Netflix viewers are mercilessly roasting the film Tere Ishq Mein, mocking its logic, storyline, and an infamous 2,200-page thesis scene, with some joking they would rather read the lengthy academic document than endure the movie. Released on the streaming platform on January 23, the film starring Kriti Sanon and Dhanush has faced a harsh reception from the OTT audience, despite a respectable box-office run earlier.
Academic Community Leads the Roast
The chatter online centers on a pivotal moment where Kriti Sanon's character, Mukti Beniwal, a psychology research scholar at a Delhi University college, mentions submitting a 2,200-page PhD thesis. This scene has triggered collective disbelief among real-world PhD scholars, who typically celebrate reaching around 300 pages after years of rigorous work.
Viewers Express Disbelief and Humor
One user on social media platform X wrote, "Almost everything said and done in this film in the name of a PhD is a joke. I laughed out loud... I wrote every day for four years to produce my 385-page PhD thesis. 2,200 pages is just so unbelievably ridiculous." Another user humorously noted, "That's not a thesis, that's a full operating system," while a third added, "I would genuinely like to meet this PhD student who writes a 2200-page thesis! I know movies take cinematic liberty, but at least try to sound a bit realistic!"
Broader Criticism of the Film
Beyond the thesis scene, viewers have united in their confusion over character motivations and plot decisions. Kriti Sanon's character, in particular, did not escape scrutiny, with one user stating, "half hour into watching tere ishk mein. this movie proves why psychology students need the most therapy." Some have even questioned the sobriety of the filmmaking team, with a viewer writing, "I refuse to believe a fully sober team made Tere Ishk Mein. There's no other explanation. Almost 3 hours of pure suffering."
Plot and Production Details
Directed by Aanand L Rai and written by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav, Tere Ishq Mein stars Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in lead roles. The film was released in theatres in November 2025, opening to mixed reviews and collecting over Rs 161 crore at the box office. Produced under Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series Films, it was marketed as a spiritual sequel to the 2013 hit Raanjhanaa and featured music by AR Rahman.
Despite the star power and production value, the film has become prime fodder for online ridicule, with many viewers condensing its entire storyline into short reels and expressing disappointment over what they perceive as a lack of realistic research and coherent storytelling.
