Tere Ishk Mein Continues Strong Box Office Run
The much-awaited romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein, featuring the dynamic pairing of Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, is demonstrating remarkable staying power at the box office following its November 28 release. After opening to positive audience reactions and critic reviews, the film has successfully maintained its momentum through the second day of screening.
Solid Box Office Numbers
According to the most recent data provided by Sacnilk, Tere Ishk Mein accumulated ₹17 crore on Saturday, representing a slight increase from its opening day collection of ₹16 crore on Friday. This impressive performance brings the film's total earnings to ₹33 crore within just two days of its theatrical release.
The Hindi version of the film recorded an overall theatre occupancy rate of 27.92 percent on its second day. Breaking this down further, morning shows attracted 12.08 percent occupancy, while afternoon sessions saw this number rise to 26.60 percent. Evening shows performed even better with 29.25 percent occupancy, and night shows peaked at an impressive 43.74 percent. Among all cities, Chennai reported the highest occupancy at 45.75 percent, significantly outpacing the Tamil version's overall occupancy of 19.94 percent.
Comparative Performance Analysis
While Tere Ishk Mein trails behind another recent romantic drama titled Saiyaara, which earned ₹21 crore on opening day and ₹24 crore on its second day, it has established itself as Dhanush's most successful opening-day film this year. The actor's latest Bollywood venture has outperformed his South Indian releases Kuberaa and Idli Kadaai, demonstrating his growing pan-India appeal.
Audience Reactions and Reviews
Early viewers have taken to social media to share their enthusiastic responses to the film. One audience member praised, "The first half of Tere Ishk Mein features a powerful performance from Dhanush portraying an angry young Tamil man dealing with a traumatic past. Kriti Sanon matches his intensity as Mukti, a career-focused daughter of a bureaucrat. The social divide between their characters creates compelling tension that drives the narrative forward."
Another viewer described the film as "a gripping, emotionally charged love story that combines intensity with solid storytelling." The user particularly highlighted Dhanush's "exceptional performance—raw, fiery and deeply moving" while appreciating Kriti Sanon's ability to bring "grace, heartbreak and strength to every frame." The electric chemistry between the lead actors was identified as the film's strongest asset.
A third viewer offered a balanced perspective, noting "a good first half followed by an above-average second half." While acknowledging some pacing issues after the interval, the viewer emphasized that the film contains numerous standout moments and delivers as a wholesome entertainment package.
About the Film
Tere Ishk Mein follows the intense love story between Mukti (played by Kriti Sanon) and Shankar (portrayed by Dhanush), a fierce and volatile rule-breaker. Their budding romance faces sudden separation due to circumstances beyond their control, leading Shankar to transform his heartbreak into vengeance, with dramatic declarations about burning "entire Delhi" to ashes.
The film is a collaborative production between T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions, directed by the accomplished Aanand L Rai. The musical score comes from the legendary A. R. Rahman, with poignant lyrics provided by Irshad Kamil, creating an auditory experience that complements the film's emotional depth.
With strong initial numbers and positive word-of-mouth, Tere Ishk Mein appears positioned for continued success in the coming days, particularly as it enters its first full weekend since release.
