The romantic drama 'Tere Ishq Mein' has solidified its position as a major commercial blockbuster, living up to its pre-release hype and charging towards the prestigious Rs 100 crore net mark at the Indian box office. Directed by Anand L Rai and starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, the film's impressive performance shows no signs of slowing down.
Steady Weekday Collections Signal Strong Hold
According to early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, the film demonstrated remarkable resilience on its first Tuesday in theatres. Day 5 collections are estimated at a robust Rs 10.25 crore net across India. A significant portion of this, approximately Rs 9.50-10 crore, came from the Hindi version alone.
This figure represents a healthy growth from Monday's collection of around Rs 8.25 crore. While the film experienced a near 50% dip on Monday—a standard trend after the weekend—it followed a record-breaking Sunday where it minted Rs 18.25 crore, its highest single-day haul so far.
Total Collections and Milestones Crossed
Building on a powerful opening weekend that garnered an estimated Rs 50 crore, 'Tere Ishk Mein' has maintained a strong momentum. Its total India net collection after five days has climbed to an estimated Rs 71 crore. In gross terms, the film has earned approximately Rs 84.25 crore across the country.
The film's success isn't confined to domestic shores. It has added a commendable Rs 7.25 crore from international markets, pushing its worldwide five-day total to an estimated Rs 91.5 crore.
Surpassing a Classic: Outshines 'Raanjhanaa'
A major highlight of the film's fifth day is a significant career milestone for its lead actor. The film's domestic gross is set to cross Rs 82 crore, officially surpassing the lifetime all-India gross of Dhanush's beloved 2013 hit, 'Raanjhanaa'.
'Raanjhanaa', also directed by Anand L Rai, had earned a little over Rs 60 crore net, with total collections reaching the Rs 81 crore mark. With the Hindi net collection of 'Tere Ishk Mein' already exceeding these numbers, it has now become Dhanush's highest-grossing Hindi film ever, achieving this feat in just five days.
The Road to Rs 100 Crore and Beyond
Marketed as a spiritual successor to the 2013 classic, 'Tere Ishk Mein' has benefited from positive word-of-mouth, which has significantly boosted its box office stamina. Its ability to hold strong on weekdays has cemented its status as a true commercial hit.
Given its current pace, trade analysts predict that 'Tere Ishk Mein' will enter the coveted Rs 100 crore India net club by the end of its first weekend. This achievement will mark another first for Dhanush, making it his maiden Rs 100 crore net film in Hindi.
The film's journey from a much-anticipated release to a certified box office triumph underscores its strong connect with audiences, setting the stage for a long and profitable theatrical run.
