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. The film, which hit theaters on January 1, 2026, has failed to attract audiences, showing a steep decline in collections since its opening day.
Steep Decline in Daily Collections
The movie opened to a modest Rs 7.75 crore on its first day. However, its earnings have seen a consistent and worrying drop with each passing day. The film managed to collect only Rs 1.35 crore on its eighth day in theaters, which was its second Thursday. This brings the total domestic collection to approximately Rs 30.2 crore, a figure far below expectations for a film featuring popular young stars.
The day-wise box office trajectory paints a clear picture of its failure:
- 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
- Day 5 (1st Monday): Rs 1.75 crore
- Day 6 (1st Tuesday): Rs 1.75 crore
- Day 7 (1st Wednesday): Rs 1.85 crore
- Day 8 (2nd Thursday): Rs 1.35 crore
A Comparison with Other Releases
The film's poor performance is highlighted further when compared to other releases. Its eighth-day collection of Rs 1.35 crore is over five times less than the first-day collection of Agastya Nanda's debut film 'Ikkis', which reportedly earned Rs 7 crore on its opening. With these numbers, 'Tu Meri Main Tera' is struggling to even cross the Rs 50 crore mark in its second week, a target most mid-sized Bollywood films aim for.
Cast, Crew, and Audience Reception
Directed by Sameer Vidwans, who previously delivered the hit 'Satyaprem Ki Katha', the film reunites the lead pair of Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday after their collaboration in 'Pati Patni Aur Woh'. The supporting cast includes veteran actors Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta, and Tiku Talsania in pivotal roles.
Despite the promising team and the popular lead pair's chemistry, the film has clearly failed to pull audiences to the theaters. The storyline and execution have not resonated with viewers, leading to weak word-of-mouth and the consequent sharp drop in daily earnings. The box office data, compiled from proprietary and public sources, indicates a project that has not lived up to its pre-release hype and the market potential of its stars.
The film's journey serves as a reminder that star power alone cannot guarantee success. Content remains the ultimate king, and audiences have been unequivocal in their rejection of this particular cinematic offering.
