Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor’s Param Sundari hit theatres on August 29 with high expectations. The romantic comedy, produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, has managed to draw attention despite mixed reviews. While the film opened on a decent note, its Day 2 box office numbers show a healthy rise, though they do not go beyond the benchmark set by Maddock’s earlier rom-coms.
Param Sundari Box Office Collection Day 2
On Day 1, Param Sundari collected Rs 7.25 crore, marking the fifth-biggest opening in Sidharth Malhotra’s career. The film saw a 25% jump on Day 2, bringing in Rs 9 crore and taking the total to Rs 16.25 crore in two days. According to Sacnilk, the film also maintained a steady momentum in theatres with an overall occupancy of 18.13% on Saturday.
Morning shows began with a modest 9.67% occupancy, but the numbers climbed to 18.03% in the afternoon. The film gained further strength in the evening at 19.70% and peaked at 25.11% during night shows. This steady rise indicates that the audience word-of-mouth is working in its favour.
Despite the growth, trade analysts point out that Param Sundari is still at par with Maddock’s recent rom-coms such as Shahid Kapoor’s Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and Bhool Chuk Maaf. Both those films also registered around Rs 16 crore over two days, showing that the production house’s romantic comedies are holding steady without any major leap in performance.
| Day/Film | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | Rs 7.25 cr |
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | Rs 9.00 cr |
| Total | Rs 16.25 cr net |
| Bhool Chuk Maaf 2-day total | Rs 16.5 cr net |
| TBMAUJ 2-day total | Rs 16.35 cr net |
About The Film And Audience Reception
Param Sundari tells the story of Param, a Punjabi boy from Delhi who relies on an AI app to find true love. His search leads him to Sundari, a Malayali girl from Kerala, sparking a cross-cultural romance that blends humour and heart.
The film is directed by Tushar Jalota and backed by Maddock Films. Alongside Sidharth and Janhvi, the cast includes Sanjay Kapoor, Manjot Singh, Innayat Verma, and Renji Panicker.
While the film’s screenplay and storyline have been called predictable, audiences have liked Sidharth and Janhvi’s fresh pairing. The music album has also received appreciation.
Reports suggest that Sidharth Malhotra charged between Rs 10–12 crore for his role, while Janhvi Kapoor was paid around Rs 4–5 crore. The film’s overall budget is estimated at Rs 40–50 crore, though the production house has not officially confirmed these figures.
Well, Param Sundari has shown a solid Day 2 jump, but its overall performance remains in line with Maddock’s past rom-coms rather than surpassing them. With positive word-of-mouth slowly building, the coming days will determine if the film can rise beyond expectations and deliver a stronger box office run.
