Tere Ishk Mein Box Office Day 3: Dhanush proves his peak stardom; storms ticket windows with a massive 49 crore weekend

The year 2025 has undeniably belonged to the versatile actor Dhanush, who has delivered a remarkable hat-trick of successful films, solidifying his position as a reigning superstar at his peak. His latest release, the romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein, has stormed the box office, leading a triumphant trio of films this year that includes the crime drama Kuberaa and the family entertainer Idli Kadai.

Tere Ishk Mein, which opened in cinemas on November 28, 2025, has received an overwhelming response from audiences. The film took a commanding start, amassing approximately ₹ 22.00 crore in worldwide collections on its first day. The film's strong performance continued over the weekend. On its second day, the movie collected ₹ 17 crore in India net collections. According to early estimates for its third day, the film added ₹ 16.37 crore to its India net total, bringing the three-day domestic total to a significant ₹ 49.37 crore (rough data).

The Aanand L. Rai directorial has not only emerged as Dhanush's biggest opener of the year but has also been lauded for his powerful performance. The film's strong box office showing is a testament to the actor's immense drawing power and the audience's appreciation for his on-screen charisma.

Earlier in the year, Dhanush set the cash registers ringing with Kuberaa, a crime drama that was released on June 20, 2025. The film got off to a flying start with a first-day worldwide collection of ₹ 27.50 crore. Kuberaa went on to have a successful theatrical run, earning praise for its engaging narrative and Dhanush's compelling performance. The film's total worldwide gross is estimated to be ₹138.1 crore.

Following the success of Kuberaa, Dhanush charmed audiences with his directorial venture, Idli Kadai, which was released on October 1, 2025. The film, which saw him in the lead role, had a solid opening with a worldwide collection of ₹ 16.00 crore on its first day. Idli Kadai received positive reviews from critics and performed well at the box office, further cementing Dhanush's successful streak in 2025. The movie has reportedly grossed a total of ₹ 71.85 crore.

With three distinct and successful films in a single year, Dhanush has showcased his incredible range as an actor and his undeniable command over the box office. The spectacular opening of Tere Ishk Mein, coupled with the triumphs of Kuberaa and Idli Kadai, unequivocally demonstrates that Dhanush is an artist at the zenith of his powers, captivating audiences across the globe.