Tere Ishk Mein Wins Hearts: A Soul-Stirring Romance That’s Off to a Glowing Start

Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, opened today to warm applause. Set in the vibrant lanes of Benaras, the film follows Shankar and Mukti’s intense, life-altering love story—one marked by passion, pain, healing, and transformation. Here’s what the reviews say.

CineHub

“Tere Ishk Mein is a bonafide blockbuster as Aanand L. Rai goes wild with raw emotions, superb storytelling, and brilliant performances by the star cast. The characterisation and the entire setup there are perfectly done! Everything flows smoothly without any loopholes. Performance-wise, Dhanush is hands down the man. His eyes do all the talking, and everything else is a bonus! Kriti Sanon is unreal and terrific in portraying emotions. The rest of the cast is fantastic and forms one of the strongest pillars of the film. Aanand L. Rai has gone wild in capturing raw emotions, dialogue placement, and the whole screenplay he has taken care of everything beautifully. Music by A.R. Rahman is the soul of the film!”

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Times Now

“The film rests on two major strengths: several captivating moments and stellar performances. Director Aanand L. Rai known for exploring complex human relationships, returns to his favourite turf – love, longing, and the chaos it unleashes – but with far greater intensity this time. What stands out is Rai's subtlety. He refuses to go overdramatic or loud, a mark of a mature storyteller.”

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“Dhanush is phenomenal. He delivers a powerhouse performance, internalising pain, anger, and unfiltered love with brilliance. His transformation – from an ordinary young man to someone consumed by overpowering emotion – is one of the film's biggest strengths. Kriti Sanon delivers her career-best act. In a role that demands vulnerability, grace, and suppressed turmoil, she shines brilliantly. Her electrifying chemistry with Dhanush enhances the drama manifold.”

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FilmiFever

“ Tere Ishk Mein is absolutely electrifying, raw, aggressive, yet fiercely controlled. There’s a burning spark of LOVE that keeps pulling the story in a powerful, positive direction. The screenplay feels fresh, and the MADNESS of love is captured beautifully. Dhanush and Kriti Sanon set the screen on fire with their EXPLOSIVE chemistry.”

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Bollywood Hungama

“Aanand L Rai's direction is engaging. He starts the film at a decisive point and then the narrative goes into a flashback mode. It intrigues viewers as they want to know what went wrong between the characters. TERE ISHK MEIN rests on the strong performances of Dhanush and Kriti Sanon. Dhanush’s performance as Shankar is compelling; he channels raw fury and fragile vulnerability with remarkable ease. Kriti Sanon delivers one of her most accomplished performances. She had a challenge on her hands – she had to do justice to the complex character and also make sure the other power-packed performers don’t dominate her. She succeeds on both fronts. On the whole, TERE ISHK MEIN is an intense love saga, backed by memorable dramatic moments and strong performances by Dhanush and Kriti Sanon.”

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