Anand L Rai’s Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has opened to one of the most divided reactions Bollywood has seen in months. As the first shows rolled out on Thursday morning, Twitter began filling up with posts that ranged from glowing praise to outright rejection. What this really means is that audience sentiment is split right through the middle, giving the film an unpredictable start.
The earliest and most positive reviews describe the film as a complete directorial takeover by Rai. One user wrote, “#TereIshqMein Review: 🔥🔥🔥 It’s Anand L Rai Show all over. Crisp Screenplay, Intense BGM, Soulful Songs ❤️ and excellent act of #Dhanush and #KritiSanon is extraordinary, her best work. AR Rahman and Irshad Kamil give soul to story #AnandLRai ⭐⭐⭐⭐”. This set the tone for a section of viewers who walked in expecting a classic Rai–Dhanush emotional drama and seemed satisfied by what they got.
Another reviewer echoed the same sentiment after the interval. “#TereIshqMein Review till Interval 🔥🔥🔥 It’s Anand L Rai Show all over. Crisp Screenplay, Intense BGM, Soulful Songs. #Dhanush gave me flashbacks of Raanjhanaa TBH. #KritiSanon is extraordinary, her best work since Mimi till interval.” Their enthusiasm amplified the belief that the film had found early supporters who connected with its emotional beats and music.
User Rahul called the film an entertainer, keeping his reaction short but encouraging: “#TereIshqMein ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Entertainer. beautiful storyline, beautiful song. Must Watch.”
Brajput868 went one step further by praising the film’s balance: “Terrific, Phenomenal and script under control without much drama and over emotions. #TereIshqMein is perfect blend of love, emotions and drama.”
If the praise was steady from certain corners, the backlash was equally loud. A post from AllAboutMovies made it clear that not everyone was impressed. In fact, the reaction was scathing:
“#TereIshqMein #TereIshqMein So many people are walking out in my theater. #AnandLRai should get belt treatment for making such a 3rd class bakwas cringe toxic romance movie! #Dhanush deserves better. #KritiSanon should quit acting for good. Out and out disaster response! Shocking.”
This contrasting reaction immediately caught fire, with users debating whether the film was truly divisive or if the backlash was exaggerated. The walkout claim stirred fresh discussions, making it one of the most shared negative takes of the morning.
Yet, the film’s fanbase pushed back with equal energy. Another trending post celebrated the momentum the film was building at the box office: “10K Bookings 🔥🔥 Vadakkans on Charge 💥 #TereIshqMein.” This hinted that despite the online divide, ticket sales were moving at a decent pace.
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What becomes clear while scanning through the hashtag is that people aren’t simply reacting to the film. They’re reacting to their expectations, their relationships with Rai’s earlier work, and their connection with Dhanush’s past performances. Viewers who loved Raanjhanaa are delighted by the echoes they recognize. Others who dislike intense or toxic romance narratives are finding flaws in the same elements.
On the craft side, AR Rahman and Irshad Kamil’s names appear repeatedly in positive tweets. Users seem aligned on one point: the music and lyrics elevate the story. Even among critics, the background score is acknowledged as the film’s emotional anchor.
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