‘Param Sundari’, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, is feeling the heat at the box office. After a bright start in its first week, the film has slowed down in week two as it is now facing significant competition from new releases, like ‘Baaghi 4’, ‘The Bengal Files’ and ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’.
‘Param Sundari’ Box Office collection day 8
As per early estimates by Sacnilk, on its day 8, the film’s numbers fell further, earning an estimated Rs 1.85 crore India net, taking the total to Rs 41.6 crore so far.
Film sees a promising start then dip
Released on 2 August, ‘Param Sundari’ opened with solid numbers, pulling in Rs 7.25 crore on Day 1. The film then picked up pace over the weekend, with Rs 9.25 crore on Saturday and Rs 10.25 crore on Sunday, giving it a healthy start.But after that high, the film started to slip from Monday, September 1, earning only Rs 3.25 crore—a sharp drop of nearly 68%. Although it bounced back a little on Tuesday with Rs 4.25 crore, the collections continued to slide through the week. By the end of its first week, ‘Param Sundari’ had made Rs 39.75 crore.
How the film has performed so far:
Day 1 (Friday): Rs 7.25 croreDay 2 (Saturday): Rs 9.25 croreDay 3 (Sunday): Rs 10.25 croreDay 4 (Monday): Rs 3.25 crore Day 5 (Tuesday): Rs 4.25 crore Day 6 (Wednesday): Rs 2.85 crore Day 7 (Thursday): Rs 2.65 crore Week 1 total: Rs 39.75 croreDay 8 (Friday): Rs 1.85 crore (early estimate)Total collection by day 8: Rs 41.6 crore
New releases affect film’s second week
The second week has brought fresh challenges for ‘Param Sundari’. Several new films have entered cinemas, dividing audience attention. ‘Baaghi 4’ stormed into theatres with a strong opening of around Rs 12 crore, and ‘The Bengal Files’ registered around Rs 1.75 crore. Meanwhile, the Hollywood horror film ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ surprised everyone with a record-breaking Rs 18 crore net debut. With such strong arrivals, the road ahead for ‘Param Sundari’ looks far from easy.
What is ‘Param Sundari’ about?
‘Param Sundari’ is a light-hearted love story that blends two cultures. It follows Param Sachdev, a North Indian boy, who falls in love with Thekkepattu Sundari Damodharan Pillai, a South Indian girl. Their romance moves between Delhi and Kerala, capturing the beauty and quirks of both regions. The film mixes humour, family drama and colourful visuals to tell its story.Directed by Tushar Jalota, alongside Sidharth and Janhvi, the film also features Sanjay Kapoor and Manjot Singh in important roles. The soundtrack by Sachin–Jigar adds to the film’s charm, bringing peppy beats and soulful melodies.
Road ahead for ‘Param Sundari’
While the film had a colourful and upbeat start, the second week is proving to be a test. With multiple big releases now in theatres, including a Hollywood hit, the collections have slowed sharply. The coming days will decide if ‘Param Sundari’ can find steady support from audiences or if it will continue to struggle against the competition.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
