Name: Tere Ishk Mein
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2025-11-28
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon, Priyanshu Painyuli, Prakash Raj, Paramvir Singh Cheema

Set in an urban landscape where modern love meets old-school devotion, Tere Ishk Mein follows two young adults drawn together by an unexpected encounter. As their relationship deepens, they must face external obstacles, internal doubts and the clash between passion and expectation. Their journey reflects how love can transform identity, challenge tradition and alter the course of their lives.

Tere Ishk Mein

Bollywood Hungama

Taran Adarsh

Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav's story is in sync with the flavour of the season - a heartbroken man who leaves no stone unturned. Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav's screenplay is engaging at several places, but also gets confusing after a point. Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav's dialogues are a highlight and add to the drama and humour.

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. Some scenes seem to be executed to appeal to Dhanush’s South fans; it works and doesn’t seem out of place. Where Aanand scores highly is in creating drama. A few scenes stand out for execution and originality like Mukti asking Shankar to become his subject, Mukti asking a scared man to slap Shankar and the madness that erupts in the bar. Mukti arriving at Shankar’s place and the intermission point are also quite gripping. The second half also begins on a fine note. Here, Shankar’s father Raghav (Prakash Raj) gets to perform some of the most memorable scenes.

On the flipside, the second half is where the film slips. Things happen conveniently, and it doesn’t appeal the way the goings-on did in the first half. The plot also becomes confusing, especially in the present-day episode. There are far too many cinematic liberties, from an injured Shankar entering an IAS officer’s residence coolly (this same place has been attacked days before and should have had the maximum protection) to a depressed, alcoholic, pregnant woman being sent to a high-altitude place. The film also gets too stretched during the finale, though intended to be impactful, it doesn’t pack a punch.
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. Prakash Raj leaves a tremendous mark in a supporting role. Tota Roy Chowdhury (Yashwant Behniwal) will be a surprise for the Hindi audience, who remember him as the adorable papa from ROCKY AUR RANI KII PREM KAHAANI [2023]. Priyanshu Painyuli (Ved; Shankar's best friend) lends able support. Chittaranjan Tripathy and Jaya Bhattacharya are fair in supporting roles. Paramvir Cheema (Jasjeet) and the actor playing Abir are okay. Viineet Kumar Siingh (V Shekhawat) is damn good in a special appearance. Ashish Verma is wasted, and it seemed like his scenes were edited out. Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub (Murari) is entertaining, and it remains to be seen if viewers can recollect him from RAANJHANAA [2013].
A R Rahman's music enhances the impact. However, the title track, which has got the maximum appreciation, is not completely played in the film. Both versions of 'Jigar Thanda' are impressive. 'Chinnaware' stands out as it’s a complete Tamil track in a Hindi movie. 'Ladki Jaisi' is memorable. The other songs that are well composed and inserted are 'Awaara Angaara' and 'Usey Kehna'. A R Rahman's background score is appropriate for a film like this.

Tushar Kanti Ray's cinematography is satisfactory. Nitin Zihani Choudhary's production design is appealing yet in the realistic zone. Rushi Sharma and Manoshi Nath's costumes for Kriti Sanon are stylish, while Kavya Sriram's costumes for Dhanush perfectly depict his class and style. Rakshita Sharma's costumes for the rest are fine. Sunil Rodrigues' action is not over-the-top or too violent. RedChillies.VFX's VFX could have been better in a few scenes. Hemal Kothari and Prakash Chandra Sahoo's editing should have been slicker.
On the whole, TERE ISHK MEIN is an intense love saga, backed by memorable dramatic moments and strong performances by Dhanush and Kriti Sanon. But the overlong runtime and a weak second half severely curb its impact. At the box office, it is poised for a double-digit opening.

The film rests on two major strengths: several captivating moments and stellar performances [#Dhanush outstanding, #KritiSanon terrific]. 
#TereIshkMeinReview

Director #AanandLRai, 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... Even in the tense, conflict-driven sequences, he stays restrained and never crosses the line.

