Tere Ishk Mein, the much-anticipated romantic drama starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has delivered an impressive opening at the box office. Directed by Aanand L. Rai, the film arrived in theatres amid strong buzz generated by its emotionally charged trailer, and early audience reactions suggest the film is well on its way to becoming one of the notable successes of 2025.
According to early estimates from Sacnilk, Tere Ishk Mein collected ₹16.50 crore on its opening day. With this, the film has secured the position of the second-biggest opening for a romantic film in 2025, surpassed only by Saiyaara, which debuted at ₹21.5 crore. The film’s day-one numbers have also overtaken several major Bollywood releases of the year, including Jolly LLB 3 (₹12 crore) and Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par (₹10.70 crore).
The strong opening marks a major milestone in Dhanush’s Bollywood career, giving him his biggest Hindi film debut to date. His earlier collaboration with Aanand L. Rai, Raanjhanaa, had opened at ₹5.60 crore, while their 2021 film Atrangi Re was released directly on streaming platforms. With Tere Ishk Mein, Dhanush returns to the Hindi big screen after several years, and the initial response highlights both his enduring fanbase and the excitement surrounding his comeback.
Tere Ishk Mein tells the story of an intense, impulsive, and violent young man played by Dhanush. His character falls deeply in love with Mukti, portrayed by Kriti Sanon, during their college years. While their romance begins with passion and promise, Mukti eventually distances herself from him, choosing another man as her life partner. The emotionally charged narrative paired with Dhanush’s raw performance forms the core of the film’s appeal. The soundtrack, composed by Grammy-winning musician A.R. Rahman, has also contributed significantly to the film’s pre-release momentum.
Produced by Aanand L. Rai, Himanshu Sharma, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar, Tere Ishk Mein is backed by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Colour Yellow Productions. With its strong start and positive word-of-mouth building, the film is expected to maintain momentum over the weekend.
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If the current trend continues, Tere Ishk Mein may emerge as one of the biggest romantic hits of the year cementing Dhanush’s return to Bollywood and marking another successful collaboration between him and Rai.
