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Tere Ishk Mein

28 November 2025HindiorigEnglishTamilTelugu2h 49m

What critics are saying

Critical reception for Tere Ishk Mein leans negative, with most reviewers finding the film undermined by a weak second half, an overlong runtime, and narrative convolutions that stretch credibility.

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A psychology student attempts to rehabilitate a volatile young man, before evolving into a doomed romance.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for Tere Ishk Mein leans negative, with most reviewers finding the film undermined by a weak second half, an overlong runtime, and narrative convolutions that stretch credibility. Dhanush's performance was singled out as a relative highlight, with one outlet also noting Kriti Sanon's contribution and the leads' on-screen pairing as a saving grace. A significant and recurring criticism beyond structural issues is the film's portrayal of a toxic, aggressive male protagonist, which multiple critics found regressive and deeply problematic for a 2025 release. Only one reviewer offered measured positivity, while the majority felt the melodrama and glorification of troubling male tropes rendered the love story unconvincing.

6 rated reviews · 1 positive · 1 mixed · 4 negative

Praised: Dhanush's lead performanceCriticised: Toxic male portrayal and overlong runtime

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Critic Reviews (6)

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Saibal ChatterjeeTop Critic· NDTV
4.0
It is a love story that is an advertisement that love can do without.
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Shubhra GuptaTop Critic· Indian Express
2.0
Tere Ishk Mein ends up being a totally outdated, confused, heavy-on-melodrama-and-glycerine mish-mash of genres that glorifies an 'aggressive, angry, alpha' man whose uncontrollable temper and toxicity make him nothing but the reddest of all red flags. In 2025, this film's attempt to shove down our throats the most toxic of male tropes—that what the male lover wants, the male lover will get—is deeply problematic and unbelievable.
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Bollywood Hungama News Network· Bollywood Hungama
6.0
TERE ISHK MEIN is an intense love saga, backed by memorable dramatic moments and strong performances by Dhanush and Kriti Sanon. But the overlong runtime and a weak second half severely curb its impact. At the box office, it is poised for a double-digit opening.
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Dhaval Roy· Times Of India
5.0
The film may appeal to those who enjoy emotionally charged love dramas. For others, the runtime and narrative may take away from what could have been a more compelling experience.
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Lachmi Deb Roy· Firstpost
4.0
As Dhanushand Kriti Sanon come together for the first time on screen, their unlikely yet wicked pairing is what makes the film bearable despite all the noise. Bout my only request to filmmakers is please STOP celebrating TOXICITY.
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4.0
The flawed story with impossible convolutions and ludicrous execution ultimately fails to touch the viewer, with the last half hour testing patience through stretched logic. While Dhanush delivers a remarkable performance that moves us, even he deserved a better psychologist and a better film overall.
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Release Date
28 November 2025
Runtime
2h 49m
Languages
Hindiorig, English, Tamil, Telugu
Genres
Drama, Romance

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