Tere Ishk Mein channels the emotional essence of Raanjhanaa and genuinely attempts to recreate that soulful magic. For a good portion of the film, it succeeds. Dhanush and Kriti deliver compelling performances that go beyond what their characters are written to be, and the dialogues are intense, thoughtful, and striking. The film builds an engaging first half and the initial stretch of the second half remains gripping with its raw emotional energy and strong character moments. However, as it approaches the finale, the narrative begins to lose its balance. The story shifts away from its grounded, well-built foundation and tries to soar into a larger-than-life zone-only to fall short. While the standout elements remain the performances, the impactful dialogues, and the evocative background score, the storytelling wavers in the final act. Tere Ishk Mein is heartfelt and ambitious, but its ending keeps it from achieving the impact it initially promises.
Isabella Rossellini
2025-12-03 14:46:04
Tere Ishk Mein channels the emotional essence of Raanjhanaa and genuinely attempts to recreate that soulful magic. For a good portion of the film, it succeeds. Dhanush and Kriti deliver compelling performances that go beyond what their characters are written to be, and the dialogues are intense, thoughtful, and striking. The film builds an engaging first half and the initial stretch of the second half remains gripping with its raw emotional energy and strong character moments. However, as it approaches the finale, the narrative begins to lose its balance. The story shifts away from its grounded, well-built foundation and tries to soar into a larger-than-life zone-only to fall short. While the standout elements remain the performances, the impactful dialogues, and the evocative background score, the storytelling wavers in the final act. Tere Ishk Mein is heartfelt and ambitious, but its ending keeps it from achieving the impact it initially promises.