The year 2025 may have ended, but the cinematic juggernaut that is 'Dhurandhar' shows no signs of slowing down. The Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller, featuring a stellar cast including Ranveer Singh, Akhshaye Khanna, and Sara Arjun, continues its historic box office run, inching closer to the monumental Rs 750 crore mark in India. Meanwhile, a recent festive release, the Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday-starrer 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' (TMMTMTTM), faces a tough battle for audience attention, with collections remaining muted.
Two Tales, One Box Office
As the fifth week of its theatrical journey begins, 'Dhurandhar' demonstrates the power of sustained audience love and critical acclaim. On its 29th day in theaters, which was its 5th Friday, the film added an impressive Rs 1.78 crore to its monumental tally. This has propelled its total net India collection to a staggering Rs 740.78 crore. The film's performance is a masterclass in box office stamina, having opened to glowing reviews that seamlessly translated into financial success.
In stark contrast stands the romantic drama 'TMMTMTTM'. Despite a promising opening on Christmas Day, the film witnessed a sharp decline in numbers thereafter. On its 9th day of release (2nd Friday), the movie managed to collect only Rs 0.12 crore (12 lakhs). Its total collection now stands at approximately Rs 30.32 crore, a figure that highlights the intense competition and shifting audience preferences in the current market.
'Dhurandhar': A Week-by-Week Phenomenon
The consistency of 'Dhurandhar' is best illustrated by its weekly collections. The film opened with a massive Rs 207.25 crore in its first week. It then defied the usual trend by growing in its second week, collecting an even more spectacular Rs 253.25 crore. The third week saw a strong hold with Rs 172 crore, followed by a solid fourth week of Rs 106.5 crore. The day 29 collection of Rs 1.78 crore confirms that the film still has life in theaters as it approaches new milestones.
'TMMTMTTM': A Detailed Day-wise Struggle
The journey for Kartik Aaryan's film has been challenging from the outset. It started with a Rs 7.75 crore collection on its opening day (1st Thursday). However, the numbers began to fall immediately, with the first Friday earning Rs 5.25 crore and the weekend seeing Rs 5.5 crore (Saturday) and Rs 5 crore (Sunday). The crucial Monday test resulted in a steep drop to Rs 1.75 crore, a trend that continued through the week. The second Thursday brought in Rs 1.35 crore, leading to the low Rs 0.12 crore on the second Friday.
What These Numbers Reveal
The box office scenario presents a clear picture of divergent fortunes. 'Dhurandhar' has cemented its status as an all-time blockbuster, a film whose word-of-mouth and scale have captivated the nation for over four weeks. Its path towards Rs 750 crore and beyond seems assured. On the other hand, 'TMMTMTTM' exemplifies how even star-driven films released during prime holiday seasons can struggle if they fail to connect deeply with the audience beyond the initial opening. The film's total is now slowly moving past the Rs 30 crore mark, a sobering figure given its star power and release timing.
Disclaimer: The box office figures presented are estimates compiled from various sources and industry tracking. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, these numbers should be considered approximate indicators of the films' performance.
