Tere Ishk Mein
Movie Review · Hindi, Tamil Romantic Drama · Release: 28-11-2025
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01 Overview
“Tere Ishk Mein” dives into the turbulent world of Shankar, a once hot-headed college union leader with a violent past, and Mukti, a research scholar obsessed with one question: can even a violent man truly change?
Their story begins in a charged college atmosphere, where politics, ego, and youth collide. Love grows in the middle of all that chaos, but heartbreak, time, and consequences pull them apart. Years later, fate brings Shankar and Mukti back into each other’s orbit, forcing them to relive buried emotions, broken promises, and choices that scarred them forever.
This is not your typical candy-floss romance. It’s darker, louder and messier – a story of obsession, redemption, and the kind of love that refuses to die quietly.
CAST & CREW
Here is a quick look at the main team behind Tere Ishk Mein.
02 What Works
- Powerful performances: The film rides heavily on Dhanush and Kriti Sanon. Dhanush channels a raw, haunted intensity as Shankar, while Kriti brings both vulnerability and quiet strength to Mukti. Their chemistry gives the film its beating heart.
- Emotional punch: The movie leans into uncomfortable emotions – guilt, longing, regret, and obsession. When the film hits, it hits hard, especially in confrontations where past and present crash into each other.
- Visuals & soundscape: Atmospheric cinematography, textured lighting, and A. R. Rahman’s music combine to create a moody, immersive world. Certain songs and background themes linger even after the credits roll.
- A bold love story, not a safe one: “Tere Ishk Mein” dares to portray love that isn’t cute or convenient. It explores how love can be both a healing force and a destructive obsession – a theme that will connect strongly with fans of intense romantic dramas.
03 Where It Falters
- Uneven pacing: The first half builds an engaging foundation with college politics and romance, but the second half slows down. Time jumps, emotional repetition and some stretched scenes dilute the earlier impact.
- Melodrama overload: For viewers who prefer grounded, subtle storytelling, the heightened emotions and dramatic confrontations might feel over the top and exhausting.
- Familiar story beats: Troubled past, heartbreak, separation, reunion, redemption – the story walks on familiar ground. While execution is sometimes strong, the narrative itself doesn’t always surprise.
- Not a “comfort” romance: If you’re expecting a breezy, feel-good love story, this film may feel too heavy. Its obsession-driven love may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
04 Final Verdict
“Tere Ishk Mein” is a stylish, emotionally charged love story that chooses intensity over comfort. It works best when it allows Dhanush and Kriti to fully inhabit their broken characters and when Rahman’s music wraps their pain in haunting melodies.
The film stumbles with an uneven screenplay and familiar tropes, but its atmosphere, mood, and central performances keep it engaging enough, especially for viewers who enjoy darker, complicated romances.
Watch it if you like passionate, messy love stories and don’t mind a bit of melodrama. Skip it if you’re searching for a light, feel-good date movie.
My overall verdict: A bold, imperfect but memorable romantic drama that lingers more for its emotions and performances than its story.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own and are based on my personal viewing experience. They do not represent the opinions of any production house, distributor, or platform.
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