The much-anticipated romantic comedy Param Sundari, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, hit theaters on August 29, 2025, amid high expectations from fans of light-hearted Bollywood fare. Directed by Tushar Jalota and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, the film tells the story of a North Indian entrepreneur who uses an AI app to find his soulmate, leading him to a traditional South Indian girl from Kerala. Inspired by the hit song from Mimi, the movie blends cultural clashes, humor, and romance, but has received mixed reviews for its familiar plot and stereotypical elements.
Despite the divided critical reception—praised for its soundtrack by Sachin-Jigar, cinematography capturing Kerala’s beauty, and the lead pair’s chemistry, but critiqued for a predictable screenplay—the film has managed a respectable start at the box office. Made on a reported budget of around ₹50 crore, Param Sundari is banking on word-of-mouth and weekend crowds to build momentum.
Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown (India Net Collections)
Here’s a detailed look at the film’s performance over its first three days, based on early estimates and industry trackers:
- Day 1 (Friday, August 29, 2025): The film opened to ₹7.25-7.37 crore. It marked the second-highest opener for Janhvi Kapoor (behind Dhadak‘s ₹8.71 crore) and the fifth-biggest for Sidharth Malhotra. Occupancy started low at around 8% in morning shows but picked up to 19% by night, with stronger turnout in South Indian cities like Bengaluru (24.5%), Chennai (24.75%), and Hyderabad (21.75%). Northern markets like NCR and Mumbai showed moderate interest.
- Day 2 (Saturday, August 30, 2025): Collections grew by about 27-36%, raking in ₹9.22-10.07 crore. Overall Hindi occupancy improved to 18.13%, with night shows hitting 25.11%. This pushed the two-day total to ₹16.47-16.50 crore, surpassing the lifetime earnings of Mere Husband Ki Biwi (₹12.85 crore).
- Day 3 (Sunday, August 31, 2025): Early trends indicate a slight uptick, with earnings estimated at ₹10-10.25 crore. This brings the opening weekend total to ₹26.75-26.95 crore in India net.
| Day | India Net Collection (₹ Crore) | Growth/Decline (%) | Occupancy (Hindi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Fri) | 7.25-7.37 | – | 12.92% |
| Day 2 (Sat) | 9.22-10.07 | +27-36% | 18.13% |
| Day 3 (Sun) | 10-10.25 | +8-11% | TBD (Early trends positive) |
| Opening Weekend Total | 26.75-26.95 | – | – |
Worldwide Performance and Comparisons
Globally, Param Sundari has collected around ₹27.81 crore in its first three days, including ₹20.76 crore gross in India and ₹7.05 crore from overseas markets (approximately $0.80 million USD). The overseas haul has been modest, starting at ₹1.30 crore on day 1.
In comparisons:
- It lags far behind Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, which opened at ₹21.50 crore in India and nearly ₹30 crore worldwide, despite featuring newcomers.
- Even Sunny Deol’s Jaat outperformed it with over ₹13 crore worldwide on day 1.
- Pre-pandemic rom-coms like Chennai Express (₹30.5 crore opening day) and 2 States (₹12.1 crore) set higher benchmarks, though Param Sundari‘s start is similar to 2024’s Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (₹6.8 crore opening, eventual ₹78 crore total).
The film has beaten the lifetime haul of Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency and emerged as the 5th highest-grossing Bollywood romantic film of 2025 within 72 hours.
Verdict and Future Prospects
With a weekend total hovering around ₹27 crore against a ₹50 crore budget, Param Sundari is off to a decent but not blockbuster start. To be deemed a hit, it needs to cross ₹60 crore lifetime, while ₹50 crore would make it average. The real test comes on Monday (September 1, 2025), where a hold above ₹4-5 crore could signal positive word-of-mouth.
Facing competition from big releases like War 2 and Mahavatar Narsimha, the film’s success will depend on its appeal to urban youth and family audiences. Tracks like “Pardesiya” and “Sundari Ke Pyaar Mein” are already chartbusters, which might help sustain interest.
Stay tuned for updates on day 4 collections and whether Param Sundari can turn its steady weekend into a long-term win! What did you think of the film? Share in the comments below.
