Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Day 3 Box Office Estimate: Stays flat on Saturday with Rs. 4.5 cr; all eyes on Sunday now

"Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri" hasn't managed to get the usual boost on the third day of its weekend run. After making Rs. 4.5 crores on Friday, the movie is expected to remain in the same range of Rs. 4.25 to 4.75 crores on Saturday, with no real increase as early trends suggest.

This is concerning because Saturday is usually when movies that do well in urban areas and big theaters start to climb after a busy Friday.

 Instead, "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri" has stayed flat, showing that it hasn't been able to turn early interest into more people going to see it or generating much word-of-mouth. This is especially true because "Dhurandhar" is still getting a lot of attention and showing, and "Avatar – Fire And Ash" is still attracting premium audiences.

So, the movie's total after three days is expected to be around Rs. 16.75 crores (Rs. 7.75 crores on Day 1, Rs. 4.5 crores on Day 2, and Rs. 4.5 crores on Day 3).

Now, the main hope is for Sunday.

 If the movie shows a meaningful increase on Sunday, it could still stabilize and have a better run during the Christmas and New Year period. But if Sunday doesn't bring a big jump, then Monday will be the key day that determines how the movie does overall. As it stands, the movie might not reach the Rs. 40 crore mark unless there's a late surge.

Akshay Kumar-Vidya Balan-Anees Bazmee film to go on floors on January 19 in Mumbai; Dil Raju clarifies on Sankranthiki Vasthunam remake reports

2026 will start with big excitement for Akshay Kumar as he prepares to begin shooting for Anees Bazmee's next movie.

 It has come to light that the film will start filming in the second half of January.

According to an Instagram post by Vickey Lalwani, the shooting will begin in Mumbai on January 19.

 About two weeks ago, Anees Bazmee told Mid-Day that he is planning to work with Akshay Kumar again after their film Thank You (2011). He also said, “There is a lot of respect and friendship between us. When I told him about this film, he was very excited.”

A few days after this interview, it was reported that Vidya Balan will be the female lead opposite Akshay Kumar.

 Vickey Lalwani shared in his post that he spoke to producer Dil Raju, who confirmed that Akshay and Vidya are officially part of the film.

It has been reported that the project is a remake of Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2025).

 Dil Raju told Vickey Lalwani that the Akshay-Anees film isn’t a direct remake but is inspired by the Venkatesh-starrer.

This film will mark Akshay and Vidya’s first on-screen pairing in six years since their successful collaboration in Mission Mangal (2019).

Earlier, source reported that Anees Bazmee's next movie will feature two strong female characters, with Vidya playing one of them.

 While details about the second female role and the storyline are still not revealed, insiders suggest it will focus on humor, emotion, and strong character development, elements that both Bazmee and Akshay are known for.

This film will be produced by Dil Raju’s banner, Sri Venkateswara Creations.

 Producer Sirish of this production house told Gulte at the recently ended 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) that they plan to make a film with superstar Salman Khan, directed by Vamshi Paidipally, who has directed popular films such as Munna (2007), Brindavanam (2010), Yevadu (2014), Oopiri (2016), Maharshi (2019), and Varisu (2023).

Lastly, Sirish also confirmed that their esteemed production house will produce a film starring superstar Pawan Kalyan.

Dhurandhar Makes History: 22 straight days of double-digit box office collections

Dhurandhar has added another impressive chapter to its amazing theatrical journey by making double-digit box office collections for 22 straight days. In a time when even big movies often lose their steam after the first week, Dhurandhar stands out as one of the most consistent performers in Hindi cinema history.

With this streak, Dhurandhar has beaten Pushpa 2: The Rule, which had 21 days of double-digit collections.

 It has also outdone other big hits like Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and Chhaava, which each had 17 such days. Even newer big movies like Stree 2, Gadar 2, and Jawan, which had between 13 and 14 days, are behind. Older popular films like Dangal, Pathaan, and Animal only managed 12 days, showing just how special Dhurandhar’s performance really is.

What makes this achievement special is not just the number, but the consistency.

 Keeping double-digit collections into the third week shows that the movie is not just popular because of hype, but keeps drawing people through good word of mouth and repeat viewers. This kind of steady success is usually seen in movies that become cultural hits or are really loved by many people.

