Dream Girl 2026 Collection | Budget

Dream Girl is a Tamil movie, released on 13 February 2026 starring Jeeva Rajendran and Harisha Jestin. Directed by M.R. Bharathi and produced by M. Kaveri Manian, the film is a romantic comedy-drama with a whimsical touch. The story follows a young man who falls in love with an “angel” who appears only in his dreams, only to have his heart broken when he wakes up.

The film then tracks his journey into reality to find the woman who inspired his dreams. Released on a “Normal Week” alongside massive competition like O’ Romeo and Crime 101, it started its box office journey with a very small footprint, primarily playing in regional centers across Tamil Nadu with limited multiplex shows in Chennai. On its opening day, Dream Girl earned approximately ₹0.01 crore net in the Indian market.

The film saw very low occupancy, averaging around 4-6%, as it struggled to capture the audience’s attention during the Valentine’s Day rush dominated by big-star vehicles. Worldwide, the collection remained at ₹0.01 crore, with no reported international screenings. While the premise had potential for a sweet romantic outing, the lack of a known star cast resulted in a cold reception from the theater-going public.

Dream Girl 2026 Overview

Attribute	Details
Title	Dream Girl
Directed by	M. R. Bharathi
Written by	M. R. Bharathi, Kiruthika Doss, M. D. Thamizharasan
Produced by	M. Kaveri Manian
Lead Actor	Jeeva Rajendran
Lead Actress	Harisha Jestin
Other Cast	Sivapriya Anand, KU Karthik, PRO Sakthi
Cinematography	N Solomon Boaz
Edited by	Not specified
Music by	Not specified
Production Companies	Charulatha Films
Distributed by	Not specified
Release Date	February 13, 2026
Running Time	90 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil
Film Industry	Kollywood
Genre	Comedy, Drama, Romantic
Censor Rating	UA13+

Dream Girl Box Office Collection

Day	Date	India Net Collection	Fluctuation (%+/-)
Day 1	13 Feb (Fri)	₹0.010 crore	(Opening Day)
Day 2	14 Feb (Sat)	₹0.010 crore	0.00%
Day 3	15 Feb (Sun)	₹0.005 crore	-50.00%
Day 4	16 Feb (Mon)	₹0.001 crore (Early Est.)	-80.00%
—	—	—	—
Total India Net	4 Days	₹0.026 crore	—
Total India Gross	4 Days	₹0.030 crore	—
Worldwide Gross	4 Days	₹0.030 crore	—

Dream Girl is a Hit or Flop
Disaster

What is the budget of Dream Girl
The budget is around ₹1.00 crore

Dream Girl Ott release date

OTT Platform: TBA
OTT date: To be announced post-release.

Our Review

Dream Girl (2026) is a small-budget Tamil film that tries to weave a fairytale-like romance into a contemporary setting. The core concept—a man chasing the girl from his dreams—is classic romantic fodder that has been used in various iterations globally, but here it lacks the imaginative spark required to make the “dream sequences” stand out.

Jeeva Rajendran and Harisha Jestin are earnest in their roles, but their chemistry feels a bit stilted, likely due to a screenplay that relies more on slow-motion gazes than on meaningful dialogue. The film attempts to be a soulful musical, but the soundtrack fails to deliver a “hook” song that could have helped it go viral on social media.

Technically, the film is a modest production. Director M.R. Bharathi makes use of scenic locations to represent the “dream world,” but the transition between the dream and the gritty reality of the protagonist’s life is often jarringly executed. The cinematography by N. Solomon Boaz is functional but lacks the high-definition polish seen in modern Tamil rom-coms.

Compared to a major release like O’ Romeo, which arrived on the same day, Dream Girl feels like a telefilm that accidentally wandered into a theatrical release. It lacks the scale, the stakes, and the star power necessary to survive in the 2026 theatrical landscape, where even medium-budget films are struggling to pull audiences away from their streaming screens.

From a box office standpoint, the film has unfortunately been “dead on arrival.” With an opening day of just ₹1 lakh, there is virtually no path to commercial recovery in theaters. The film’s best hope is to find a second life on a streaming platform where its clean, UA-rated romantic narrative might appeal to a home-viewing audience looking for a simple, lighthearted story.

In a week filled with high-intensity crime thrillers and gritty dramas, this “dream” was unfortunately drowned out by the noise of reality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the plot of Dream Girl?

The film follows a man who falls in love with an angel in his dreams, experiencing heartbreak that carries into reality, leading him to seek her in the waking world.

Who are the main stars in Dream Girl?

It stars Jeeva Rajendran as the lead actor and Harisha Jestin as the lead actress, with Sivapriya Anand, KU Karthik, and others in supporting roles.

When is Dream Girl releasing?

The movie is released on February 13, 2026.

What genre is Dream Girl?

It is a comedy romantic drama with elements of fantasy.

Disclaimer:

Box office figures in this article are independently estimated by Tenvow based on an internal tracking methodology that evaluates theatre occupancy trends, distributor feedback, and regional trade indicators.
The data reflects industry estimates available at the time of publication and may vary slightly from officially reported or audited figures released later.
These figures should be considered preliminary and indicative, not official confirmations.
Tenvow does not guarantee absolute accuracy of the data and presents it solely for informational purposes.
All financial figures are stated in Indian Rupees (INR) and represented in crores, unless specified otherwise.
All dates and times mentioned follow Indian Standard Time (IST) (UTC +5:30).

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