‘Tere Ishq Mein’ Becomes Dhanush’s Biggest Opening of 2025, Surpassing ‘Kuberaa’ and ‘Idli Kadai’

Dhanush’s latest film, ‘Tere Ishq Mein,’ has achieved a massive Day 1 opening, surpassing his biggest Tamil hits, marking a significant milestone in his career. Reuniting with director Aanand L Rai, the film signals a growing appeal for the actor in the Hindi market. The strong performance is attributed to audience interest in musical love stories, AR Rahman’s music, and Dhanush’s pairing with Kriti Sanon.

Historically, Telugu films have dominated the Hindi box office with franchises like Pushpa, RRR, and Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire. Among Tamil stars, only Rajinikanth has consistently drawn Hindi audiences. Dhanush’s success with Tere Ishq Mein adds a new chapter to his cross-industry reach.

The numbers underscore the film’s success: Kuberaa opened at Rs 14.75 crore and Idli Kadai at Rs 11 crore. Traditionally, Dhanush’s strongest box-office performances have come from the Tamil market, where he has enjoyed a loyal fan base for over two decades. The early success of Tere Ishq Mein marks a potential shift in his Hindi cinema presence, though it is still early to pinpoint the exact reasons for this trend, given that his only previous Hindi hit, Raanjhanaa, was more than a decade ago.

The film’s appeal lies in several factors. Audiences currently show strong interest in musical love stories, as seen with films like Sanam Teri Kasam, Saiyaara, and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. Additionally, AR Rahman’s music and Dhanush’s chemistry with Kriti Sanon have contributed significantly to the film’s opening. Like Dhanush’s previous hits, Tere Ishq Mein presents a rooted story that resonates with audiences on a local and emotional level.

If Tere Ishq Mein maintains its momentum over the weekend, it could set new benchmarks for Dhanush’s Hindi releases and potentially cross the Rs 50 crore mark.