Param Sundari Box Office Crash: What It Means for Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra’s Careers

Bollywood rom-com Param Sundari, starring Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra, seems to have lost its grip at the box office. On its second Friday, the film managed to collect only ₹1.75 crore, marking a 30% drop in business. Despite crossing the ₹40 crore mark, the numbers indicate that the film is unlikely to sustain much longer.

Why This Matters for Janhvi Kapoor

For Janhvi Kapoor, this adds to a worrying trend. In the last seven years, apart from her debut Dhadak (2018), she hasn’t delivered a single clean box office hit. Despite critical praise for performances in Gunjan Saxena and Mili, the lack of commercial success is raising big questions about her positioning as a mainstream Bollywood star.

Why This Matters for Sidharth Malhotra

Sidharth Malhotra, too, faces a similar issue. Since his debut in 2012 with Student of the Year, his only clear-cut commercial hit has been Ek Villain (2014). Films like Kapoor & Sons and SOTY were moderate successes but didn’t establish him as a box office powerhouse. While he continues to enjoy popularity, the absence of consistent hits makes his career graph look shaky.

The Bigger Picture: Changing Bollywood Trends

The fate of Param Sundari highlights a bigger truth—Bollywood stars cannot rely solely on star power anymore. Audiences are looking for fresh stories, relatable content, and powerful performances. In today’s OTT and multiplex-driven ecosystem, only strong content survives.

Aapke Sawal, Hamare Jawab! (FAQs)

Q1. Was Param Sundari a hit or flop? The film opened decently but dropped sharply in its second week, making it a box office underperformer.

Q2. Why is Janhvi Kapoor struggling at the box office? While she has shown promise as an actress, most of her films haven’t connected with mass audiences commercially.

Q3. What was Sidharth Malhotra’s last big hit? His last clear blockbuster was Ek Villain (2014). Films after that have either been average or failed to impress.

Q4. How much has Param Sundari earned so far? As of its second Friday, the film has netted around ₹40 crore in India.

Q5. What does this mean for Bollywood’s future stars? It shows that even established surnames and popular faces cannot guarantee success content is king.