Just when you thought the magic of Tere Ishk Mein had faded to a warm memory, here comes news that’ll have film lovers buzzing again. Filmmaker Aanand L Rai is reportedly in early talks to reunite Kriti Sanon and Dhanush for a second time — this time in a sweeping period love story that is said to be entirely different in tone, scale, and setting from their first collaboration.
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Dhanush and Kriti Sanon: Everything we know so far
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Project type | Untitled period love story |
| Director | Aanand L Rai |
| Lead cast (in talks) | Kriti Sanon & Dhanush |
| Genre | Epic romantic drama — period setting |
| Current status | Script under development |
| Expected shoot start | Towards end of 2026 |
| Previous film (same trio) | Tere Ishk Mein — ₹155 crore gross WW |
| Budget of Tere Ishk Mein | ₹75 crore |
Dhanush and Kriti Sanon- story behind the scoop
According to sources close to the project, both Kriti and Dhanush have responded positively to the script in early discussions, though formal agreements are yet to be signed. The writing team is actively refining the screenplay before any official lock-in happens.
“Discussions are underway, and while both actors have responded positively to the script, the formal paperwork is still in progress. If everything falls into place, the film is expected to go on floors towards the end of this year.”
— Source close to the project, via Pinkvilla
What makes this pairing so compelling the second time around is the dramatic tonal shift. Tere Ishk Mein was a contemporary musical romance — warm, breezy, and grounded in the present. This new project plants its roots firmly in the past. We’re talking the kind of grand, emotionally layered period love story that defined Hindi cinema’s golden era — the type of film audiences miss more than they admit.
Aanand L Rai, a filmmaker celebrated for deeply human stories like Tanu Weds Manu and Raanjhanaa, reportedly holds both actors in the highest regard — and is said to be excited about placing them inside a story that demands their full dramatic range. A period love story is exactly that kind of ambitious canvas.
Tere Ishk Mein earned ₹155 crore gross worldwide on a lean ₹75 crore budget — a clean hit by any measure. For a full breakdown of how the film performed week-by-week, read our Tere Ishk Mein box office analysis at TechnoSports.
Why this pairing is worth being excited about?
Dhanush brings a raw, almost bruising emotional quality to romantic roles — he makes heartbreak feel like something you can physically feel. Kriti Sanon, meanwhile, has spent the last few years proving she’s more than a commercial lead, adding genuine dramatic weight to each project she takes on. Put the two together with a director who makes love stories feel urgent and real, and the potential here is hard to ignore.
The period film genre has produced some of Hindi cinema’s most iconic love stories, from Mughal-E-Azam to Bajirao Mastani. An epic rooted in history, with this much emotional firepower on screen, could be one of the more anticipated releases of 2027 — if the talks convert into a formal greenlight.
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FAQs
Q1. Are Kriti Sanon and Dhanush confirmed for Aanand L Rai’s new period film?
Not yet officially confirmed — both actors are in early discussions and have reportedly responded warmly to the script, but formal agreements and paperwork are still pending as the screenplay continues to be developed.
Q2. How much did Tere Ishk Mein earn at the box office?
Tere Ishk Mein, the previous Aanand L Rai directorial with Kriti Sanon and Dhanush, was produced on a ₹75 crore budget and grossed approximately ₹155 crore worldwide, making it a clean commercial hit for all parties involved.
