Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor are set to charm audiences once again as they reunite on screen in the romantic comedy Param Sundari, releasing this weekend. Directed by Tushar Jalota, the film is generating positive buzz with trade analysts projecting a healthy opening at the box office.
Advance bookings show momentum
Advance ticket sales for Param Sundari opened on August 26, and within the first 24 hours, nearly 10,000 tickets were sold across online platforms. Early industry estimates suggest the film could collect between ₹7–10 crore on its opening day, with chances of touching double digits if audience feedback remains favourable. For both Malhotra and Kapoor, a double-digit debut would mark one of their most successful starts at the box office.
Predictions and release scale
Trade experts predict a Day 1 collection in the range of ₹7–9 crore, subject to word-of-mouth traction post-release. With a nationwide rollout across 2,500 screens, the wide release is expected to give the film a strong boost in terms of visibility and footfalls.
Potential to enter Day 1 record charts
Should Param Sundari cross the ₹10 crore mark on its first day, it could secure a place among the top 10 highest opening-day earners this year, surpassing titles like Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par and Sunny Deol’s Jaat. To challenge the current benchmark set by Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s Saiyaara—the highest-grossing romantic film of the year—the film would need to surpass ₹20 crore in collections.
Rom-com trend in focus
While romantic comedies traditionally rely more on word-of-mouth than advance sales, the genre has been enjoying renewed popularity at the box office following the success of Saiyaara. Industry insiders believe Param Sundari could ride this wave of audience interest, although it faces stiff competition from Rajinikanth’s Coolie and the much-anticipated War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
A crucial film for Sidharth
For Sidharth Malhotra, the film’s performance holds particular importance. After a few underwhelming box office outings, the actor is banking on this lighthearted entertainer to reconnect with audiences and strengthen his standing in the industry.
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