R ARIVANANTHAM
Varanasi witnessed a cinematic spectacle on Wednesday as Dhanush, Kriti Sanon and filmmaker Aanand L Rai arrived in the ancient city to promote their much-awaited romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein, releasing on 28 November in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
#WATCH | Varanasi, UP: Actor Dhanush and actress Kriti Sanon perform the Ganga aarti.
They also launched the trailer of their film, 'Tere Ishk Mein.' pic.twitter.com/Qp1S6nQLXT
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The trio was greeted by an overwhelming surge of fans, with crowds lining up outside a packed Varanasi theatre where they interacted with local media, shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes and spoke about the emotional and creative journey of the film. The trailer’s impact, coupled with A.R. Rahman’s evocative soundtrack, has already triggered a spike in advance bookings—within just 24 hours of opening.
- Star cast visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple, joins mesmerising Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Fans throng the ghats as advance bookings soar within 24 hours
- A.R. Rahman’s music and Aanand L Rai’s storytelling heighten nationwide anticipation
Their visit soon transformed into a spiritual and cultural immersion. Dhanush, Kriti and Aanand L Rai offered prayers at the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple, seeking blessings ahead of the film’s release. As dusk settled over the ghats, the team made their way to Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the iconic Ganga Aarti, where the confluence of devotion, music and light created a breathtaking backdrop for the film’s promotions.
Tere Ishk Mein reunites Dhanush and Aanand L Rai in a city that played a pivotal role in shaping the beginnings of their creative bond. The film promises a powerful love story between Shankar and Mukti, amplified by Rahman’s music and Irshad Kamil’s lyrics.
Gulshan Kumar, T-Series and Colour Yellow present Tere Ishk Mein, produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, along with Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar. Directed by Aanand L Rai and written by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav, the film releases worldwide on 28 November 2025.
