Tere Ishk Mein is a musical romantic drama film directed by Aanand L. Rai from a screenplay written by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav. Produced by Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series Films. It is described as a spiritual sequel to Rai’s 2013 film Raanjhanaa. Tere Ishk Mein was released on 28 November 2025 in theatres. It was also screened at the Gala Premiere section at the 56th International Film Festival Of India (IFFI) in Goa on the same date.
Star Cast:
Dhanush as Shankar Gurukkal
Kriti Sanon as Mukti Behniwal
Prakash Raj as Raghav Gurukkal
Priyanshu Painyuli as Ved
Tota Roy Chowdhury as Yashwant Behniwal
Paramvir Singh Cheema as Jasjeet
Viineet Kumar Siingh as V Shekhawat
Chittaranjan Tripathy as Professor
Jaya Bhattacharya as Professor
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Murari
MOVIE REVIEW: Aanand L Rai’s Tere Ishq Mein is a film that burns with intense emotions of love, longing, heartbreak and madness. It’s crafted with sincerity, backed by powerful performances, and held together by a gripping first half. But the experience is ultimately weighed down by a stretched narrative and a unimpressive climax. Tere Ishq Mein is a film elevated by its spectacular performances and emotionally rich first half, but held back by a dragging second half, overwriting, and a climax that may not work for most viewers.
If there is one reason why Tere Ishq Mein stays with you even after the credits roll, it’s the phenomenal performances. Dhanush as Shankar is outstanding as raw, vulnerable, tormented one-sided lover. Even when the film falters, he never does. Kriti Sanon continues her evolution as a performer. Prakash Raj and Priyanshu Painyuli are effective. Tota Roy Chowdhury lends solid support with a restrained performance. Paramvir Singh Cheema is decent in his portions. Viineet Kumar Siingh shines as Dhanush’s chief in the Air Force. And Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub as Murari gets one perfectly written emotional scene, one that is sure to leave many viewers with teary eyes.
Aanand L Rai once again dives into the world of passionate, turbulent love, something he has always portrayed well. The direction is deeply rooted in human emotions and strong in portraying the suffering of one-sided love. The first half is tight, immersive, and hooks the audience instantly. However, the second half gradually loses its grip. What starts as an emotionally rich narrative becomes excessively stretched, especially in the final half hour, where logic is pushed too far and audience patience is tested.
The screenplay is a mixed bag, several scenes are emotionally gripping and engaging. Dialogues are a major highlight, adding drama, humour, and emotional resonance. The world-building and character motivations are solid in the first half. The screenplay becomes confusing after a point, the writing starts strong but loses steam in the latter half. The overlong runtime (169 minutes) dilutes impact. The final act feels like a drag, and the climax will likely divide the audience significantly.
Given the memorable legacy of Raanjhanaa, expectations from A.R. Rahman were sky-high. Unfortunately, the soundtrack doesn’t reach those heights. That said, a few tracks still stand out, Title Track is well placed and emotionally resonant, ‘Awaara Angaara’ is atmospheric and gripping, ‘Usey Kehna’ – has a comforting melodic charm. Songs like ‘Jigar Thanda’ and ‘Chinnaware’ are fine but not memorable.
Tere Ishq Mein Movie Rating:
Direction 3.5/5
Acting 3.5/5
Music 2.5/5
Story 3/5
Screenplay 2.5/5
Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars (Good)
Recommended 
Watch it for Dhanush, Kriti Sanon, and moments that genuinely move you but be prepared for a slow-burning second half that demands patience.
