Tere Ishk Mein vs Gustaakh Ishq Box Office Collection Day 1: Two romantic dramas arrived in cinemas this Friday, setting up an interesting box office clash. On one side was Tere Ishk Mein, featuring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in an intense love story. On the other was Gustaakh Ishq, starring Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh, which also marked Manish Malhotra’s entry into Production. Both films belong to the same genre, but their box office fates turned out to be very different on opening day.
Tere Ishk Mein Box Office Collection Day 1: Opens Strong, collects Rs 16.50 crore
Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, delivered an impressive opening at the box office. As per industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 16.50 crore nett in India on Friday, setting the tone for a promising first weekend. Audience turnout increased throughout the day, 15.29 per cent in the morning, 21.67 per cent in the afternoon and 24.55 per cent in the evening. Night shows registered the highest occupancy at 41.56 per cent. As a successor to the 2013 hit Raanjhanaa, the film returns to the spiritually intense lanes of Banaras.
Dhanush plays Shankar, a man struggling with love and anger, while Kriti Sanon plays Mukti, whose choices lead to heartbreak.
Gustaakh Ishq Box Office Collection Day 1: Opens at Rs 50 lakh
Gustaakh Ishq, starring Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh, had a slow start with Rs 50 lakh on Day 1. As per industry tracker Sacnilk, the film saw 8.61 per cent overall occupancy, with night shows doing better at 20.96 per cent. The movie faced strong competition from Tere Ishk Mein, which dominated screens.
Set in Old Delhi, the film follows Nawabuddin Saifuddin Rahman, played by Vijay Varma, who is determined to save his father’s printing press. In the process, he becomes a disciple of retired poet Aziz, portrayed by Naseeruddin Shah. Rahman soon finds himself falling for Aziz’s daughter Minni, played by Fatima Sana Shaikh. His emotional struggle between love and loyalty forms the centre of the story.
Manish Malhotra’s directorial debut finds warm appreciation
For designer-turned-filmmaker Manish Malhotra, Gustaakh Ishq marks an important milestone.He has often spoken about wanting to bring back classic romance including simple storytelling, soulful music and gentle emotions.
The film’s international cut, Gustaakh Ishq – Kuchh Pehle Jaisa, premiered at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 24, receiving warm appreciation from the audience.
Weekend outlook
With a strong opening day figure, Tere Ishk Mein is expected to continue its momentum through the weekend.Gustaakh Ishq may rely more on critical appreciation and niche viewers to see growth in the coming days. The weekend numbers will reveal how the clash shapes up and whether the gap between the two films widens or narrows.