the latest box office reports confirm a thrilling start for two highly anticipated films! Rishab Shetty's cinematic marvel, 'Kantara Chapter 1,' has not just opened well; it has stormed the box office with an absolutely brilliant performance, particularly in its Telugu version.

Meanwhile, the charming romantic comedy 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,' starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, has also managed to secure a commendable initial start, setting the stage for an interesting weekend.

The excitement around 'Kantara Chapter 1' was palpable, and the prequel has certainly delivered beyond expectations.

Early morning occupancy reports from major Telugu-speaking territories paint a dazzling picture. Cities like Nizamabad, Guntur, Vijayawada, and Vizag witnessed an astounding 40-50% occupancy for early shows. Even in more remote and interior regions, the film managed to pull in significant crowds, recording a healthy 20-25% occupancy.

This stellar performance is particularly noteworthy, underscoring Rishab Shetty's immense popularity and the strong anticipation built around the 'Kantara' universe. It's rare for a prequel to generate such immense buzz and translate it into immediate box office success, but 'Kantara Chapter 1' has done just that.

On the Bollywood front, 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' has embarked on its theatrical journey with a respectable opening.

The rom-com, featuring the fresh pairing of Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, garnered an average morning occupancy of 10-15% across India. While these figures might seem modest compared to 'Kantara Chapter 1's' stellar numbers, they are quite encouraging for a film of its genre, especially considering it's not a holiday release.

Certain regions, notably Gujarat and Rajasthan, showed a stronger pull, with occupancy rates touching 20-25%. Major metropolitan centers like Mumbai and Delhi registered around 10% occupancy, indicating a slow but steady build-up. The film is expected to pick up momentum over the weekend as word-of-mouth spreads.

The contrasting yet successful openings of 'Kantara Chapter 1' and 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' highlight the diverse tastes of Indian audiences and the power of compelling storytelling across different industries.

While Rishab Shetty's magnum opus is captivating the South with its grand scale and cultural depth, the Varun-Janhvi starrer aims to win hearts with its lighthearted romance. Both films are now set to battle it out for audience attention, promising an an exciting period at the Indian box office.