Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's romantic comedy Param Sundari, directed by Tushar Jalota, has marked a significant milestone by crossing Rs 34 crore in India net collections by its fifth day at the box office. Despite a sharp dip on Monday, the film saw a resurgence on Tuesday, showing signs of steady footfall and audience interest as it inches towards the Rs 50 crore mark domestically.
Key Highlights of Param Sundari’s Box Office Performance
The film earned approximately Rs 4.25 crore net on Tuesday (Day 5), an improvement over Monday’s Rs 3.25 crore collection.
The total India net collection after five days stands at around Rs 34.25 crore.
The film exhibited an overall Hindi occupancy of 16.90 percent on Tuesday across morning to night showings, with the highest occupancy during night shows (24.04 percent).
Param Sundari has outperformed some recent releases, surpassing lifetime domestic earnings of Shahid Kapoor-starrer Deva (Rs 33.97 crore), and is closing in on other hits like Sanam Teri Kasam and Game Changer in India .
Box Office Trajectory: Day Wise India Net Collection
Day 1 (Friday): Rs 7.25 crore
Day 2 (Saturday): Rs 9.25 crore (27.59% growth from Day 1)
Day 3 (Sunday): Rs 10.25 crore (peak day, 10.81% growth)
Day 4 (Monday): Rs 3.25 crore (68.29% drop from Day 3)
Day 5 (Tuesday): Rs 4.25 crore (early estimate, slight recovery)
Total (5 days): Rs 34.25 crore net India collection
Box Office Insights: Weekdays and Audience Trends
The film’s first three days showed a strong upward trend, boosted by positive word-of-mouth and strong chemistry between the lead actors. However, as typical with many Bollywood releases, Monday saw a sharp decline in collections, attributed to weekday attendance dips. Interestingly, Tuesday benefited from discounted ticket pricing (around Rs 99), which led to modest growth and renewed interest among cinegoers.
Geographical Highlights
Jaipur recorded the highest screen occupancy of 24.33 percent on Tuesday with peak afternoon and evening shows at 31 and 27 percent respectively.
The National Capital Region (NCR) followed closely with an 18.33 percent occupancy, showing steady audience engagement across multiple time slots .
Overseas and Worldwide Collection Performance
So far, Param Sundari has grossed approximately Rs 12.5 crore overseas.
The combined worldwide gross collection crossed the Rs 50 crore mark within four days, making it a significant success for Sidharth Malhotra in the post-COVID era.
Domestically, the gross stands close to Rs 37.5 crore, with net collections around Rs 31.8 crore after four days .
Production and Narrative Details
Param Sundari is a cross-cultural romantic comedy revolving around Param, a young man from Delhi, who uses an AI app in his quest for love, leading him to Sundari, a girl from Kerala. The film explores their unconventional love story with humor and heart. Directed by Tushar Jalota and produced by Maddock Films under Dinesh Vijan, the movie features strong supporting performances from Sanjay Kapoor, Manjot Singh, and others, adding depth to the plot .
Budget and Expectations
The film was reportedly made on a budget ranging between Rs 40-50 crore. While the box office collections have been decent, the film is yet to cross the Rs 50 crore domestic milestone, which was initially expected during the opening weekend. Nevertheless, consistent weekday collections and discounted ticket strategies have helped maintain its audience interest .
Comparison and Industry Impact
Param Sundari has now become one of Sidharth Malhotra’s top 10 highest-grossing films, surpassing his previous film Ittefaq (Rs 30.21 crore domestic). The strong word-of-mouth and fresh storyline have contributed positively to this achievement, signaling the film’s healthy reception among younger and urban audiences .
In summary, Param Sundari’s box office journey reflects a blend of solid opening day momentum, a predictable midweek lull, followed by a modest revival thanks to pricing strategies and word-of-mouth. As it approaches the Rs 50 crore domestic benchmark, the film stands poised to cement itself as a memorable rom-com hit for 2025.
Sources: Sacnilk, India Today, Indian Express, Republic World, Times of India, Koimoi
