Ananya Panday's Box Office Rise: 'Tu Meri Main Tera' Signals Growing Star Power

Ananya Panday continues to solidify her position in Bollywood with the release of 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri,' a Christmas offering co-starring Kartik Aaryan. The film has garnered significant attention, evidenced by its impressive advance booking numbers. The film's pre-sales have reached 4.28 crore gross, excluding blocked seats, and selling over 1.13 lakh tickets across approximately 5,000 shows nationwide.

Notably, 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' has achieved the third-highest pre-sales for a Bollywood romantic film in 2025, surpassing titles like 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,' 'Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat,' and 'De De Pyaar De 2.' While it trails behind 'Saiyaara' (9.40 crores) and 'Tere Ishk Mein' (5.65 crores), its performance underscores the film's strong initial audience interest and positive pre-release buzz. Delhi and Maharashtra emerged as the leading regions, each contributing over 1 crore in pre-sales.

This success is particularly noteworthy when compared to Panday's earlier 2025 release, 'Kesari Chapter 2,' which featured Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan. 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' boasts a 132% higher advance booking figure, indicating a significant growth in Panday's box office draw and audience appeal. This upward trajectory is a testament to her evolving career and ability to connect with viewers.

The film's performance also highlights the enduring popularity of the romantic comedy genre in Bollywood. Despite the rise of action films and other genres, audiences continue to flock to lighthearted, feel-good stories, especially during festive seasons. The collaboration between Panday and Aaryan, both known for their roles in popular romantic comedies, likely contributed to the film's strong pre-release traction.

Beyond romantic films, 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' has outperformed other notable Bollywood releases of 2025, including 'Sky Force' (3.82 crores) and 'Sitaaze Zameen Par' (3.31 crores) in advance bookings. This suggests that the film's appeal extends beyond the core romantic comedy audience, potentially attracting viewers interested in the star power of Panday and Aaryan or the production value associated with Dharma Productions.

While the advance booking figures provide a promising start, the film's ultimate success will depend on its critical reception, audience word-of-mouth, and sustained performance in the days and weeks following its release. That said, the reality is a bit more complicated. the initial response indicates that 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' is poised to be a significant commercial success for Ananya Panday and a welcome addition to the Bollywood romantic comedy landscape of 2025.

Editor’s note: This article was independently written by the Scoopliner Editorial Team using publicly available information.