Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor’s romance Param Sundari is going strong at the box office, even though there was a visible decline in collections in its second week. The movie has fetched mixed-to-positive reviews from both critics and audience, with several appreciating the chemistry of the lead pair but complaining about the pre-predictability of the plot.
Steady Collections Amidst Mixed Reviews
Following its good opening weekend, Param Sundari opened well by earning ₹26.75 crore in the first three days. On Friday, 29 August, it earned ₹7.25 crore, ₹9.25 crore on Saturday, and ₹10.25 crore on Sunday. After its first week, the film had earned around ₹39 crore from the Indian box office.
Even after starting its second week on a strong note, the film saw the daily collections dipping. The movie made ₹1.75 crore on Day 8, then ₹2 crore on Day 9. There was a marginal improvement on Sunday with ₹2.5 crore, taking the 11-day tally to ₹46.75 crore. Monday, however, witnessed the lowest single-day collection till date, with only ₹75 lakh.
Confronting Stiff Competition in Week 2
The film’s second-week performance has been impacted by the release of other high-profile films, including Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 2 and Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files. These new releases have split audience attention, making it harder for Param Sundari to maintain its early pace. Still, with a few more days to go before the weekend, the film is expected to cross the ₹50 crore mark soon.
Plot Overview and Cast Details
Param Sundari is the tale of Param (Sidharth Malhotra), a successful Delhi businessman who invests in start-ups. His newest start-up, an AI-based dating app called Soulmates, introduces him to Sundari (Janhvi Kapoor), a culturally connected girl from Kerala who manages a traditional homestay with her uncle, a Kalari Payattu master.
The movie delves into the conflict between modernity and tradition as Param and Sundari reconcile their dissimilarities through a warm and comical tale. Inayat Verma, Sanjay Kapoor, and Manjot Singh play the supporting characters, lending charm and nuance to the movie.
Conclusion
While Param Sundari has struggled to maintain its box office strength, the movie’s emotional plot, lively performances, and cross-cultural appeal keep it bringing in crowds, leading it to reach the ₹50 crore mark in its sales.
