Tere Ishk Mein vs Gustaakh Ishq Movie Review Live Updates: Netizens Hail Dhanush-Kriti's Movie, Vijay-Fatima's Romantic Drama Sees Lukewarm Response

Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's intense love story Tere Ishk Mein hit theatres today and has been ruling with its strong screen presence and powerful story. According to reports, post its theatrical run, the movie will stream on Netflix. 

Vjay Verma and Fatima Sana Shaikh’s romantic saga hit theatres today. According to reports, Gustaakh Ishq will stream on JioHotstar post its theatrical run. The movie is expected to release online between late December 2025 and late January 2026.

Tere Ishk Mein plunges viewers into the turbulent romance of Shankar (Dhanush) and Mukti (Kriti Sanon). Shankar is portrayed with a fierce intensity, his love for Mukti acting as both his paramount strength and ultimate vulnerability. Mukti, burdened by emotional scars and unshakeable secrets, becomes the anchor for his heart. What sparks as a youthful, impulsive connection rapidly evolves into a deeply intricate saga. Their journey is a crucible of longing, profound sacrifice, and the kind of heartbreak that indelibly marks their destinies. As the relationship intensifies, both Shankar and Mukti are forced to confront painful realities, long-buried pasts, and emotional debts they can no longer defer. Their passionate love story is depicted as a constant battleground where hope and despair clash, ruthlessly testing the limits of how much two people can endure when love demands their absolute everything. The movie culminates in a final shattering twist that promises to be a deeply emotional and tear-jerking experience.,

#TereIshkMein
Second half 😭🔥😭🔥😭🔥🔥😭🔥 Never Cried This Much For any Movie😭🔥😭🔥

Second half was full of Surprises with Cameo, Usey Kehna & Deewana Deewana Visuals@kritisanon what an actor u are 🫡😍

Thalaivaa @dhanushkraja will take days to come out of this 😭🔥 https://t.co/FaqaGtKrLs pic.twitter.com/TyduTjtIMW, — ʰʸᵖᵉᵈ ᶠᵒʳ Tere Ishk Mein (@Dhanushianoffl) November 28, 2025

Vijay Verma and Fatima Sana Shaikh’s movie Gustaakh Ishq has been receiving overwhelming responses from the viewers. The early reactions to X and Instagram suggest that the film is made for theatres and brings a scale of emotion that is unmissable. If you are planning to watch the movie in theatres, then do check out the fans' reviews and reactions here to know what netizens are saying.

There are various ways to book your tickets for the movies Tere Ishk Mein and Gustaakh Ishq online. If you are booking your tickets via District app, then follow these steps-

-Download District App from Google Play/App Store
-Tap on the 'Movies' tab
-Select Your City, Movie, Date and Showtime
-Next, choose your preferred seats
-Proceed to complete the payment via UPI, credit/debit cards or mobile banking
-After the booking, you will receive a QR code via SMS, email or WhatsApp.
Show this QR code at the cinema hall

There are various ways to book your tickets for the movies Tere Ishk Mein and Gustaakh Ishq online. If you are booking your tickets via BookMyShow, then follow these steps-

-Download BookMyShow App
-Select Your City, Movie, Date and Showtime
-Then choose your preferred seats
-Complete the payment. You can pay via UPI, credit/debit cards or mobile banking
-After the booking, you will receive a confirmation message along with a QR code via SMS, email or WhatsApp.
-Show this QR code at the cinema hall

In case you are not using the app, go to the BookMyShow website on your browser and follow the same steps.

Vijay Varma described his ‘sweet, romantic film’ Gustaakh Ishq as exploring ‘love, worship, and sin,’ calling it a rich acting experience. He discussed his shift from negative roles, noting that any change takes time, contrasting the ‘gruesome’ scene in Pink with the new challenge of delivering ‘poetic dialogues’ opposite Naseeruddin Shah in Gustaakh Ishq while maintaining believable emotions. He finds changing roles ‘challenging, but it is also fun’ and seeks variety, with his next goal being comedy.,

Netizens on X (Formerly Twitter) have praised Dhanush and Kriti Sanon starrer. One user wrote, “What A Dialogue, What a Chemistry  Dhanush  Kriti Sanon. Out TERE ISHK MEIN DAY now. Must watch love story at Cinema near you". Another user wrote, "Thalaivaaaaa @dhanushkraja #TereIshkMein Don't miss this. You will laugh, You will Love, You will cry/ Pure soul movie... #TereIshkMeinReview". A user also wrote, "#Tereishkmein It's going to best of 2025 and mark it...best wish to the Team of TIM @dhanushkraja @arrahman anandlrai @kritisanon".,

What A Dialogue, What a Chemistry 🔥
Dhanush ❤️‍🔥 Kriti Sanon
Out TERE ISHK MEIN DAY now
Must watch love story at Cinema near you. 🫂#Dhanush #TereIshkMein #KritiSanon pic.twitter.com/bgQXE7y2iQ, — 🦋 कनिका 🦋 (@Kanika_Says) November 27, 2025