The 22-day streak also shows the film's ability to stay strong even with new movies coming out and changing weekday patterns, which often affect box office numbers.

 While many movies drop a lot on weekdays after the first two weeks, Dhurandhar has avoided that, keeping people coming in on both weekdays and weekends.

This milestone helps Dhurandhar become one of the top-performing movies in recent times.

 By going past some of the biggest blockbusters of the last decade in terms of consistency, the film shows that ongoing support from audiences can be just as strong as a big opening. As its run continues, Dhurandhar is not just making money—it’s changing what long-term box office success means in today’s cinema world.

Bollywood movies with consecutive days of double-digit collections  

Dhurandhar - 22 Days  

Pushpa 2 - The Rule - 21 Days  

Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion - 17 Days  

Chhaava - 17 Days  

Stree 2 - 14 Days  

Gadar 2 - 13 Days  

Jawan - 13 Days  

Dangal - 12 Days  

Pathaan - 12 Days  

Animal - 12 Days

Kumar Mangat Pathak BLASTS Akshaye Khanna – “He insisted on a wig, signed an agreement, took advance and left Drishyam 3 just 10 days before the shoot; he has STOPPED taking my calls; success has gone into his head after Dhurandhar…I have sent him a legal notice

In recent days, there have been reports that Akshaye Khanna is not part of Drishyam 3.

Source covered this story on December 26, which made a lot of noise online. Now, Drishyam 3's producer Kumar Mangat Pathak has spoken exclusively to Bollywood Hungama to explain the situation. He accused Akshaye of being unprofessional and said he plans to take legal action against the actor. He also confirmed that Jaideep Ahlawat has taken over Akshaye's role in the film.

  

Kumar Mangat Pathak started by saying, "We had signed an agreement with Akshaye Khanna.

 His fees were finalized after several discussions from his side. He wanted to wear a wig. But (director) Abhishek Pathak convinced him that it wouldn’t work, as it could cause continuity issues in Drishyam 3, which is a sequel. He agreed to that initially, but the people around him said he would look smarter with a wig. So he asked again. Abhishek was ready to talk about this, but then Akshaye said he didn’t want to be part of the film at all."  

Kumar Mangat Pathak added, "There was a time when Akshaye was nothing.

 That’s when I made Section 375 (2019) with him. Even then, many people told us not to work with him because of his unprofessional attitude. His energy on set is really negative. Section 375 got him some recognition. Later, I signed him in Drishyam 2 (2022). He has only started getting major offers after Drishyam 2. Before that, he stayed at home for about three to four years."  

He said, "Also, it’s important to note that the Drishyam franchise is backed by Ajay Devgn.

 Chhaava is a Vicky Kaushal film along with Akshaye. The same goes for Dhurandhar — it's Ranveer Singh’s film. If Akshaye does a solo film, it won’t even collect Rs. 50 crores in India. Forget about lifetime success, if he thinks he is a superstar, then he should try making a film with a superstar budget. Some actors do ensemble films and after those become hits, they start thinking they are the star. That’s exactly what has happened to Akshaye. He thinks he is a superstar now. Success has gone to his head. He told us, ‘Dhurandhar is working because of me.’ He needs to understand that many factors helped Dhurandhar be successful."  

Kumar Mangat Pathak then said, "When he heard the script in his Alibaug farmhouse, he liked it so much that he told us, ‘This is a Rs. 500 crore film.

 I haven’t heard such a script in my life.’ He even hugged Abhishek and the writer. Then we had negotiations, and we agreed on the fees. We even signed the agreement. He even got an advance while we paid the designer for his clothes. But then, 10 days before his shoot, he said he doesn’t want to be part of the film anymore."  

Kumar Mangat Pathak stated, "Drishyam is a very big brand.

 It doesn’t matter if he is in the film or not. Now, Jaideep Ahlawat has taken over his role. By the grace of God, we have got a better actor than Akshaye and most importantly, a better person. I had produced one of the first films of Jaideep's career, Aakrosh (2010)."  

The producer then said, "I have suffered losses because of his behavior.

 I am going to take legal action. I have already sent him a legal notice; he hasn’t replied to it yet."  

Finally, Kumar Mangat Pathak expressed surprise over Akshaye’s demand for a wig.

 He said, "I was shocked. Drishyam 3 begins where Drishyam 2 ended. How can his character suddenly get hair? Is there any technology in the world that can grow hair within minutes?"

