Tere Ishk Mein Roars at the Box Office with Stellar Opening
The much-anticipated romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has finally graced the silver screen, and it is off to a spectacular start. Early box office reports indicate that the film, directed by Anand L Rai, has collected an impressive Rs 16.50 crore to Rs 17 crore on its opening day, setting a strong foundation for its theatrical run.
Outperforming Past Benchmarks and 2025 Releases
The film's opening day performance is not just strong in isolation; it represents a significant leap in Dhanush's box office pull in the Hindi film circuit. Tere Ishk Mein has earned approximately three times more than the actor's beloved 2013 hit, Raanjhanaa, which opened at Rs 5.03 crore. This new release has also comfortably surpassed the opening numbers of Dhanush's other 2025 ventures, Idly Kadai and Kuberaa, establishing its dominance right from day one.
The financial stakes for this project are considerably higher. While Raanjhanaa was made on a budget of Rs 30 crore and went on to collect nearly Rs 94 crore in its lifetime, Tere Ishk Mein has been produced on a substantial budget of Rs 85 crore. This makes its robust opening day collection all the more critical for its path to profitability.
Massive Screen Presence and Advance Booking Frenzy
Released on November 28, 2025, the film entered a competitive marketplace, arriving just a week after other releases like De De Pyaar De 2, Mastii 4, and 120 Bahadur. Despite the competition, Tere Ishk Mein secured over 4,900 shows across the nation, ensuring wide accessibility for audiences.
A key indicator of its pre-release hype was the phenomenal response to its advance bookings. The film amassed a whopping Rs 9.26 crore from advance sales alone, which included block seat reservations. This pre-release excitement, fueled by the star power of its leads and the music of A.R. Rahman, translated directly into footfalls at the cinemas.
Dominating the Current Box Office Landscape
Tere Ishk Mein is decisively outperforming all major Hindi releases from the past two weeks. Here's a quick look at how it stacks up against the competition:
- De De Pyaar De 2 (Ajay Devgn): Opened at Rs 8.75 crore but has now dropped to collections of around Rs 71 lakh on its 15th day.
- Farhan Akhtar's latest film: Could only manage around Rs 34 lakh in recent collections.
- Mastii 4 (Riteish Deshmukh): Has struggled at the box office, garnering merely Rs 17 lakh.
The film's release in both Hindi and Tamil has also played a pivotal role, with Dhanush's massive fan base in Tamil Nadu contributing significantly to the overall numbers. With such a powerful start, positive word-of-mouth, and a clear lead over its competitors, Tere Ishk Mein appears poised for a steady and successful run through the weekend and beyond.
