The film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025) is a Hindi-language romantic comedy written & directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced under Dharma Productions. Wikipedia+2The Times of India+2
It stars Varun Dhawan (as “Sunny Sanskari”) and Janhvi Kapoor (as “Tulsi Kumari”) in the leading roles, supported by Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf. Wikipedia
The film released theatrically on 2 October 2025, coinciding with the Dussehra holiday period. Wikipedia+1
The plot centres on heartbreak, second chances and rekindled romance: Sunny’s proposal gets rejected, he shifts focus to Tulsi (who has her own emotional baggage), their lives get entwined around wedding chaos in Udaipur, misunderstandings, emotional realisations and ultimately choices about love. Wikipedia+2galaxytheatres.com+2
What Worked & What Didn’t
What Worked:
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The film’s trailer promised a vibrant, colourful rom-com with big wedding drama, catchy songs and family-friendly humour. The Times of India+1
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The chemistry of the lead pair and production values (locations, music, visuals) got decent praise.
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Audiences seeking light, festive entertainment got a comfortable, safe watch. One review called it “a fun entertainer filled with humour, heart and romance.” Wikipedia+1
What Didn’t Work:
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The storyline was critiqued for being formulaic and too predictable. On IMDb, one reviewer wrote:
“Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is a formulaic Bollywood rom-com that sticks too closely to the tried-and-tested template.” IMDb
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Trade and analysts said that advance bookings were “not extraordinary” given the festive release and competition. Bollywood Hungama+1
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While festive, the film didn’t dominate the box-office: by day 9 it “inched toward the Rs 45 crore mark amid competition”. The Times of India+1
Box-Office & Reception: Flop or Not?
The question of whether Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is a flop does need nuance:
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Opening prediction: Analysts expected ₹8-12 crore on day one. OTTPlay+1
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By day 10: the film was “inching towards Rs 50 crore” domestically. The Times of India
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While this is not blockbuster level (especially compared to major action/thrillers), for a rom-com in the festive window facing big competition, the performance seems moderate rather than disastrous.
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Critics gave mixed to decent ratings: some 3–3.5/5, others lower for lack of originality. Wikipedia+1
Verdict: It’s not a flop, strictly speaking — more of a moderate-success / safe entertainer. It didn’t break records, but it delivered value for its segment and audience.
Who Should Watch It?
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Viewers looking for a family-friendly festive rom-com, colourful songs, weddings and light drama will enjoy it.
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If you’re expecting deep emotional resonance, groundbreaking plot or a thriller twist — this is not that film.
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Best enjoyed in theatre with friends/family for the visuals and music rather than heavy introspective cinema.
Final Words
To wrap up: Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari delivers exactly what its title promises — a sanskari (traditional-values) hero meets a spirited heroine in a rom-com set-up full of weddings, chaos and comedy. It may not reinvent the wheel, but if you go in with the right expectations, you’ll find a nice movie — cheerful, polished, and enjoyable for a light weekend watch.