Dhanush-Kriti’s ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ Set for Bumper Opening: Day 1 Box Office Prediction Points to Double Digits

The much-awaited romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, is all set for its theatrical release tomorrow, November 28, 2025. The film’s trailer, music, and robust advance booking trends have generated significant excitement among trade analysts, who are forecasting a stellar opening day collection.

Opening Day Forecasts

According to various trade sources, Tere Ishk Mein is expected to achieve a double-digit opening at the domestic box office.

• Conservative Estimates: The film is projected to open around ₹10 crore nett in Hindi, with an all-language total of over ₹12 crore.
• Expert Predictions: Some analysts are more optimistic. Trade expert Sumit Kadel suggested the film could rake in between ₹12 crore and ₹15 crore in Hindi alone, and potentially an all-India net collection of ₹17-₹20 crore, depending on positive word of mouth.

Key Drivers and Trade Sources

The strong pre-release buzz and collection predictions are driven by several key factors highlighted across various reports:

• Robust Advance Bookings: The film has recorded one of the strongest advance sales for a romantic film in the post-pandemic era, second only to this year’s blockbuster Saiyaara. It has sold over 1.3 lakh tickets for its opening day in advance bookings, surpassing other major 2025 releases like Jolly LLB 3 and Sitaare Zameen Par in ticket count.
• The Aanand L. Rai-Dhanush Reunion: The film marks the return of the successful director-actor duo who previously delivered the hit Raanjhanaa over a decade ago.
• Positive Pre-Release Talk: The A.R. Rahman-composed music and the impactful trailer have received a positive response, boosting audience curiosity.
• Wide Release & Lack of Competition: The movie will have a wide release across approximately 2500 screens nationwide and faces no significant competition in its opening week, giving it ample room to perform well.

Setting New Benchmarks

If the predictions hold true, Tere Ishk Mein will comfortably beat Dhanush’s previous biggest Hindi opener, Raanjhanaa (which earned ₹5.60 crore on day 1), by over 70%. The strong opening day figures are expected to set the stage for a successful opening weekend, potentially crossing the ₹50 crore mark in the first three days if reviews are favorable.

All eyes are now on the film’s initial reception tomorrow to see if it lives up to these high expectations.