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Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari garnered a mixed reception, earning Rs 33 crore domestically by its first Monday. Despite a strong opening, the film experienced a significant drop in collections, facing competition from Kantara Chapter 1 and struggling to reach the Rs 50-crore global mark.

Janhvi Kapoor, whose new film ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ just released, addressed comparisons to her mother Sridevi. While Varun Dhawan felt she's compared to contemporaries, Janhvi views the Sridevi comparison as a compliment and an aspiration that fuels her responsibility. She also emphasized her artistic need for diverse roles to avoid boredom.

Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan recently appeared on Kajol and Twinkle Khanna's chat show. Alia dodged a question about being friends with exes, while Varun playfully jabbed at Twinkle's film Mela. Varun also recounted a significant lesson from his father, David Dhawan, regarding professionalism and earning one's creative stature on set.

Long before Janhvi Kapoor stepped into the movies, she remembers watching her mother, the legendary Sridevi, laugh her heart out at Govinda’s comedy. As Janhvi gears up for the release of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with Varun Dhawan, she fondly shared how her mother admired the 90s comedy icon and even had a soft spot for Varun after watching him in Judwaa 2.

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' is set for an October 2 release, clashing with Rishabh Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. Dhawan clarified their date shift, avoiding friends' films, and asserted the holiday is ample for both. Director Shashank Khaitan questioned limiting weekly releases.

Dussehra is set to be a major clash at the box office as Rishabh Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter-1' and Karan Johar's 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' vie for screen space. Distributors of Kantara are demanding maximum shows, escalating tensions with exhibitors. This battle for screens may delay advance bookings, leaving exhibitors uncertain about which film will ultimately succeed.

Neeraj Ghaywan’s 'Homebound' was announced as India’s official entry for the 2026 Oscars. Karan Johar and Janhvi Kapoor celebrated the milestone on social media. The film, starring Ishaan Khatter, premiered at Cannes, won at Toronto, and follows two boys overcoming caste challenges. It releases on September 26.

Janhvi Kapoor is focused on her film career. Her film 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' is soon releasing. She says marriage is not her priority now. She wants a simple wedding in Tirupati. Manish Malhotra will design her wedding outfit. Janhvi is reportedly dating Shikhar Pahariya. She has hinted at their relationship through subtle gestures.

Boney Kapoor revealed how Janhvi Kapoor manages her expenses during shoots. She buys her own tickets. Anil Kapoor used to carry dirty clothes home to save money. Janhvi wants a simple wedding at Tirupati. She feels love is now transactional. Janhvi was last seen in Param Sundari. She will be next seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.

'No Entry 2', starring Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor in double roles, targets a Christmas 2026 release. Diljit Dosanjh exited due to scheduling conflicts. Producer Boney Kapoor confirmed the amicable split and hopes to work with Diljit soon. Currently, Diljit is busy with his Aura Tour and filming 'Border 2', releasing January 2026.

Anees Bazmee, known for comedies like ‘Welcome’ and ‘No Entry’, is working on ‘No Entry Mein Entry’ but the sequel will not feature the original cast. Despite his desire to include Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan, the new film stars Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and possibly Diljit Dosanjh.