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Sunny Sanskari and Kantara Line Up October 2 Clash as Varun Dhawan Steps Up Festive Push

Dhawan brushed off fears in an X Q&A, emphasizing a feel‑good release built on songs plus on‑ground events.

Overview

  • Both films remain slated for the lucrative October 2 holiday frame in India, aligning with Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti for higher footfalls.
  • Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari intensified promotions with Navratri garba appearances in Ahmedabad and fresh music drops including Tu Hai Meri and a live push for Bijuria.
  • Responding to a fan’s query on X, Varun Dhawan said release dates are set by producers and that his team is focused on making audiences “laugh and smile” on opening day.
  • At India Today Conclave Mumbai, Dhawan positioned the film as a light, mood‑lifting family entertainer and noted the holiday date offers ample box‑office capacity.
  • Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is a pan‑India prequel to the 2022 hit, with its recent trailer drawing mixed online reactions.