Tere Ishk Mein Box Office Day 1: Dhanush–Kriti Film Opens at ₹16.5 Cr, Strong Start Across India

Dhanush’s return to Hindi cinema has given Bollywood a fresh boost as Tere Ishk Mein registered a solid opening at the box office. Directed by Aanand L Rai and co-starring Kriti Sanon, the romantic drama collected ₹16.5 crore on Day 1, according to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk.

This marks a promising start for the film, positioning it for a potentially strong opening weekend across India.

⭐ A Strong Comeback for Both Leads

For Kriti Sanon, this is her best opening in recent months. Her previous release, Crew, featuring Tabu and Kareena Kapoor Khan, opened at ₹9 crore and eventually closed at ₹81 crore domestically.

For Dhanush, whose last release was the Tamil film Idly Kadai (₹11 crore opening), Tere Ishk Mein marks a successful return to the Hindi market after 2021’s Atrangi Re.

📊 Comparison With Recent Releases

While Tere Ishk Mein has begun well, it still trails behind Mohit Suri’s surprise blockbuster Saiyaara, which delivered a massive ₹21 crore Day 1 opening and collected ₹329 crore in its lifetime run.

However, the film has convincingly beaten the opening of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (₹9 crore Day 1), which went on to earn ₹78 crore despite facing competition.

🎟 Occupancy Analysis

Hindi version: 25.77% average occupancy

• Morning shows: 15.29%
• Afternoon shows: 21.67%
• Evening shows: 24.55%
• Night shows: 41.56% (best-performing slot)

Tamil version: ~20.84% average occupancy
This dual-language release strategy has widened the film’s reach and contributed to stronger overall numbers.

🎥 Film Details

• Director: Aanand L Rai
• Cast: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon
• Music: A.R. Rahman
• Lyrics: Irshad Kamil

With a positive opening and growing word-of-mouth, Tere Ishk Mein now aims for a steady rise through the weekend.