How Many Tickets Tere Ishk Mein Must Sell to Avoid a Flop

Mumbai, 28 November 2025: The wait is finally over for Dhanush and Kriti Sanon fans. Their intense romantic drama, Tere Ishk Mein, has hit theaters today, November 28, 2025. Directed by Aanand L. Rai, this movie brings the Raanjhanaa team back together. The excitement is high in Mumbai and Chennai, where early morning shows have seen decent crowds. But in the world of cinema, excitement must turn into numbers. Everyone is asking one question: How much money does the film need to make to be safe?

The Budget Breakdown

To understand the target, we first need to know the cost. Tere Ishk Mein is not a small film, but it is not a massive VFX blockbuster either. It relies on story and performances. Trade experts estimate the total budget of the film to be around Rs 75 to 80 crores.

This cost includes the high fees of the stars. According to The Times of India, Dhanush reportedly charged around Rs 15 crore, while Kriti Sanon’s fee was approximately Rs 5 crore. Adding production costs and the money spent on marketing (P&A), the movie needs to cross a specific line to recover this investment.

The Magic Number: Ticket Sales Analysis

In 2025, the Average Ticket Price (ATP) for a mid-sized Hindi film is roughly Rs 225. We will use this price to calculate exactly how many people need to buy tickets for the film to succeed.

1. To Be Called a “Flop.”

If the movie fails to recover its basic cost, it is a flop.

• Revenue: Less than Rs 75 Crore.
• Ticket Count: Less than 33 Lakh (3.3 Million) tickets. If fewer than 33 lakh people watch this movie in theaters, the producers will lose money. This would be a disappointing result for the Dhanush-Aanand L. Rai combo.

2. To Be Called “Average.”

An “Average” verdict means the producers got their money back, but didn’t make a huge profit.

• Revenue: Rs 80 Crore to Rs 95 Crore.
• Ticket Count: Between 35 Lakh to 42 Lakh tickets. This is the safe zone. If the movie sells around 40 lakh tickets, it covers its budget and makes a small margin. As per India Today, the film has seen a good jump in advance bookings, which suggests it might easily cross this safety mark.

3. To Be Called a “Hit.”

For a film to be a “Hit,” it needs to make significantly more than its budget. Distributors need to earn a good profit.

• Revenue: Rs 110 Crore to Rs 125 Crore.
• Ticket Count: 48 Lakh to 55 Lakh tickets. This is the real target. The movie needs to sell over 5 million tickets to be a genuine hit. Given the strong reviews praising the music by A.R. Rahman, this number is achievable if the family audience supports it.

Why Ticket Sales Matter More Than Money

We often look at the crores earned, but ticket sales tell the real story. Inflation makes collections look higher, but footfalls (number of people) show true popularity. For Tere Ishk Mein, selling 50 Lakh tickets is the golden goal.

According to Koimoi, the opening day is predicted to be in the range of Rs 9-11 crore. If the film maintains this pace, hitting the 50 lakh ticket mark will take about two weeks of steady performance.

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Opinion and Methodology

Opinion: I believe Tere Ishk Mein has a 60% chance of becoming a Hit. The genre is its biggest strength. Intense love stories with good music (A.R. Rahman) usually have a “long tail” at the box office—meaning they keep earning for weeks, even if they start slow. Unlike action movies that crash after the weekend, romantic films grow with word-of-mouth. With no major competition for the next two weeks, the window is wide open.

Methodology: My calculation is based on the “2.5x Multiplier Rule.”

1. Budget Est: Rs 80 Cr.
2. ATP (2025): Rs 225 (National average for multiplex + single screen).
3. Net Collection Logic: A film typically needs to earn 1.3x its budget to break even (Distributor Share) and 1.5x+ to be a Hit.
   • Hit Calculation: Rs 80 Cr x 1.5 = Rs 120 Cr.
   • Ticket Calculation: Rs 120,00,00,000 / 225 = ~53 Lakh tickets.