A 2025 feel-good romance with modern sensibility, Param Sundari proves that films made with a smart approach to storytelling and resources can quietly make a mark. Produced by Maddock Films with a clear-eyed focus on both narrative and budget, the film demonstrates a formula for success that is increasingly relevant in today’s unpredictable Bollywood climate.
Made on a modest ₹45 crore budget, the film has already crossed ₹90 crore worldwide, doubling its investment. It’s a case study in how thoughtful cost-to-profit management can deliver meaningful results, echoing the grounded successes that defined an earlier era of Hindi cinema.
So why did it work? Param Sundari connected with its audience through a mix of sincerity and simplicity- Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor’s easy chemistry, relatable performances, and chart-topping music all contributed to its sustained theatrical run.
Trade analysts note that Param Sundari also reaffirms Sidharth Malhotra’s steady box-office reliability. Over the years, his performances in films like Shershaah, Kapoor and Sons and Ek Villain have built a loyal audience that responds to sincerity and emotional resonance over star theatrics, a trait that’s clearly worked again here.
For Maddock Films, Param Sundari reinforces its reputation as one of the few production houses balancing creativity with commerce. With strong satellite and OTT prospects ahead, the film stands as proof that thoughtful cost-to-profit management, not just box-office noise, can define the new benchmark for success in Bollywood.
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