#TereIshkMein Review

FIRST HALF

Good👍

Starts Well with the present & past portions 💯#Dhanush & #KritiSanon are looking too good ✌️#ARRahman is one of the huge positives ❤️

Visuals ✌️

Screenplay ✌️

2nd half is the key👍#TereIshkMeinReview pic.twitter.com/SnEIaVis2h, — Swayam Kumar Das (@KumarSwayam3) November 28, 2025

#TereIshkMein #tereishqmeinreview#DHANUSH #KritiSanon
RATING - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

What a brilliant performance by DHANUSH and KRITI SANON 🔥
Amazing Romantic, Painful Story
Paisa Wasool Movie 😘https://t.co/e0z03IVNVI, — Ravi Chaudhary (@BURN4DESIRE1) November 28, 2025

Tere Ishk Mein is poised for a strong box office debut, with advance booking figures suggesting an opening day collection between Rs 9 and 11 crore. By Friday morning (6 AM), the film had already sold 2,40,958 tickets across its Hindi and Tamil versions, grossing Rs 9.26 crore (including block seats).,

Manish Malhotra's Gustaakh Ishq-Kucch Pehle Jaisa premiered at the 56th IFFI in Goa on November 24. A nostalgic love story, marking Malhotra's debut as a producer with Stage5 Production.,

Superstar Dhanush has proudly left his movie Tere Ishk Mein to the fans by sharing a scene on his Instagram. The actor wrote, "TERE ISHK MEIN - FROM TODAY. HAR HAR MAHADEV",

 

 

 

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Vijay Varma shared that Fatima had warned him and key crew members about the possibility of her experiencing a seizure during filming. She briefed them on what to do if it occurred, and one night, the situation became real. Vijay recalled feeling shocked but quickly following her instructions clearing space, ensuring she lay safely, and staying beside her until it subsided. He accompanied her to the hotel afterwards, sharing that she regained consciousness but couldn’t recall the episode fully.,

Kriti Sanon expressed deep admiration for Dhanush, calling him 'an incredible actor with a remarkable understanding of his craft'. She said his nuanced approach, directorial experience, and instinctive performance style brought layers to their scenes together. Kriti added that since their characters, Mukti and Shankar, begin as strangers in the film, their real-life unfamiliarity helped create authentic tension and emotional depth.,

Initial reactions to Gustaakh Ishq emphasise its poetic storytelling, soothing musical score, and the effortless chemistry between Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Audiences say Vijay’s transformation into a gentle, old-school romantic hero is one of the film’s pleasant surprises. Director Vibhu Puri’s visual style is earning acclaim, with fans calling the film 'a love letter to Purani Dilli'. Naseeruddin Shah’s role is also being praised for depth and emotional weight.,

 

 

 

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Early viewers are calling Tere Ishk Mein an ‘emotional storm’, praising Dhanush’s gripping performance and Kriti Sanon’s standout portrayal of Mukti. Morning shows in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai reported impressive occupancy, with several clips online showing audiences applauding key moments. Many describe the film as ‘tragic yet beautiful’, highlighting its powerful soundtrack, sharp editing, and striking cinematography.,

 

 

 

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Tere Ishk Mein starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon amassed millions of YouTube views within hours thanks to its dramatic visuals and powerful monologues. In contrast, Gustaakh Ishq captured Instagram and Reels, with its soulful music, aesthetic frames, and Vijay Varma-Fatima Sana chemistry becoming instant viral favourites. This dual momentum has carried strong excitement into release day.,

Advance booking numbers show Tere Ishk Mein taking a strong lead, selling over 23,000 tickets prior to release. However, Gustaakh Ishq witnessed a late surge after its trailer went viral on social media, leading to a spike in bookings in metro cities. Trade analysts expect a solid double-digit opening for Tere Ishk Mein, while Gustaakh Ishq may register steady growth through positive word-of-mouth.,

The film follows the volatile journey of Dhanush’s character, an impulsive young man who falls deeply in love with Mukti, played by Kriti Sanon. Their college romance begins with warmth and innocence but spirals when Mukti decides to move on and marry someone else. Devastated, he descends into obsessive chaos, vowing to burn 'the whole of Delhi' in the aftermath of his heartbreak.,

 

 

 

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Directed by Vibhu Puri, Gustaakh Ishq marks the debut production of Manish Malhotra’s Stage5 Production. Set in the narrow lanes of Old Delhi and the fading kothis of Punjab, the film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sharib Hashmi. The story explores passion, longing, and unspoken affection, elevated by evocative visuals and a moving musical score.,

 

 

 

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Directed by Aanand L. Rai, the film releases in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on November 28, 2025. Priyanshu Painyuli, who plays a crucial role, said working with Aanand L. Rai and sharing screen space with Dhanush and Kriti was a 'dream experience'. He praised A.R. Rahman’s music, calling it the emotional backbone of the film and emphasising its grand, immersive portrayal of love.,

 

 

 

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