Tere Ishq Mein Box Office Day 1 Collection: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon Earn ₹16 Crore

Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s Tere Ishk Mein had a blockbuster opening on day 1, raking in ₹16.5 crore net across India, making it one of the highest-grossing romantic movie debuts of 2025. Positive social media buzz, AR Rahman’s music, and strong pre-release ticket sales contributed to the film’s strong performance.

Tere Ishk Mein Opens to Strong Box Office Collections

Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s latest romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein enjoyed a bumper opening at the box office, amassing an estimated ₹16.50 crore net in India on its first day.

Early box office trackers reported that the Hindi version alone earned between ₹15 and ₹16 crore, while dubbed versions in other languages contributed to the remaining collections, bringing the total to ₹16.5 crore on day 1.

Theatre Occupancy and Show-wise Performance

The overall occupancy in Hindi theatres averaged 25.77%, with attendance varying across different show timings:

• Morning shows: 15.29%

• Afternoon shows: 21.67%

• Evening shows: 24.55%

• Night shows: 41.56%

Industry observers noted that the strong night occupancy reflected viewers’ preference for evening screenings during the holiday season.

Comparison with Other Romantic Films of 2025

According to analysts, this opening marks the second-biggest romantic movie launch of 2025, trailing only Saiyaara. The day 1 collections of Tere Ishk Mein have surpassed films like De De Pyaar De 2, Masti 4, 120 Bahadur, and Jolly LLB 3, highlighting the continued audience appetite for heartfelt romantic narratives.

Other films this year, including Jolly LLB (₹12 crore) and Sitaare Zameen Par (₹10.70 crore), had smaller openings, while De De Pyaar De 2, released two weeks earlier, recorded lower collections.

Pre-release Buzz and Social Media Reaction

Ticket reservations reportedly exceeded ₹1.75 crore before the release, reflecting strong anticipation. Positive early responses on social media, particularly praising Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s chemistry and AR Rahman’s emotive music, gave the film a strong start at the box office.

Dhanush’s Biggest Bollywood Debut

Tere Ishk Mein represents the largest opening of Dhanush’s Bollywood career. His previous Hindi film, Raanjhanaa, directed by Aanand L. Rai, opened at ₹5.60 crore net, while Atrangi Re (2021) released on OTT platforms. The strong box office performance of Tere Ishk Mein signals a major breakthrough for Dhanush in the Hindi film industry.

About Tere Ishk Mein

In Tere Ishk Mein, Dhanush portrays an aggressive and hot-headed young man who falls in love with Kriti Sanon’s character, Mukti. Their romance develops during college, but complications arise when Mukti decides to marry someone else.

The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Himanshu Sharma, with music by AR Rahman enhancing the film’s emotional appeal.