Romance seems to be ruling Hindi cinema once again. After years of post-pandemic uncertainty, love stories are finally pulling audiences back to theatres — and Aanand L. Rai’s Tere Ishk Mein appears ready to carry that momentum forward. With buzz building across social media and impressive advance bookings rolling in, the Dhanush–Kriti Sanon starrer is shaping up to deliver one of the year’s biggest romantic openings.
Advance Booking: Numbers Look Strong
As per trade sources, by 4 pm on Thursday, the day before its release, Tere Ishk Mein had already sold 1.3 lakh tickets for day one. That amounts to a ₹3 crore+ gross in advance sales, with pre-release totals expected to close above ₹4 crore by the end of the night.
What’s notable is that the film has achieved this despite having more affordable ticket prices compared to many major 2025 Bollywood releases — signalling genuine interest and strong organic demand.
Box Office Predictions: A Big Opening on the Cards
The strong pre-sales have boosted early projections. Trade estimates indicate:
- ₹10–12 crore net (Hindi) opening day
- ₹12–15 crore+ across all languages
- ₹40–50 crore net opening weekend (all languages)
If these predictions hold, Tere Ishk Mein could score the second-biggest romantic opening weekend of 2025, just behind the blockbuster Saiyaara.
Dhanush’s Biggest Bollywood Opening Yet
Tere Ishk Mein is poised to surpass Dhanush’s previous Hindi box office numbers by a large margin. His last major Hindi theatrical release with Aanand L. Rai, Raanjhanaa, opened at ₹5.60 crore — a solid figure in 2011, but one that Tere Ishk Mein is projected to double with ease.
The film is also expected to outperform several of 2025’s headline releases, including:
- Jolly LLB 3 – ₹12 crore
- Sitaare Zameen Par – ₹10.70 crore
Why the Buzz Is High
Dhanush’s return to Hindi cinema comes after a long gap, and pairing him with Kriti Sanon — who has had a strong 2024–2025 run — has helped create fresh curiosity. Director Aanand L. Rai, who first introduced Dhanush to Bollywood through Raanjhanaa, brings his signature emotional storytelling back to the big screen.
Adding to the appeal is a soulful soundtrack by A.R. Rahman, which has already started trending across platforms.
About the Film
Tere Ishk Mein is produced by Bhushan Kumar and directed by Aanand L. Rai under the T-Series and Colour Yellow banners. The film releases on November 28 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, aiming to capture a wider national audience.
Final Words
If early signs are anything to go by, Tere Ishk Mein may become one of the standout romantic successes of 2025. With strong advance bookings, growing word-of-mouth, and the nostalgia of Dhanush–Aanand L. Rai’s past magic, the film is positioned for a powerful start at the box office — and possibly Dhanush’s biggest Bollywood triumph yet.
