The romantic drama 'Tere Ishk Mein', starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has achieved a significant commercial milestone by crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in worldwide gross collections. However, its triumphant first-week run has encountered a formidable challenge in its second week with the release of the big-budget action film 'Dhurandhar' starring Ranveer Singh.
Strong First Week Sets The Stage
The film enjoyed a largely competition-free opening week, allowing it to dominate ticket windows across India. It closed its first seven days with an impressive net collection of Rs 83.65 crore within the domestic market. A major portion of this revenue, approximately Rs 79.75 crore, came from the Hindi version, while the Tamil version contributed an estimated Rs 3.9 crore. This steady performance across all major circuits laid a solid foundation for its overall earnings.
Week 2 Collections and The Dhurandhar Effect
The film's second weekend brought a shift in fortunes as it faced direct competition from 'Dhurandhar'. According to early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, 'Tere Ishk Mein' collected approximately Rs 5.65 crore net on its second Saturday (Day 9). This shows a positive growth from the reported Rs 3.75 crore on the previous day (Friday).
The Hindi version remained the primary revenue driver, contributing an estimated Rs 5.25 crore, while the Tamil version added around Rs 40 lakh. The total estimated collections for the second week now stand at Rs 9.4 crore, bringing the film's India net total to approximately Rs 93.05 crore.
Breaking Down The Gross Figures
On the gross collections front, the film has performed commendably. Its domestic gross is estimated at around Rs 110.5 crore. The overseas performance, while modest as is typical for romantic dramas, has added an estimated Rs 14.25 crore gross. Combined, these figures have propelled the film's worldwide gross total past the Rs 124.75 crore mark.
This achievement is particularly notable for its lead actors. 'Tere Ishk Mein' marks Dhanush's first Bollywood film to enter the Rs 100 crore gross club. For Kriti Sanon, this becomes her seventh film to achieve this box office milestone.
The Competitive Landscape
The release of Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' has undoubtedly split the audience. 'Dhurandhar' itself has had a powerful opening, earning an estimated Rs 58 crore net in its debut weekend, with its gross collections reportedly shooting past the Rs 69.75 crore mark. Despite this stiff competition, 'Tere Ishk Mein' has managed to hold its ground and maintain a presence at the box office, showcasing the film's sustained appeal among its target audience.
The coming days will be crucial to see how both films perform as the initial frenzy settles. The performance of 'Tere Ishk Mein' highlights the enduring audience connect for well-made romantic dramas, even in a market increasingly dominated by big-scale action spectacles.
