Industry buzz is picking up pace around an ambitious reunion between Aanand L Rai and Dhanush, a pairing that has quietly grown into one of the most exciting creative alliances in recent years. Riding
high on the massive success of Tere Ishk Mein, well-placed industry sources indicate that the duo is exploring a large-scale period action romance mounted on an epic canvas.
From Raanjhanaa to Atrangi Re and now Tere Ishk Mein, Aanand L Rai and Dhanush have built a creative partnership rooted in emotional risk-taking and character-driven storytelling. While details remain tightly under wraps and no official announcement has been made, the sources suggest that the project marks a significant evolution of their creative partnership. The intent, they say, is to blend emotion with spectacle – staying true to Aanand L Rai’s signature storytelling sensibility while embracing a grander cinematic scope.
Dhanush And Aanand L Rai’s Latest Release – Tere Ishk Mein
Tere Ishk Mein is a romantic drama which hit theatres on November 28, 2025. The film follows Flight Lieutenant Shankar Gurukka and Mukti Beniwal. After a dark past, they reunite when he requires counselling. Their lives have changed but love remains the same. Besides Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, Tere Ishk Mein also stars Prakash Raj, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Priyanshu Painyuli, Paramvir Singh Cheema, Chittaranjan Tripathy, Jaya Bhattacharya, Vineet Kumar Singh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayub, Sushil Dahiya and Maahir Mohiuddin.
Directed by Anand L Rai, the film is produced by Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series Films. A.R. Rahman composed the music of the film.
Aanand L. Rai’s 2025 release surpassed the lifetime box office collection of his previous film Raanjhanaa, which starred Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja. As per reports, Tere Ishk Mein earned Rs 116.71 crores at the box office.
