Tere Ishk Mein Creates Box Office Storm with Record Opening
The highly anticipated romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein has taken the Indian box office by storm, delivering a spectacular performance that has left trade analysts and fans pleasantly surprised. The Aanand L Rai directorial, which marks his collaboration with Dhanush, has evoked strong nostalgia among fans of their previous hit 'Raanjhanaa'.
What makes this opening particularly remarkable is how the film has surpassed even the most optimistic predictions. While industry experts had projected the film to touch the ₹10 crore mark, it has dramatically exceeded expectations by collecting an impressive ₹16 crore net in India on its first day alone.
Regional Breakdown and Tamil Nadu Controversy
The massive opening day collection primarily comes from the Hindi version, which contributed ₹15.25 crore, while the Tamil version added ₹75 lakhs to the total. This distribution has sparked discussions within the trade circles about the film's release strategy in Tamil Nadu.
Trade expert Sumil Kadel expressed his disappointment on social media, stating: "I fail to understand why #TereIshkMein wasn't given a proper release in Tamil Nadu, especially when the film is headlined by a major Tamil star like #Dhanush and also has a Tamil-dubbed version. It's absolutely appalling. There was no competition, no screen-sharing issues, the film could have performed very well in its dubbed version in Tamil Nadu."
The film's success was initially driven by strong advance bookings, but witnessed a significant surge during night shows on Friday, largely attributed to positive social media buzz and word-of-mouth recommendations.
Day 2 Performance and Overall Standing
As the film entered its second day, early reports indicated continued strong performance with ₹3.15 crore collected till afternoon shows on Saturday. This brings the total collection to ₹19.15 crore so far.
In the broader context of 2025 releases, Tere Ishk Mein has secured the eighth-highest opening day of the year. The film industry has witnessed relatively weaker openings this year, with 'Chaava' leading the pack at approximately ₹30 crore nett. Other notable films on this list include 'War 2', 'Sikandar', 'Thamma', 'Housefull 5', and 'Saiyaara'.
More significantly, among romantic films specifically, Tere Ishk Mein has achieved the second-best opening of 2025, cementing its position as a major player in the genre.
The Road Ahead: Maintaining Momentum
While the opening numbers are undoubtedly impressive, the real test for Tere Ishk Mein begins now. The film needs to maintain its strong momentum through the weekend and beyond. Industry analysts are particularly watching how the film performs on Monday, which will be crucial in determining whether this spectacular start can translate into a certified HIT.
The combination of Aanand L Rai's directorial prowess and Dhanush's star power appears to have struck the right chord with audiences, particularly in the Hindi belt where the film is performing exceptionally well. However, the journey from a strong opening to commercial success depends on sustained audience interest and positive reviews in the coming days.
As the weekend progresses, all eyes remain on whether Tere Ishk Mein can build on its impressive start and emerge as one of the standout romantic successes of the year.
