Aanand L Rai on Why ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ Could Only Happen Now — and Only With Dhanush
- Vishal waghela
- Nov 1, 2025
- 3 min read
Years after redefining heartbreak with Raanjhanaa, director Aanand L Rai and actor Dhanush are reuniting for another exploration of love, loss, and human vulnerability. Their upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein, releasing on 28 November 2025, isn’t just a reunion — it’s a continuation of an emotional journey that began a decade ago.
Rai describes it best:
“After our last film, there were emotions we never fully let go of. Dhanush and I kept revisiting that space — what happens to love when innocence fades, when time changes people. Tere Ishk Mein grew from that unfinished thought.”
This isn’t nostalgia — it’s evolution. It’s about two artists who have grown older, wiser, and perhaps, a little more broken — just like the characters they create.
A Team That Breathes Emotion
The film brings together a powerhouse of creative minds:
🎵 A.R. Rahman – weaving music that lives in the silences between words.
✍️ Irshad Kamil – penning lyrics that feel like conversations with your own heart.
🎬 Aanand L Rai & Himanshu Sharma – shaping stories that feel both real and mythic.
🎥 Produced by Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar under T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions.
This is the same creative family that gave India Raanjhanaa and Atrangi Re — films that combined soulful music with emotional chaos.
Why ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ Could Only Happen Now
According to Rai, Tere Ishk Mein isn’t a sequel in story, but in spirit. It could only be made today, because both he and Dhanush have lived through the very changes their film speaks about how love evolves with time, how people carry scars into new beginnings.
Dhanush, known for his quiet fire and emotional depth, finds the perfect counterbalance in Kriti Sanon’s strong, self-aware persona. Together, they bring a mix of fragility and fire — two souls who don’t fall in love, they collide.
The Mood: Love That Hurts, But Heals
At its heart, Tere Ishk Mein isn’t about where love starts — it’s about what it turns us into by the time it ends. It’s a meditation on heartbreak, destiny, and the kind of affection that refuses to stay tidy or defined. The teaser’s haunting tone and Rahman’s background score hint at a love story that will stay with you long after the lights go out.
Expect something that feels deeply Indian, musically timeless, and emotionally raw — the kind of film that makes you want to call someone you once loved and ask, “Do you still think of me?”
Aapke Sawal, Hamare Jawab (FAQs)
1. Is ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ a sequel to Raanjhanaa?
No, but it carries the emotional DNA of Raanjhanaa. Aanand L Rai and Dhanush call it a “spiritual successor” it explores similar themes of love, loss, and longing, but in a new world with new characters.
2. Who stars in ‘Tere Ishk Mein’?
The film stars Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in lead roles, with music by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Irshad Kamil. It’s directed by Aanand L Rai and produced by Bhushan Kumar under T-Series and Colour Yellow.
3. When is the release date of ‘Tere Ishk Mein’?
‘Tere Ishk Mein’ will release worldwide in Hindi and Tamil on 28 November 2025.
4. Why does Aanand L Rai say the film could only happen now?
Because both he and Dhanush have evolved — as artists and as people. The story deals with mature, layered emotions that only come with time and experience.
5. What makes the music of ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ special?
Whenever A.R. Rahman, Irshad Kamil, and Aanand L Rai collaborate, the result is a soulful blend of melody and meaning. Expect songs that become part of your playlist — and your memories.
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