The romantic drama 'Tere Ishk Mein', starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has commenced its cinematic journey with remarkable success. The film, directed by Anand L Rai, has demonstrated impressive box office strength right from its opening day, amassing a substantial global collection over its first weekend.
A Powerful Opening Weekend
The film's emotional narrative has resonated deeply with audiences, propelling its worldwide earnings past the significant milestone of Rs 65 crore within the first three days. In the domestic Indian market, the movie collected approximately Rs 62 crore net during the same period. It kicked off its run with a robust Rs 16 crore on Friday, which stands as the second-highest opening day for a film featuring debutant leads this year, following 'Saiyaara'.
The momentum only grew stronger over the weekend. The collections saw a healthy rise, reaching Rs 17 crore on Saturday and peaking at Rs 19 crore on Sunday. This upward trend indicates strong word-of-mouth and audience approval. Major metropolitan centers like Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Pune, and Hyderabad reported excellent audience turnout, while the film also performed beyond predictions in mass-market regions.
Steady Hold on Weekdays and Records
As the week began, the film showed a expected dip but maintained a steady collection. On Monday, it added Rs 8.75 crore to its total. By Tuesday afternoon, early estimates reported an additional Rs 2.86 crore. This has pushed the total domestic net collection to Rs 63.61 crore as of Tuesday.
This performance has helped the film set personal records for its lead actors. 'Tere Ishk Mein' is now poised to become Dhanush's highest-grossing Hindi film, having already surpassed the lifetime business of his previous hit 'Raanjhanaa' (Rs 60 crore) in just four days. For Kriti Sanon, the film has entered her list of top-grossing movies, currently securing the 9th position.
Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown
The detailed day-wise collection for the film is as follows:
- Day 1 (Friday): Rs 16 Crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): Rs 17 Crore (6.25% growth)
- Day 3 (Sunday): Rs 19 Crore (11.76% growth)
- Day 4 (Monday): Rs 8.75 Crore
- Day 5 (Tuesday): Rs 2.86 Crore (afternoon estimate)
- Total (Domestic Net): Rs 63.61 Crore
Future Prospects and Competition
Currently, 'Tere Ishk Mein' enjoys a relatively clear playing field at the box office. However, the landscape is set to change with the upcoming release of Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' this Friday. The new release is expected to dominate screen counts, which may impact the ongoing collections of the Dhanush-starrer. The coming days will be crucial to see if the film can sustain its audience pull amidst fresh competition.
The strong opening of 'Tere Ishk Mein' reinforces the audience's continued appreciation for well-made, intense love stories. With its successful first weekend, the film has firmly established itself as a notable performer in the 2024 Bollywood box office race.
