Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri had the advantage of a Christmas release, but the festive push hasn’t translated into sustained box office momentum. Despite the Dharma Productions backing and Kartik’s recent post-pandemic hits, the romantic comedy is now clearly feeling the weight of negative word of mouth.
Day 6 numbers show no recovery
On its sixth day (Tuesday), the film earned ₹1.75 crore India net, the same figure it managed on Monday. With that, its six-day total stands at around ₹27 crore, according to early trade estimates. For a film that opened at ₹7.75 crore, the flat weekday trend is a worrying sign.
The lack of growth suggests that the holiday boost has largely faded, and the film is now running on limited footfalls rather than fresh audience interest.
A sharp drop after opening day
Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri began its journey on a decent note, but the fall was swift:
- Day 1: ₹7.75 crore
- Day 2: ₹5.25 crore
- Day 3: ₹5.5 crore
- Day 4: ₹5 crore
- Day 5: ₹1.75 crore
- Day 6: ₹1.75 crore
After holding reasonably steady over the first weekend, the film crashed hard on Monday, with collections dropping by nearly 65%. Tuesday offered no turnaround, underlining the film’s struggle to stay relevant amid tougher competition.
Limited release and shrinking screens
Another factor working against the film is its restricted release size. On opening day, the rom-com managed only 2,290 screenings nationwide, far from a wide festive rollout. As collections dipped, exhibitors began pulling shows. The current show count has reportedly fallen to 1,858, meaning the film has already lost 432 screens in under a week.
With fewer shows and declining occupancy, the road ahead looks increasingly narrow.
Trade verdict: ₹40–50 crore lifetime likely
Trade experts believe the film will now settle for a lifetime total in the ₹40–50 crore range, unless there’s an unexpected turnaround over the coming weekend. Analysts point out that the holiday window could have worked in its favour, but only if audience feedback had been stronger.
In contrast, films driven by strong word of mouth have shown how quickly fortunes can change at the box office — something Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri hasn’t been able to replicate.
Tough competition at the box office
The film’s struggles become more evident when compared to what’s happening around it. Dhurandhar continues to rake in double-digit numbers even in its fourth week, making it the preferred choice for exhibitors. Meanwhile, Avatar: Fire and Ash is also holding steady, pushing past the ₹150 crore mark in India.
With multiple strong performers in theatres, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri is finding it difficult to command screens or attention.
What’s next for Kartik and Ananya
Looking ahead, Kartik Aaryan has two releases lined up for 2026 — the comedy Naagzilla and Anurag Basu’s upcoming musical drama — both of which could help reset the narrative. Ananya Panday, meanwhile, is still waiting for a clear theatrical hit, and this outing hasn’t changed that equation.
Final words
Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri started with festive promise, but weak word of mouth and strong competition have quickly stalled its box office run. With collections flattening by Day 6 and screens reducing, the film now appears headed for a modest finish rather than a holiday success story.
