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Love, chaos, heartbreak and Dhanush right at the center of it all.
Aanand L. Rai’s Tere Ishk Mein arrives with sky-high expectations, a stellar cast, and the kind of emotional promise that made his earlier films unforgettable. But does the drama hit the same sweet spot? Well… partly.
Let’s start with the brightest flame in this romantic storm Dhanush. The man is a powerhouse, and once again he walks into a role that demands madness, vulnerability, unpredictability, and raw emotional hunger. And he delivers. Whether he’s burning with obsession or collapsing under the weight of his own heart, Dhanush keeps you hooked even when the screenplay wanders.
Kriti Sanon, meanwhile, is a beautiful surprise. She brings a controlled softness to the film and delivers one of her more mature, layered performances. Her moments with Dhanush spark wonderfully, sometimes tender, sometimes explosive and they remind you why unexpected pairings often work better in romantic dramas than the predictable ones.
But here’s where things get bumpy: the narrative tries to juggle too much. Aanand L. Rai clearly aims for a sweeping, timeless love tragedy, but the film often gets lost in its own grand ambitions. Tonal shifts come abruptly, motivations feel stretched, and certain emotional beats land with less force than they should. You sense what the film wants to be an intense, bruised love story that leaves you breathless but it never fully settles into its rhythm.
A.R. Rahman’s music, of course, is a world of its own. The soundtrack elevates even the weaker scenes, and the background score often carries the weight when the writing stumbles. But superb music alone cannot rescue pacing issues, and Tere Ishk Mein suffers particularly in its midsection, where the storyline slows down enough to test your patience.
Visually, the film is stunning. Rai’s signature flair for capturing emotions through landscapes and lighting is firmly intact. Every frame feels crafted, every moment aesthetically heightened. But beauty isn’t the issue narrative coherence is.
Still, despite the flaws, Tere Ishk Mein has moments that hit hard. When the film works, it really works tugging at your heart, pushing you into the characters’ emotional storms, making you care even when logic wants to step in.
PARTING THOUGHTS:
Tere Ishk Mein is not perfect but it is heartfelt, passionate, and led by two strong performances that keep you watching.
Dhanush carries the film on his shoulders, Kriti Sanon adds grace and emotional heft, and Aanand L. Rai delivers flashes of his earlier brilliance even if the whole picture lacks cohesion. If you’re in the mood for an intense love story wrapped in music, visuals, and aching performances, this one is worth a watch, flaws and all.
