Tere Ishk Mein Box Office: Dhanush-Kriti's Film Suffers Major Setback on Monday After Rs 50 Crore Opening

As the final month of 2025 begins, the cinematic landscape is buzzing with anticipation. While all eyes are on Ranveer Singh's upcoming film 'Dhurandhar,' slated for a December 5 release, Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's 'Tere Ishk Mein' has already made a significant impact at the box office. This love story, directed by Aanand L Rai and reportedly connected to 'Raanjhanaa,' initially created a stir, but it has now encountered a substantial challenge.

Among the various films released in November, 'Tere Ishk Mein' managed to carve out a strong position for itself, while the film received a mixed bag of responses, both positive and negative, from audiences and critics alike. However, these negative views didn't seem to affect its collection during the initial three days. This romantic narrative, drawing connections to the much-loved 'Raanjhanaa,' swiftly garnered Rs 50 crore within its first three days of release. This impressive performance had filled the cast and crew with optimism, suggesting that the film would soon surpass its budget.

The Crucial Monday Test and Its Impact

For any film, the first working day after the weekend, Monday, serves as a critical 'Monday test, while ' This day is crucial in determining the film's true hold and its sustained popularity among the audience. 'Tere Ishk Mein' faced this very test, and upon reaching its fourth day, both lead stars, Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, experienced a significant setback. According to a recent report from Sacnilk, the film managed to collect only Rs 8. 25 crore on its fourth day, Monday, while this figure represents a considerable drop compared to its third-day earnings, indicating a substantial decline in the film's collection.

Significant Drop in Collection and Cumulative Earnings

'Tere Ishk Mein' commenced its box office journey with a strong opening of Rs 16 crore on day one. This was followed by collections of Rs 17 crore on the second day and Rs 19 crore on the third day, bringing its cumulative earnings to Rs 50 crore within the first three days. However, with the fourth-day collection of Rs 8. 25 crore, the film's total India collection now stands at Rs 60. 25 crore. The drop on Monday is particularly stark, with a decrease of Rs 10. 75 crore compared to the third day's earnings of Rs 19 crore. This significant decline raises concerns about the film's momentum moving forward.

Budgetary Considerations and Path to Profitability

The reported budget for Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's 'Tere Ishk Mein' is Rs 85 crore. After collecting Rs 50 crore in three days and Rs 60. 25 crore in four days, the film still needs to earn approximately Rs 25 crore more to cover its production costs and enter a profit-making zone. Given its strong initial performance, it was anticipated that the film would quickly approach its budget. However, the drop on the fourth day suggests that the process might take a little longer than initially expected. The film will now need to maintain a steady pace to reach its financial targets.

Entry into 'Hit' Category and Future Prospects

Despite the dip in collection on its fourth day, a positive aspect is that the film still managed to earn close to Rs 10 crore on a Monday. This indicates that the film continues to receive a strong response from the audience, which is why it has been categorized as a 'hit. ' If the film can maintain collections above Rs 5 crore throughout the rest of the week, it's likely to cover its budget soon. The tremendous response the film has garnered means it still holds its ground at the box office, while it remains to be seen whether this love story featuring Dhanush and Kriti can withstand the impending challenge from a major film like 'Dhurandhar' and sustain its earning momentum in the coming days.