Aanand L Rai’s upcoming romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein is off to a strong start at the box office. The film marks Dhanush’s return to Hindi cinema, pairing him with Kriti Sanon in a story set in the universe of Raanjhanaa. Advance bookings opened earlier this week, and the film is already showing impressive momentum.
By 2 pm on Thursday, a day before release, Tere Ishk Mein had sold over 1.3 lakh tickets, generating just under ₹3 crore gross in pre-sales. Trade analysts predict the number may rise to 1.5 lakh tickets by the end of the day. If the trend continues, the film’s advance booking revenue could touch ₹4 crore, a notable achievement for a romantic drama.
The film has also been trending on major ticketing platforms, including BookMyShow. Industry experts believe that a ₹4-crore advance booking could help the film secure a double-digit opening (₹10 crore+) on Friday. Such numbers have been rare for romantic films this year, with only Saiyaara managing to score a double-digit opening.
Beats Sitaare Zameen Par and Jolly LLB 3 in Ticket Sales
With 1.3 lakh tickets sold, Tere Ishk Mein has already outperformed Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par (1.15 lakh) and Akshay Kumar’s Jolly LLB 3 (1.2 lakh) in advance ticket sales. Although those films recorded slightly higher revenue due to premium pricing, Tere Ishk Mein still has many hours of booking time left and may surpass their figures.
About the Film
Tere Ishk Mein is described as an intense romantic drama featuring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in lead roles. Directed by Aanand L Rai, produced by Bhushan Kumar, and featuring music by A.R. Rahman, the film releases in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on November 28.
