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Tere Ishq Mein

Tere Ishq Mein is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Aanand L.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Tere Ishq Mein is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama directed by Aanand L. Rai. Starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, it is billed as a spiritual sequel to the 2013 film Raanjhanaa.

What it is

The film follows the intense relationship between Shankar and Mukti, beginning when Mukti’s PhD research focuses on Shankar. Their bond fractures, Shankar later joins the Indian Air Force, and unresolved emotions resurface when they reunite years later.

Cast and crew

Principal cast includes Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, with supporting roles by Prakash Raj, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Viineet Kumar Singh, and Priyanshi Painyuli. Music is composed by A. R. Rahman.

Release and connection

Theatrical release took place on 28 November 2025, followed by a Netflix digital release in January 2026. The film is described as a spiritual sequel to Raanjhanaa, sharing thematic intensity and Dhanush’s involvement.

In short

  • Romantic drama set in India, released in November 2025.
  • Directed by Aanand L. Rai, stars Dhanush and Kriti Sanon.
  • Story spans years, involving a PhD research, breakup, and reunion.
  • Spiritual sequel to Raanjhanaa (2013).

Quick questions

What is Tere Ishq Mein about?
It is a romantic drama about Shankar and Mukti, whose intense relationship begins during her PhD research and later reopens after years apart.
Who stars in Tere Ishq Mein?
The lead roles are played by Dhanush and Kriti Sanon.
Is Tere Ishq Mein a Bollywood film?
Yes. It is an Indian Hindi-language film and is commonly covered as a Bollywood release.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tere_Ishk_Mein
    Supports: Core details: title, year, language, director, lead cast, release date, and plot outline.
  2. News18 — https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/tere-ishq-mein-review-dhanush-kriti-sanon-film-is-an-angry-love-letter-written-in-blood-sprinkled-with-petrol-ws-kl-9736184.html
    Supports: Release date, genre, cast, and director.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28142095/
    Supports: Director, writers, lead cast, synopsis, and Indian release date.
  4. The Times of India — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/tere-ishq-mein-ott-release-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-plot-and-cast-ahead-of-the-digital-debut/articleshow/126642848.cms
    Supports: Release date, cast, director, soundtrack credit, and plot summary.
  5. Hindustan Times — https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tere-ishq-mein-teaser-out-dhanush-and-kriti-sanons-love-story-is-about-loss-and-longing-101759297575322.html
    Supports: Hindi-language release, theatrical date, and production context.
  6. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tere_ishk_mein
    Supports: Language, genre, theatrical release date, and synopsis.
  7. OTTplay — https://www.ottplay.com/news/tere-ishk-mein-ending-explained-dhanush-kriti-sanon-aanand-l-rai/48eb0414bb906
    Supports: Spiritual sequel framing, cast, director, and plot details.