That said, a tighter narrative would've enhanced the overall impact... The screenplay – particularly in the final act – could've been simpler and more concise, as it tends to feel stretched... A more impactful culmination was the need of the hour.

#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.

#KritiSanon 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.

The supporting cast – #PrakashRaj, #TotaRoyChoudhury, and #PriyanshuPainyuli – is effective in their respective roles... #VineetSingh deserved more meat in his role... Ditto for #MohammedZeeshanAyyub.

#ARRahman's music is a mixed bag... A few songs do linger, but some tracks are strictly okay.

⭐️ Final word? Watch this love story for the exceptional lead performances and several intense moments.

Tere Ishk Mein Official Trailer (Hindi): Dhanush, Kriti Sanon | AR Rahman | Aanand LR | Bhushan K | 28 Nov

Dhanush is a filmmaker, lyricist, singer and a National Award winning actor. He predominantly works in in the South Indian film industry but made his Bollywood debut with 2013’s romantic drama Raanjhanaa. Aadukalam, Kaaka Muttai, Visaranai, The Ray of Sunshine, Anegan and Kodi are among his most appreciated films. He rose to nationwide fame with the comic song Kolaveri Di. Dhanush also has his own production company Wunderbar Films.

Dhanush

Kriti Sanon is a famous model turned actor. A graduate in Electronics and Communication, Kriti started her acting career with the Telugu movie 1 Nenokkadine (2014). She made her Bollywood debut alongside Tiger Shroff in Heropanti (2014). Kriti has appeared in movies like Dilwale, Raabta and Bareilly Ki Barfi.

Kriti Sanon

Priyanshu Painyuli

Prakash Raj is a celebrated thespian, TV presenter, film actor and filmmaker who has made his mark in Hindi as well as South Indian films. He is mostly known for playing antagonists and character roles in moves like Singham (Hindi), Dabangg 2 (Hindi), Thoonga Vanam (Tamil-Telugu) and Bharat Ane Nenu (Telugu)  to name a few. He has been honoured with several accolades and awards like the IIFA, Filmfare, Nandi and also, the National Film Awards multiple times. He owns his own production company called Duet Movies.

Prakash Raj

Paramvir Singh Cheema

Jaya Bhattacharya is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing antagonistic roles in TV serials. She has also done small roles in movies.

Jaya Bhattacharya

Vineet Kumar Singh is a Hindi film actor and writer. After playing small roles in multiple movies, he gained his first lead role in Anurag Kashyap’s Mukkabaaz (2018). Interestingly, Vineet also co-wrote the screenplay of the movie. Some of his popular movies include names like Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 and Part 2, Isaaq, Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, Bombay Talkies, Ugly and Daas Dev.

Vineet Kumar Singh

Mohammed Zeeshan is an actor recognized for his work in Hindi movies. Before entering films, he completed his theater training from the prestigious National School of Drama, New Delhi. In 2011, he made his Bollywood debut with the biographical thriller No One Killed Jessica and went on to appear in films like Tanu Weds Manu: Returns, Shahid, Phantom, Tubelight, Jannat 2 and Raanjhanaa.

Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub

Tota Roy Chowdhury is an actor who predominantly appears in Bengali films. He started his career mainly appearing in supporting roles in mainstream cinema. His major breakthrough came with the lead role in 2003 drama film Chokher Bali. Having gained both critical and commercial success, Chowdhury went on to appear in  Tamil and Hindi films too. Some of his most memorable performances have been in the Bollywood thriller Kahaani 2, Kollywood’s Kaththi and Indu Sarkar. He has also made several television appearances and is known for his flair for martial arts.

Tota Roy Chowdhury

Chittaranjan Tripathy is an actor, director, and music director who predominantly works in Hindi and Odia films. He also acted & directed several Bollywood and Ollywood movies, But he is best known for his role as 'Trivedi' in the Netflix series Sacred Games

Tere Ishk Mein(2025)