The teaser of Tere Ishk Mein has reignited a wave of nostalgia for those sweeping love stories that both heal and break your heart in equal measure. For anyone who believes in love that consumes, challenges, and sometimes destroys, cinema has long provided stories where passion refuses to fade, even when the lovers do not end up together.
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If the glimpse of Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s chemistry has left you yearning for tales of intense, unfinished love, here are five films that capture that same emotional fire:
1. Devdas (2002)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas remains one of Indian cinema’s grandest portrayals of love, ego, and self-destruction. The tragic journey of Devdas, torn between societal expectations and his enduring love for Paro, culminates in heartbreak that has haunted audiences for decades. Shah Rukh Khan’s portrayal of a man consumed by lost love, alongside Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai, still stands as an unforgettable ode to doomed romance.
2. Rockstar (2011)
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Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar burns bright with artistic passion and emotional turmoil. Ranbir Kapoor’s Janardhan transforms from a naïve dreamer into a tortured artist, discovering that true art is born from heartbreak. His connection with Heer, played by Nargis Fakhri, is both tender and volatile, fuelled by love and separated by fate. With A.R. Rahman’s haunting score underscoring every emotion, Rockstar remains a masterclass in love, pain, and musical catharsis.
3. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
Karan Johar’s Kal Ho Naa Ho redefined the bittersweetness of love and sacrifice. Shah Rukh Khan’s Aman conceals his terminal illness and his feelings for
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Naina, played by Preity Zinta, choosing instead to unite her with her best friend, Rohit (Saif Ali Khan). It’s a story of unspoken love and graceful letting go, a reminder that sometimes the greatest acts of love are silent ones.
4. Raanjhanaa (2013)
Aanand L Rai’s Raanjhanaa dives deep into love’s messy, obsessive, and painful side. Dhanush’s Kundan loves Zoya (Sonam Kapoor) with a devotion that borders on destruction. What
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begins as childhood infatuation spirals into a story of guilt, politics, and heartbreak. The film’s raw ending, where love remains unreturned yet undying, made it a modern classic of tragic romance.
5. Aashiqui 2 (2013)
In Aashiqui 2, Mohit Suri crafts a tender yet devastating story about love, fame, and sacrifice. Aditya Roy Kapur’s Rahul, a fading singer, discovers and nurtures Aarohi’s (Shraddha
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Kapoor) talent, only to be undone by his own demons. His ultimate act of love, walking away so she can rise without him, makes this one of Bollywood’s most heartbreaking musical romances.
With Tere Ishk Mein, filmmaker Aanand L Rai and writer Himanshu Sharma return to the world of soulful, imperfect love that leaves a lasting mark. Produced by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Colour Yellow Productions, the film is directed by Rai and features Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in lead roles, with an evocative musical score by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Irshad Kamil.
Tere Ishk Mein releases worldwide in Hindi and Tamil on 28 November 2025, promising a stirring cinematic experience that celebrates love in all its chaotic, uncontainable beauty.
