Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s new romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein is turning into one of the year’s unexpected box office success stories. After a strong opening weekend that outperformed industry predictions, the film held well enough through Monday to cross the ₹60 crore mark in just four days — placing it firmly in the “hit” zone early in its run.
A Strong Start for a Genre Many Had Written Off
Released on November 28, the film surprised many with its ₹16 crore Day 1 opening — a big number for a pure love story in 2025. It instantly became the second-highest opening for a romantic film this year, behind Mohit Suri’s newcomer-led hit Saiyaara universe entry, which debuted in the ₹20–21 crore range.
The positive buzz continued through the weekend:
- Day 1 (Fri): ₹16 crore
- Day 2 (Sat): ₹17 crore
- Day 3 (Sun): ₹19 crore
With romance-driven films staging a comeback this year through Saiyaara and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, Tere Ishk Mein added yet another encouraging chapter to the genre’s 2025 revival narrative.
Source: ETimes
Monday Drop Arrives, But Collections Stay Healthy
As expected, the film saw a noticeable dip on its first weekday. Early estimates place Monday’s collection at ₹8.25 crore, bringing the total to ₹60.25 crore. The drop — a little over 50% from Sunday — is in line with big weekend performers but leaves room for cautious optimism.
Trade analysts pointed out that the film’s Hindi version is driving nearly all of the box office. The Tamil version, surprisingly, received a very limited release despite Dhanush’s massive fanbase in the South, leading to missed potential in regional markets.
Multiplex Slowdown vs. Mass Belt Boost
Saturday growth was modest across national multiplex chains, raising concerns that the film might taper off early. But Sunday delivered a much-needed surge, especially in mass circuits. Regions such as CPCI, Rajasthan, Bihar and Gujarat recorded strong jumps — some territories saw increases of more than 30% — helping the film close the weekend on a high.
If the Hindi belt continues this momentum through the weekdays, Tere Ishk Mein could become one of the very few clean hits of 2025.
Competition Ahead: Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’
The film’s real test starts Friday with the arrival of Ranveer Singh’s action-drama Dhurandhar. If the upcoming release earns strong reviews, it could pull audience share away from Tere Ishk Mein heading into its second weekend. Still, with ₹60 crore already in the bag and positive audience chatter, Dhanush and Kriti’s film is in a favorable position.
Box Office Breakdown (Hindi + Tamil)
Hindi version dominates across all days
- Day 1 (Fri): ₹16 Cr
- Hindi: ₹15.25 Cr
- Tamil: ₹0.75 Cr
- Day 2 (Sat): ₹17 Cr
- Hindi: ₹16.25 Cr
- Tamil: ₹0.75 Cr
- Day 3 (Sun): ₹19 Cr
- Hindi: ₹18.25 Cr
- Tamil: ₹0.75 Cr
- Day 4 (Mon): ₹8.25 Cr
Total: ₹60.25 Crore
Final Words
With a strong opening weekend and a solid hold through Monday, Tere Ishk Mein is well on its way to becoming one of 2025’s few certified box office winners. If the film maintains stability through the weekdays and weathers competition from Dhurandhar, Dhanush and Kriti Sanon could have one of the year’s definite romantic hits on their hands.
