Bollywood’s latest romantic drama “Tere Ishk Mein” has arrived with a bang at the box office, registering one of the strongest non-franchise openings of the year.
The much-awaited film “Tere Ishk Mein”, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Aanand L. Rai, has set the ticket counters ringing from Day 1. Featuring Dhanush in a powerful soldier avatar and Kriti Sanon in a high-intensity romantic role, the movie blends patriotism, passion, and A.R. Rahman’s mesmerizing music a combination that has clearly struck a chord with audiences.
According to early estimates, the Hindi version of the film has collected a strong ₹50.95 crore nett in India during its opening weekend. The day-wise earnings are equally impressive:
- Friday: ₹15.06 crore
- Saturday: ₹16.57 crore
- Sunday: ₹19.32 crore
The film showed excellent growth over the weekend, proving that word-of-mouth is kicking in positively despite some mixed critical response.
One of the Biggest Openings for a Non-Franchise Hindi Film in 2025
In a year dominated by sequels and superhero sagas, “Tere Ishk Mein” is already being celebrated as a major victory for original storytelling. The opening weekend numbers place it among the top performers in the non-franchise category, signaling strong theatrical pull and mass audience acceptance.
Adding to that, leading ticketing platform BookMyShow reported over 1 million tickets sold for the film during the first weekend alone a remarkable milestone that reflects strong demand across both multiplex chains and single-screen cinemas.
What’s Working for the Film?
Several key factors are driving its success:
- Dhanush’s emotionally gripping performance as a soldier
- Fiery chemistry between Dhanush and Kriti Sanon
- A.R. Rahman’s soulful and patriotic soundtrack
- High-voltage drama with a patriotic core
- Positive youth and mass audience response
While some reviewers mentioned pacing concerns in the narrative, most agree that the emotional intensity and lead performances keep audiences fully invested.
Analysts Predict Big: ₹100 Crore Incoming?
Trade experts are optimistic about the film sustaining its momentum through the week. Strong word-of-mouth, limited competition, and increased audience footfall may help “Tere Ishk Mein” comfortably cross the coveted ₹100 crore mark in the coming days.
With festive and holiday periods approaching later in the month, exhibitors believe the film could witness excellent hold and even family crowd backing, further boosting earnings.
About the Film
- Director: Aanand L. Rai
- Cast: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon
- Genre: Romantic Drama / Action
- Music: A.R. Rahman
- Appeal: Youth-driven storyline with patriotic undertones
The film marks another strong collaboration between Dhanush and Aanand L. Rai, following the success of their earlier projects. Fans have praised Rai’s signature emotional depth and storytelling finesse making “Tere Ishk Mein” feel like a classic Bollywood love saga with fresh intensity.
Final Verdict
“Tere Ishk Mein” has arrived as a powerful crowd-pleaser, showing that audiences are ready to embrace new romantic films as long as they pack emotions, music, and impactful performances. If current trends hold, the film is well on its way to being one of 2025’s first major blockbusters.
Stay tuned for more box office updates as this passionate love story continues winning hearts nationwide!
