Param Sundari Soars: Sidharth Malhotra & Janhvi Kapoor’s Film Shatters Expectations with ₹39 Crore in Week 1!
Param Sundari: A Week of Box Office Drama
Ah, darling readers! Gather ’round as I unpack the latest cinematic whirlwind: Param Sundari. Starring the ever-charismatic Sidharth Malhotra and the effervescent Janhvi Kapoor, this film has danced its way into the hearts of many-albeit with a few missteps!
Opening with a punchy ₹7.25 crore on its debut Friday, Param Sundari claimed the silver screen with aplomb, only to face the harsh realities of those post-weekend blues. In its first week, the film amassed a respectable net collection of approximately ₹39.85 crore across India, even if it has been a rollercoaster ride of fortunes. By the end of the week, and after a steady climb to ₹37.1 crore by day six, it managed to pull in an extra ₹2.75 crore on its seventh day, as per Sacnilk’s latest report.
But wait, the audience’s reaction has been as mixed as a box of chocolates! Critics have applauded the film’s lush cinematography that beautifully captures Kerala’s verdant landscapes, while the storytelling… well, let’s just say it didn’t quite sweep viewers off their feet. A cheeky review from The Hindustan Times aptly summarized it: “If rom-coms are meant to sweep you off your feet, Param Sundari barely manages a polite handshake.” Ouch!
As for the box office breakdown, the weekend saw its peak with collections of ₹10.25 crore on Sunday after a buoyant Saturday earning of ₹9.25 crore. However, as the weekday grind set in, Monday’s figures plummeted to just ₹3.25 crore. A brief revival on Tuesday saw ₹4.25 crore, but Wednesday dipped again to ₹2.85 crore, culminating in Thursday’s finale of ₹2.75 crore. Despite the back-and-forth, let’s not be too harsh-those first-week numbers are solid, darling.
City-wise, the buzz was electric in Bengaluru and Chennai, boasting occupancy rates of 13.33% and 12.67%, respectively. Mumbai and Jaipur were close behind, with the dynamic National Capital Region (NCR) at 9.33%. Meanwhile, cities like Surat and Bhopal reported paltry footfalls under 4%. The film found itself showcased in a wealth of venues, with the highest number of screens in NCR (1118) and Mumbai (695).
Set against a backdrop of North-South cultural romance, Param Sundari intertwines the story of a young North Indian lad, Param, falling head over heels for a South Indian beauty, Thekkepattu Sundari. Released on August 29, the film may not have ignited the box office fireworks some hoped for, but it certainly delivered its share of drama. As the dust settles, one can’t help but wonder: Is the charm enough to keep audiences coming back for more, or will it fizzle out like last season’s trends? Only time will tell, my friends!
Original Story https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/param-sundari-box-office-collection-day-7-sidharth-malhotra-janhvi-kapoors-film-brings-in-39-crore-in-week-1-101756993406453.html
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