The emotional intensity of Aanand L Rai’s romantic drama, Tere Ishk Mein, has translated into a box office triumph, with the film scoring a massive opening week despite its long runtime and mixed critical reviews. Starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, the film has firmly cemented itself as one of the year’s successful love stories.
Domestic Total Surpasses ₹70 Crore Mark
The film has shown remarkable stability during its first week of release, signaling strong word-of-mouth that defied the typical post-weekend drop:
- Current Total: As of the end of its fifth day (Tuesday), the film has amassed an estimated ₹71 crore (net) in India across all languages, with the Hindi version being the dominant contributor. Its worldwide gross has already crossed ₹91.5 crore.
- Day-Wise Breakdown:
- Opening Weekend (Fri-Sun): The film collected a strong ₹52 crore.
- Weekday Hold: After a significant drop on its first Monday (to around ₹8.75 crore), the film staged an impressive rebound on Tuesday, collecting an estimated ₹10.25 crore, fueled by positive audience response and potentially discounted ticket prices.
Dhanush Beats His Own Record
The film has delivered a huge personal milestone for its lead star, Dhanush:
- Highest Hindi Grosser: In just five days, Tere Ishk Mein has surpassed the lifetime net collection of Dhanush’s 2013 cult classic, Raanjhanaa (which earned around ₹60 crore). This makes it the actor’s highest-grossing Hindi film ever.
- 100 Crore Club Awaits: With its current momentum and the final figure for Wednesday coming in strongly, the film is well on track to enter the ₹100 crore India net club by the end of its first week—a massive achievement for a non-action romance this year.
The film’s performance proves that, despite facing mixed reviews, the emotional appeal of Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s chemistry, paired with A. R. Rahman’s music and the intense narrative, has struck a major chord with the mass market. The film now faces stiff competition this Friday from the Ranveer Singh-starrer, Dhurandhar.
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