Tere Ishk Mein – movie review (3.5/5)

A dark, emotionally charged love story where passion turns into obsession.

🎭 Premise

The film opens in Leh, Ladakh, with air Force pilot shankar Gurukkal (Dhanush) struggling with mental instability and defying orders.

He is sent to psychologist Mukti (Kriti Sanon), who is immediately disturbed by the intensity in his eyes.

The narrative flashes back seven years to delhi University, where Mukti studies psychology and shankar studies law.

Mukti attempts to help shankar become emotionally balanced, but he falls deeply and destructively in love with her.

Mukti does not reciprocate the love—triggering a spiral of obsession, rage, and self-destruction.

🔥 Themes

Obsessive love and emotional trauma

Father–son conflict and generational wounds

Duty vs emotional chaos

The burden of heartbreak that never heals

The journey from delhi to Ladakh to Banaras echoes emotional and geographical turbulence

👏 Performances

Dhanush delivers one of his most intense roles—heartbreak, rage, and helpless longing feel painfully real.

Kriti Sanon impresses in a layered role she hasn’t explored before.

Prakash raj brings gravity despite limited screen time, especially in a deeply emotional confrontation.

Tota Roy Chowdhury is strong as the controlling father.

Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub steals scenes with affection, wit, and warmth.

🎬 Writing & Direction

The story by himanshu sharma and Neeraj Yadav carries a powerful emotional core.

The air Force and war backdrop promise intensity, but don’t always land logically, especially post-interval.

Aanand L Rai excels in emotional storytelling—breakdowns, confrontations, and heartbreak hit hard despite narrative flaws.

🎵 Music

A.R. Rahman & Irshad Kamil recreate the emotional world of Raanjhanaa, though the soundtrack doesn’t reach the same heights.

“Jigar Thanda Re” is the standout track.

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