The final box office figures for Tuesday, December 30, 2025, are in, revealing a clear hierarchy among the major cinematic releases. The day was marked by the continued dominance of the Hindi action spectacle 'Dhurandhar', the steady performance of the Hollywood giant 'Avatar 3', and a noticeable decline for the romantic drama 'Tu Meri Main Tera'. The collections provide a crucial snapshot of audience preferences during the lucrative holiday week.
Dhurandhar Continues Its Box Office Reign
Starring Ajay Devgn, the high-octane action film 'Dhurandhar' remained the undisputed champion of the Indian box office on its fifth day. The film demonstrated strong holding power, collecting an estimated ₹8.50 crore on Tuesday. This takes its total domestic net collection to an impressive ₹134.50 crore. The consistent performance indicates robust word-of-mouth and solidifies its position as a major commercial success, capitalizing on the festive season and Devgn's mass appeal.
Hollywood's Avatar 3 Maintains Steady Footing
James Cameron's cinematic marvel, 'Avatar 3', continued to draw audiences across the country on its twelfth day. The film added approximately ₹4.50 crore to its Indian kitty, pushing its total net collection in India to a monumental ₹438.50 crore. Its ability to sustain such numbers well into its second week underscores its pan-India appeal and the enduring power of visual spectacle, holding firm as a formidable competitor even against big-ticket Bollywood releases.
Tu Meri Main Tera Faces a Significant Drop
In contrast, the new Hindi romantic offering 'Tu Meri Main Tera', featuring a fresh pair of lead actors, experienced a sharp downturn. On its fifth day, the film managed to earn only around ₹0.75 crore. This sharp fall has resulted in a modest total collection of approximately ₹6.50 crore so far. The significant drop suggests that the film has struggled to connect with a wide audience beyond its initial opening, facing tough competition from both 'Dhurandhar' and the immersive experience of 'Avatar 3'.
Analysis of the Box Office Battlefield
The data from December 30 paints a clear picture of a stratified market. 'Dhurandhar' is performing as a clear mass entertainer, 'Avatar 3' acts as the premium visual event with long legs, and 'Tu Meri Main Tera' appears to be fading quickly. The holiday period has benefited the bigger spectacles, while the smaller film has found it difficult to retain screens and audience interest. The coming days, leading into the New Year weekend, will be critical in determining the final trajectory and lifetime business of all these releases.
The overall box office health remains positive, driven by multiple films catering to different segments. However, the widening gap between the top performer and the rest highlights the increasingly competitive nature of the theatrical landscape, where content must fight fiercely for every rupee.
