The Indian box office is witnessing a tale of two extremes. While the Aditya Dhar-directed action spectacle 'Dhurandhar', starring Ranveer Singh, continues its unstoppable march past the Rs 700 crore milestone, the latest Bollywood offering, the romantic drama 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' (TMMTMTTM) starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, is facing a steep decline in collections.
Dhurandhar: An Unstoppable Juggernaut
Released on December 5, 2025, 'Dhurandhar' opened to massive numbers and has shown incredible staying power even after 25 days in theatres. The film, which features an ensemble cast including Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, and R Madhavan alongside Ranveer Singh, has successfully fended off competition from regional, Bollywood, and international films.
According to the latest data from industry trackers, on its 26th day (fourth Tuesday), 'Dhurandhar' added approximately Rs 1.92 crore to its monumental tally. This has propelled its total domestic net collection to a staggering Rs 702.92 crore. The film's weekly collections tell the story of a blockbuster: Rs 207.25 crore in Week 1, Rs 253.25 crore in Week 2, and Rs 172 crore in Week 3, demonstrating phenomenal hold.
TMMTMTTM: A Disappointing Debut
In stark contrast, the Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday-starrer 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri', which released on December 25, 2025, has failed to connect with audiences. The film opened to a modest single-digit figure of Rs 7.75 crore and saw its collections drop over its debut weekend. The decline turned severe on the weekdays.
On its sixth day (first Tuesday), the film managed to collect only Rs 0.29 crore (29 lakhs), a critically low figure. Its total domestic net collection after six days stands at a mere Rs 25.54 crore. The day-wise breakdown shows a worrying trend: from Rs 7.75 crore on Day 1, it fell to Rs 5.25 crore (Day 2), Rs 5.5 crore (Day 3), Rs 5 crore (Day 4), Rs 1.75 crore (Day 5), and the aforementioned Rs 0.29 crore on Day 6.
Box Office Numbers: A Detailed Comparison
The disparity between the two films' performances is stark. 'Dhurandhar' is exhibiting the legs of an all-time great, adding crores daily even in its fourth week. Its fourth weekend saw strong numbers: Rs 15 crore (Friday), Rs 20.50 crore (Saturday), and Rs 22.25 crore (Sunday), followed by Rs 10.75 crore on Monday.
On the other hand, 'TMMTMTTM' has seen its collections plummet by over 96% from its opening day to its first Tuesday. The film has been unable to cross the Rs 1 crore mark on a weekday, indicating a severe lack of audience interest and poor word-of-mouth.
This box office scenario highlights a clear shift in audience preference towards high-concept, large-scale action cinema over conventional romantic dramas, at least in this current season. The sustained success of 'Dhurandhar' proves that content with strong execution and star power can have an exceptionally long theatrical run, while the struggle of 'TMMTMTTM' underscores the challenge for films that fail to make a distinct impact.
All figures mentioned are approximate net collections from the domestic (India) market and are subject to minor updates as final numbers are tallied.
