Reviews Of “Tere Ishq Mein” Movie

Tere Ishq Mein, which was released on November 28, 2025, is more than just a movie; it’s an emotional journey through Benaras’s spiritual turmoil. Dhanush and Kriti Sanon star in this Hindi-Tamil romance drama, which was directed by Aanand L. Rai and examines heartbreak, healing, and the transformational power of love.

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✨Plot Snapshot

The film is set in the historic city of Banaras and centers on Mukti (Kriti Sanon), a fiercely independent woman who defies social norms, and Shankar (Dhanush), an Indian Air Force officer plagued by a love that once broke him. A passion that is both restorative and destructive is sparked when their paths cross in a city that thrives on commitment and paradox.

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🌟 Round-Up Reviews

The film’s cinematography is praised by critics, who describe Banaras as “a living character” that reflects the emotional turmoil of Shankar and Mukti’s love story.

• Dhanush’s Raw Magnetism: Early critics hail his performance as “career-defining” for his portrayal of Shankar, a man divided between duty and desire.
• Kriti Sanon’s Graceful Grit: Kriti receives praise for her multi-layered portrayal as Mukti, striking a balance between ferocious independence and sensitivity.
• Music That Bleeds Emotion: Amit Trivedi’s soul-stirring soundtrack, which combines modern beats with classical ragas, enhances the film’s emotional core.
  Some viewers find the tempo excessive, while others value the meditative rhythm that reflects the story’s spiritual undertones. This results in a mixed narrative reception.

✨Cast Highlights-

Dhanush – Shankar

Kriti Sanaon – Mukti

Sushil Dahiya – Inspector Maahir

Mohiuddin Rana– TBA

✨Aanand L. Rai’s Legacy as Director

Aanand L. Rai is renowned for writing emotionally charged tales that combine romantic themes with small-town reality. His distinctive aesthetic consists of lyrical imagery, imperfect heroes, and narratively enhancing music.

Notable Pieces:

• Tanu Weds Manu (2011) and Returns (2015)– combine cultural satire with quirky romance.
• Dhanush’s Bollywood debut, Raanjhanaa (2013), explores political enlightenment and compulsive love.

• Zero (2018): Shah Rukh Khan stars in this cosmic love tale.
  
• Atrangi Re (2021): An imaginative story about trauma and unorthodox love. Reuniting with Dhanush and working with A. R. Rahman on the soundtrack, Rai returns to his spiritual and emotional roots with Tere Ishq Mein.

✨Music and Beauty

A. R. Rahman is the composer. Rushi Sharma, Manoshi Nath, Kavya Sriram, and Rakshita Sharma designed the costumes.

Production Houses: Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series

It was expected that the music would reflect the characters’ emotional highs and lows through a fusion of modern soul and ancient ragas. The sights of Benaras, including its temples, ghats, and dusk skies, are symbolic of introspection.

✨Concluding Remarks

Tere Ishq Mein is more than just a movie; it’s a contemplation on sacrifice, longing, and the transformational potential of love. The film is a cinematic experience that lingers like a half-sung ghazal, regardless of whether you are captivated to its evocative performances or its poetic storyline.

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