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Varun Dhawan Plays Down Kantara Face-Off Ahead of Oct. 2 Release

He says producers decide dates, prioritizing laughs over rivalry.

Overview

  • Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and Kantara Chapter 1 are both slated to open on October 2 during the DussehraGandhi Jayanti holiday window.
  • In an AMA on X, Dhawan told a fan that release dates are set by production houses and said he hopes audiences are laughing and celebrating on opening day.
  • Dharma’s family rom-com kept its campaign rolling with the new track Tu Hai Meri releasing on Tuesday.
  • Early buzz diverges, with SSKTK’s trailer and songs drawing praise while Kantara Chapter 1’s trailer has received mixed online reactions, according to reports.
  • Coverage repeatedly cites Kantara (2022) and its roughly Rs 309.64 crore India haul as context for expectations around the prequel’s pan-India launch.