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. Released on December 25, 2025, the film was expected to challenge the dominance of the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar'. However, it has failed to attract audiences, with its total collection after a full week in theaters amounting to a mere Rs 28.75 crore.
Week-Long Box Office Performance: A Steep Decline
The film opened on a Thursday, collecting Rs 7.75 crore on its first day. While the opening was moderate, the collections saw a sharp decline thereafter. The film managed Rs 5.25 crore on Friday and Rs 5.5 crore on Saturday. The first weekend closed with a Sunday collection of Rs 5 crore. The real trouble began with the weekdays, as the earnings plummeted to Rs 1.75 crore on Monday and remained stagnant at Rs 1.75 crore on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
This brings the total seven-day India net collection to Rs 28.75 crore, a shockingly low figure for a film reportedly made on a budget of Rs 90 crore, as per a Filmibeat report. The daily collections clearly indicate a lack of positive word-of-mouth and audience interest.
The Unstoppable 'Dhurandhar' Wave
In stark contrast, Ranveer Singh's espionage thriller 'Dhurandhar', directed by Aditya Dhar, continues its dream run. On its 27th day (4th Wednesday), the film added a robust Rs 10.50 crore to its kitty. This single-day earning is nearly six times what the Kartik-Ananya starrer managed on its 7th day.
'Dhurandhar' has shown incredible staying power, with its total India earnings now standing at a monumental Rs 722.75 crore. The film's success has completely overshadowed other releases, raising questions about whether the upcoming 'Ikkis', starring Agastya Nanda, can finally slow its momentum.
About the Film and Cast
'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' is directed by Sameer Vidwans and marks the second on-screen collaboration between Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday after 'Pati Patni Aur Woh'. The film also features veteran actors Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta, and Tiku Talsania in supporting roles. Despite the popular lead pair and a seasoned supporting cast, the film's quirky title and plot failed to resonate with the movie-going public.
The film's poor performance is a significant setback for the actors and the production team, highlighting the unpredictable nature of box office success and the clear audience preference for high-octane action and patriotic themes, as evidenced by the 'Dhurandhar' fever.