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Day 2 Box Office Estimate: Drops 42% to Rs. 4.5 cr. with Saturday–Sunday now make-or-break

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri has seen a big drop on Day 2 at the box office. It opened on Monday with Rs. 7.75 crores, but early trends suggest it might earn about Rs. 4.5 crores on Friday. That means it lost around Rs. 2.25 crores from Day 1, which is about a 42% drop.

This drop was expected because Day 1 was Christmas, a holiday that usually brings in more people, while Day 2 was a regular weekday.

 This kind of film, which is a romantic comedy aimed at city audiences, usually does better on weekends and in multiplexes. On weekdays, people don't go out as much, so the footfall drops.

Although the drop makes sense, it also shows the film has a tough time keeping its momentum.

 Other movies like Dhurandhar and Avatar – Fire And Ash are still drawing big crowds, especially in premium theaters. So, the market is split, and this film is struggling to get attention and show slots in popular theaters.

So far, the film's total for the first two days is expected to be around Rs. 12.25 crores.

 Now the real test begins with Saturday and Sunday. If the film doesn't see a strong rise over the next two days, it might be hard to change the perception that it's not doing well. Right now, the trend shows the film needs a good weekend to prove it has staying power, otherwise, it could get even more squeezed in the coming weekdays.

The REAL reason Akshaye Khanna exited Drishyam 3 – Rs. 21 crore fee demand and more

 A few days ago, the team behind Drishyam 3 shared that their upcoming movie will come out on October 2, 2026. The official statement listed the main actors for the film—Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor. Akshaye Khanna’s name wasn’t included, which surprised many people. Akshaye has been doing really well after his role in Dhurandhar, so fans were excited to see him in Drishyam 3, especially since he made a strong impression in Drishyam 2 (2022). However, there were rumors that he had left the project because of a disagreement about money. source recently uncovered more details about why he left.

A source from source said, "Akshaye was very scary as the villain in Chhaava, and he really shone in Dhurandhar.

 He has become a big star now. Knowing this, he asked for a huge fee of Rs. 21 crores for Drishyam 3."

The same source added, "The makers of Drishyam 3 were surprised.

 They tried to talk to him and told him that if he asked for so much money, the film might cost too much. But Akshaye thought he was right to ask for it. He knew that his involvement would make the film more exciting."

Another source said, "We also learned that there were some other disagreements between Akshaye and the makers.

 One of them was about him wanting to wear a wig. The makers didn’t like the idea, maybe because he didn’t wear one in the second part."

The first source then said, "Since his demands weren’t met, Akshaye decided to leave Drishyam 3.

 He still wished the makers well. The goodbye was friendly, and the makers hope to work with Akshaye again in the future when they can agree on everything."

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Day 1 Box Office Estimate: Kartik Aaryan starrer opens at Rs. 7 cr; squeezed by Dhurandhar wave

 Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri has started its box office journey in a balanced yet cautious way. Based on early reports, the movie starring Kartik Aaryan is expected to make between Rs. 6.75 crores and Rs. 7.25 crores on its first day.

The film is focused on city life and its appeal is clear from the start.

 It falls into the romantic comedy genre, which is not doing as well as before because it's not attracting a large audience unless there's a lot of hype or strong word-of-mouth.

This movie is facing competition from other films like Dhurandhar and Avatar – Fire And Ash, which are performing well.

 This has already split the audience and the available movie slots, making it harder for Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri to do well. Also, exhibitors aren't giving many prime showtimes, which reduces the number of valuable screen slots.

For Kartik Aaryan, this opening is lower than some of his earlier films.

 Pati Patni Aur Woh opened with Rs. 9.10 crore and Luka Chuppi opened with Rs. 8.01 crore. This is one of his weakest first-day openings in the last six years, making the rest of the weekend very important for its performance.

Comparing to other movies from 2025, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri is similar to Param Sundari, Son of Sardaar 2, and Bhool Chuk Maaf.

 These films also opened in a similar range and depended a lot on audience reactions over the weekend.

The next big test is tomorrow, which is a weekday, so it's important to see how the audience reacts after the initial curiosity.

 However, the Christmas and New Year holiday period offers two weekends for the movie to settle in and find its audience, provided the word-of-mouth is positive.