Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's 'Tere Ishk Mein', directed by Aanand L. Rai, opened strongly with ₹16.5 crore India net on Day 1, beating Jolly LLB 3 (₹12 cr) and Sitaare Zameen Par (₹10.7 cr). It's Dhanush's biggest Hindi opener, fueled by positive WOM and spot bookings.
'Tere Ishk Mein' stormed theatres, raking in ₹16.5 crore net on opening day per Sacnilk, surpassing expectations of ₹10-15 crore. The romantic drama, marking Dhanush's Hindi comeback post-Raanjhanaa vibes, saw Hindi occupancy hit 25.77%—peaking at 41.56% night shows—boosted by trailer buzz and reviews. Advance bookings sold 2 lakh tickets for ₹5.6 cr, with spot sales surging evening onwards.
Directed by Aanand L. Rai, the T-Series production blends nostalgia and fresh appeal, dominating over holdovers like De De Pyaar De 2. It's 2025's 8th biggest Hindi opener and 2nd top romantic debut after Saiyaara (₹21.5 cr).
Opening Day Breakdown:
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Hindi: ₹15-16 cr net; Tamil: 20.84% occupancy.
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Beat 32 films including Masti sequels; worldwide ~₹20 cr.
Momentum Drivers:
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Strong WOM propelled night shows; poised for weekend jump.
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Dhanush's pan-India pull + Kriti's rising star power fuel hype.
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Day 2 estimates eye higher amid positive buzz.
Sources: Hindustan Times, Times of India, Pinkvilla, Sacnilk