Tere Ishq Mein Opens on a High Note With an Excellent First Day
Tere Ishq Mein delivered a superb start at the Hindi box office, putting up an impressive ₹15.00 crore nett on Day 1. For a film made on a controlled budget, this kind of opening is not just rare but also a huge boost for the industry, especially after a dull November.
Here is a quick look at the Occupancy trend and Collection:
| Day | Morning | Noon | Night | Overall | Collection (Nett.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | 16-18% | 24-26% | 38-40% | 26-28% | 15.00 Crore |
What stands out is that the film does not rely on a big Hindi star. The lead actor comes from the South and isn’t a major force in the Hindi belts, yet the response across North Indian markets has been phenomenal. This clearly shows that the audience has connected strongly with the characterisation, music and emotional appeal of the film.
The film’s strongest response has come from the mass belts, with circuits like CP-Berar, CI, UP and Bihar showing extraordinary footfalls. In many centres, these numbers are even ahead of films with bigger brand value released earlier in the year. The character’s relatability and the film’s pitch-perfect promotional campaign have played a key role in creating this massive first-day impact.
Normally, films of this scale show big jumps over the weekend, but Tere Ishq Mein has started so well that the growth is expected to be steady rather than steep. Even with moderate jumps, Saturday and Sunday collections are expected to remain excellent, setting the stage for a fantastic closing weekend for November.
The good news doesn’t end there. Reviews are positive, word of mouth is strong, and audience reactions are trending upward on social media. After a fully dry November with back-to-back underperformers, Tere Ishq Mein has finally brought energy back to cinemas.
If the momentum continues, the film is heading towards a 52–55 crore opening weekend, which would comfortably place it on the path to becoming a clear HIT. Monday will ultimately decide the long run, but for now, the film has given Bollywood the strong finish to November that it needed.
Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our own research. The figures can be approximate and CineInfinity does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box office performance of the film(s).
