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Christmas at the box office usually belongs to glossy romances and star-powered releases but this year, the festive formula delivered a surprise twist. Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s much-hyped romantic entertainer ‘Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri’ opened to a muted Day 1 collection, as all eyes unexpectedly shifted to the thunderous arrival of ‘Dhurandhar’, which stole the Christmas spotlight.
Trade chatter suggests that despite heavy promotions, viral reels, and strong social media buzz, Kartik and Ananya’s film struggled to dominate ticket windows on its opening day. While the film did manage decent footfalls in metro cities and among younger audiences, it couldn’t match the raw pull and mass momentum created by its rival release.
Industry insiders point out that audience preference on Christmas Day leaned toward intensity over romance. ‘Dhurandhar’, backed by gritty storytelling and a darker cinematic tone, emerged as the surprise crowd magnet, leaving ‘Tu Meri Main Tera’ playing catch-up from the very first show.
For Kartik Aaryan, who has built a solid reputation as a box-office-safe romantic hero, the opening day numbers sparked mixed reactions. Fans expected a stronger festive launch, especially given his proven track record with youth-centric love stories. Ananya Panday, meanwhile, received praise for her screen presence, but positive chatter hasn’t yet translated into big-ticket sales.
Trade analysts believe the clash played a crucial role. With limited screens and divided audience attention, the romantic drama couldn’t fully capitalise on the holiday advantage. Word-of-mouth over the weekend will now decide whether the film can regain momentum or remain overshadowed.
Social media reactions tell a similar story while fans are calling the film “cute,” “comforting,” and “easy-watch,” the louder buzz is clearly surrounding ‘Dhurandhar’, whose intense scenes and performances have triggered strong audience conversations. The coming days will be crucial. If family audiences and couples turn up over the weekend, ‘Tu Meri Main Tera’ could still stabilize its run. But for now, the Christmas crown has slipped proving once again that at the box office, content and timing can flip the game overnight.
