With December gearing up for major theatrical releases, the spotlight is currently on two big Bollywood names: Ranveer Singh and Kartik Aaryan. Ranveer’s action-packed Dhurandhar will open the month, while Kartik Aaryan’s romantic drama Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri releases on December 25. While the Dhurandhar trailer created buzz upon release, Kartik’s teaser landed just a day ago—and unexpectedly stole the limelight.

Kartik Aaryan, fresh off the success of his 2024 blockbuster Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has quickly shifted the narrative. With two more major releases lined up next year, his latest film has already reshaped the December box-office conversation.

How is Dhurandhar performing after five days?
The trailer for Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar—a 4-minute, 7-second high-voltage action preview—features Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and Akshaye Khanna. The chemistry between Ranveer and Sara Ali Khan has also drawn positive reactions.

However, in terms of numbers:
• Views in first 24 hours: 6.3 million
• Total views after 5 days: 53 million
• Comments: 31,943

While the trailer saw a spike on Day 2, overall growth has been steady rather than explosive. The film is set to release on December 5.

How Kartik Aaryan raced ahead
Kartik Aaryan’s one-minute, 34-second teaser for Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri dropped just a day ago and immediately went viral. In only 24 hours:
• Views: 50 million
• Comments: 4,069

Despite fewer comments, the teaser’s view count is extraordinary. What took Dhurandhar five days to achieve, Kartik’s teaser matched in just one day. The pairing of Kartik and Ananya Panday is also getting strong traction online.

The film’s lengthy title has invited some trolling, but it hasn’t slowed down fan excitement. With the Christmas release still weeks away, the buzz around Kartik’s film is only expected to grow.

Who’s leading now?
In pure viewership numbers, Kartik Aaryan has taken a clear lead. Ranveer’s Dhurandhar may gain momentum closer to release, but for now, Kartik’s viral teaser has overshadowed the action-packed big-budget trailer.