Tere Ishk Mein crosses ₹60 crore in 4 days at box office

Tere Ishk Mein, featuring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has maintained strong momentum at the Indian box office, emerging as one of the more stable openers of the season. Despite a predictable slowdown on Monday, the film has crossed the ₹60-crore benchmark within four days of release, signalling strong public interest and a consistent pull in both urban and mass markets. According to early estimates, the film collected ₹8.25 crore on Monday, bringing the total to ₹60.25 crore. This follows an impressive weekend run that saw ₹16 crore on the opening day, ₹17 crore on Saturday, and a remarkable ₹18.75 crore on Sunday, reflecting steady growth driven by positive word-of-mouth in key regions.

What stands out is the film’s dual performance pattern. It has excelled in metropolitan centres such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai, where audiences responded well to the emotional intensity and musical elements. At the same time, the film has also performed better than expected in tier-2 and tier-3 towns, traditionally less responsive to niche romantic dramas. This cross-market acceptance allowed the film to reach the half-century mark faster than most new releases in its category.

Trade experts have highlighted that crossing ₹50 crore within the first weekend gives Tere Ishk Mein a strong foundation, but its sustainability depends heavily on weekday collections. The Monday figure showed a slight dip, which is normal for the genre, but the trend from Tuesday to Thursday will determine whether the film maintains a hold or sees a sharper decline. Industry watchers also point out that the film is entering a competitive period, with the Ranveer Singh-led Dhurandhar set to release later this week. The new release is projected to take a significant number of screens, making the second weekend crucial for Tere Ishk Mein’s long-term success.

The film marks the third collaboration between Dhanush and director Anand L. Rai, following Raanjhanaa and Atrangi Re, two films known for their emotionally charged storytelling. Expectations were high even before release, thanks to a trailer that highlighted a turbulent love story built around complex and obsessive emotions — a theme that has recently gained traction in Hindi cinema. The film’s music, backed by a powerful soundtrack, has also contributed to the initial buzz and box office pull.

While the performances of Dhanush and Kriti Sanon have been widely praised for their intensity, the narrative has drawn mixed reactions from critics and audiences. Some viewers appreciated the raw emotional conflict and dramatic tension, while others felt the storyline was overloaded with melodrama and lacked narrative balance. Despite differing opinions, the film’s commercial performance indicates that it has found a strong connection with its target audience, especially those drawn to passionate and dramatic love stories.

With a successful opening phase behind it, Tere Ishk Mein now moves into its most crucial chapter. The coming weekdays and the competition posed by new releases will determine whether the film settles into a stable long run or faces a sharper drop after its initial surge. For now, the film stands firm as a strong performer with notable audience support across regions.