Aanand L. Rai’s much-anticipated reunion with Dhanush has arrived in trailer form. Tere Ishk Mein, which pairs the Tamil star with Kriti Sanon for the first time, dropped its trailer ahead of the film’s theatrical release on 28 November — and viewers are already buzzing.
A modern, volatile love story — with a 90s heart
The trailer frames Tere Ishk Mein as a raw, old-school romance updated for today. Dhanush plays a hot-tempered young man whose infatuation with Kriti Sanon’s Mukti begins in college: bike rides, whispered confessions and the kind of romantic intensity that looks straight out of a decades-past melodrama. But when Mukti chooses another path, the relationship breaks apart violently — and Dhanush’s character spirals from heartbreak into revenge.
The clips move quickly between tender moments and darker aftermath: love’s highs in campus corridors, Mukti’s gradual withdrawal, Dhanush’s growing rage, a shocking promise to raze the city in anger, a stint as a pilot, and Mukti’s descent into alcoholism. The mood is combustible — emotionally charged and stylised with the fevered earnestness of a ‘90s “diljala aashiq” (heart-broken lover) tale, yet grounded in contemporary production values.
Fans react: nostalgia, praise and memes
Reaction on social channels has been loud and largely positive. Viewers praised Kriti Sanon’s performance and Dhanush’s magnetic intensity — many comments singled out Kriti for bringing depth to Mukti, and applauded Dhanush for anchoring the film with the kind of screen presence that keeps audiences hooked.
A flurry of social posts also framed the movie as a spiritual successor to Raanjhanaa — the 2013 film that first paired director Anand L. Rai with a young, obsessive romantic lead. Fans jokingly dubbed the trailer “Saiyaara ka baap,” referencing a popular romantic trope from previous hits and hinting that Tere Ishk Mein may satisfy viewers who love fiery, larger-than-life love stories. Others pointed out a tonal shift from Rai’s earlier portrayals of aimless, unemployed lovers: this time the protagonist appears career-oriented and dangerous in a different, more volatile way.
Tere Ishk Mein Trailer reveals — and what it doesn’t
The film looks to chart a long emotional arc rather than a snapshot romance: from college infatuation to adult fallout. Key beats teased in the trailer suggest a narrative that will explore obsession, consequence and self-destruction — with some unexpected detours (including the protagonist’s surprising choice of a career as a pilot).
While the trailer drops plenty of striking images and tonal clues, it keeps several questions intact: how far will the hero’s vengeance go? What prompts Mukti’s dramatic change of heart? And how will Rai balance romantic melodrama with the real costs of obsession?
Bigger picture: Dhanush’s growing body of work
Tere Ishk Mein arrives at an interesting moment in Dhanush’s career. He is currently juggling multiple projects, including the much-talked-about D54, directed by Vignesh Raja of Por Thozhil fame. Shooting for D54 began in July, and industry photos from the film’s pooja ceremony — attended by director Vetrimaaran and others — hinted at Dhanush’s expanding slate and continued ambition to take on varied roles.
Release and expectations
With the trailer generating strong early chatter, Tere Ishk Mein heads into its 28 November release with healthy expectations from fans and trade observers. The film’s mix of passionate romance, personal ruin and cinematic scale makes it a clear awards-season and box-office contender — particularly for audiences who favour emotionally intense love stories with a modern edge.
Whether Tere Ishk Mein will match the cultural memory of Raanjhanaa remains to be seen, but the trailer has done its job: it has sparked conversation, showcased the leads’ chemistry, and set the stage for what promises to be one of the year’s most talked-about romantic dramas.
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