Dhanush is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, Tere Ishk Mein, directed by Aanand L. Rai, scheduled to hit theaters on November 28, 2025. The film also stars Kriti Sanon, marking the first time the two actors will share screen space. In a recent interview, Dhanush shared insights about his role and a funny anecdote involving Rai and Sanon.
According to Dhanush, both Rai and Sanon have told him that he has "the face of a heartbroken man". Dhanush playfully agreed, stating, "I have a great love-failure face... the face of a heartbroken man,” and that he took their comments as a compliment.
Speaking about his character, Shankar, in Tere Ishk Mein, Dhanush said that Shankar is a character that is easy to like but has his own unique challenges. He refrained from revealing too much about these challenges but hinted that they were a significant draw for him as an actor. He stated that when an actor encounters such challenging roles, they are naturally drawn to them.
Tere Ishk Mein marks the third collaboration between Dhanush and Aanand L. Rai, following Raanjhanaa (2013) and Atrangi Re (2021). Rai has described Tere Ishk Mein as a poignant love story born from an "unfinished thought" from Atrangi Re. He explained that the film delves into the complexities of love, exploring themes of loss and the impact of time on relationships. Rai said that Tere Ishk Mein isn't just another love story, but a reflection of where he and his characters stand today: older, scarred, and still searching.
Aanand L. Rai has also expressed his admiration for Dhanush, stating that working with him is like working with a son, where he can simply share a story and trust Dhanush to bring his perspective to it. He also lauded A.R. Rahman's ability to understand the narrative through music, considering him a "master craftsman" and a strong pillar holding the film together.
The trailer for Tere Ishk Mein, released on November 14, 2025, has already garnered over 29 million views. The film is produced by Aanand L Rai, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Himanshu Sharma under the T-Series banner. The film is written by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav.
Tere Ishk Mein is a romantic action drama that tells the story of Shankar (Dhanush), an angry young man who falls in love with Mukti (Kriti Sanon). Their love story begins in college, but takes a turn when Mukti decides to marry someone else. The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
