The Christmas 2025 holiday season witnessed the theatrical arrival of the much-anticipated romantic comedy 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri,' starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday. Despite a decent opening, the film failed to capitalize on the festive weekend and saw its collections decline steadily. The movie faced stiff competition from other releases, most notably the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar' and the newer war drama 'Ikkis.'
A Rocky Start and Steady Decline
Released amidst the Christmas cheer, 'Tu Meri Main Tera' opened with Rs 7.75 crore on its first day. However, it could not maintain momentum over its first weekend, with collections dipping to Rs 5.25 crore on Friday and showing only a minor uptick to Rs 5.5 crore on Saturday. By the first Monday, earnings had plummeted to Rs 1.75 crore, indicating a lack of strong word-of-mouth support from audiences.
The downward trend continued into the second week. The film collected a mere Rs 0.5 crore on its second Friday (day 9). It witnessed a slight growth of Rs 0.65 crore on its second Saturday (day 10), taking its total net collection in India to approximately Rs 31.3 crore. On a global scale, the movie has grossed around Rs 45.75 crore, comprising Rs 37.25 crore from India and Rs 8.85 crore from overseas markets.
Fierce Competition from Dhurandhar and Ikkis
The primary hurdle for the light-hearted rom-com was the overwhelming dominance of Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar.' This cinematic juggernaut has nearly touched Rs 760 crore in the domestic market and is now eyeing the Rs 1200 crore milestone worldwide, leaving little room for other films.
Furthermore, 'Tu Meri Main Tera' could not even surpass the numbers of a comparatively smaller release. The war drama 'Ikkis,' featuring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra, which hit screens on New Year's Day, earned close to Rs 5 crore on its opening day. It amassed over Rs 15 crore in just three days, outperforming the newer romantic comedy on key days.
Day-wise Box Office Breakdown
Here is a detailed look at the daily net collections for 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' in India:
- 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 1.75 crore
- Day 8 (1st Thursday): Rs 1.3 crore
- Day 9 (2nd Friday): Rs 0.5 crore
- Day 10 (2nd Saturday): Rs 0.65 crore
- Total (10 Days): Rs 31.3 crore net
In conclusion, while the second Saturday provided a minor respite, the overall box office journey of 'Tu Meri Main Tera' has been underwhelming. The film struggled to find a firm footing in a market dominated by a mega-blockbuster and was even outpaced by a focused niche release. The numbers clearly indicate that the holiday season release strategy could not guarantee success against superior competition.
