The much-anticipated romantic comedy 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri', starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, has turned out to be a major box office disappointment. Despite releasing during the festive Christmas period, the film has failed to attract audiences, with its earnings witnessing a sharp decline. Industry analysts point to weak content, rather than competition from other releases, as the primary reason for its poor performance.
Steep Decline in Box Office Collections
According to the latest figures from Sacnilk, the film managed to collect a mere Rs 0.75 crore on its eleventh day in theaters, which was its second Sunday. This has pushed the total domestic collection to just Rs 32.05 crore. The film's occupancy rate on Sunday, January 4, 2026, stood at a low 18.19% for Hindi shows, indicating a clear lack of audience interest.
The day-wise box office trajectory reveals a story of rapid decline:
- Day 1 (1st Thursday): Rs 7.75 crore
- Day 2 (1st Friday): Rs 5.25 crore
- Day 3 (1st Saturday): Rs 5.5 crore
- Day 4 (1st Sunday): Rs 5 crore
- Week 1 Total: Rs 30.15 crore
- Day 9 (2nd Friday): Rs 0.5 crore
- Day 10 (2nd Saturday): Rs 0.65 crore
- Day 11 (2nd Sunday): Rs 0.75 crore
The numbers after the first week show a dramatic fall, with daily collections struggling to cross the one-crore mark.
Facing Stiff Competition from 'Dhurandhar' and 'Ikkis'
The film's struggle is accentuated by the strong performance of its competitors. On the same day, January 4, 2026, Agastya Nanda's debut film 'Ikkis', directed by Sriram Raghavan and also starring Dharmendra, earned Rs 5 crore. Its total collection in India has reached Rs 20.15 crore.
Meanwhile, the Ranveer Singh-led espionage thriller 'Dhurandhar' continues its dream run. On its 31st day (Fifth Sunday), it added a whopping Rs 12.75 crore to its kitty, taking its total India collection to an astounding Rs 772.25 crore. The contrast in performance highlights the audience's clear preference for content-driven cinema over the festive rom-com.
About the Film and Its Release
'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' is directed by Sameer Vidwans and features a supporting cast including Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta, and Tiku Talsania in pivotal roles. The film had a strategic Christmas release, hitting theaters on December 25, 2025. However, the holiday advantage could not save it from negative word-of-mouth and criticism for its lackluster plot and execution.
The film's failure underscores a recurring theme in Bollywood: star power alone cannot guarantee success. In an era where content is king, audiences are increasingly selective, choosing films that offer compelling narratives over generic formulaic offerings. The box office fate of this Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday starrer serves as a stark reminder of this shift.
