Tere Ishq Mein hit the ground running with an estimated ₹16 crore nett on its first day in India. That’s a pretty big deal for a romantic drama that doesn’t ride on a franchise name. Dhanush and Kriti Sanon have landed what looks like one of the strongest November openings for a non-franchise Hindi film in a while.

Strong opening-day estimate: ₹16 crore nett in India

Before release, most trade trackers played it safe. Advance booking numbers were solid, but predictions hovered around ₹10–14 crore nett for opening day, nobody wanted to stick their neck out too far. Some even said ₹12 crore would be a win. But as pre-sales picked up, that ₹16 crore figure started looking more than just wishful thinking.

Pre-sales and advance numbers that set the tone

Pre-release buzz was real. Over a lakh advance tickets sold, crores already in the bag before the first show even started. That late-week surge in bookings set the tone, and if those numbers flowed through to on-the-day ticket sales, hitting ₹16 crore was always in play.

Opening-day context: where ₹16 crore nett would place the film?

So, what does a ₹16 crore opening actually mean? For starters, it puts Tere Ishq Mein ahead of a lot of other mid-range romantic films from the last couple of years. It even jumps ahead of several recent non-holiday releases that many thought would land in the ₹8–12 crore range. With a start like this, the film’s got momentum, if it holds up through the weekend and word-of-mouth is good, the first week could look very promising.

Looking at usual trends for this kind of film, here’s what to expect: If Friday opened at ₹16 crore nett, Saturday and Sunday could hold steady or even climb by 10-20% if audiences are loving it. That means a strong weekend could reach ₹50–51 crore, while a more cautious scenario would be somewhere around ₹38–40 crore. It all depends on how many people keep showing up, how many screens the film holds, and what else is playing.

What to watch next in the collections race?

If you want to see if that ₹16 crore number holds up, keep an eye on the verified day-one figures from box office trackers. Also, watch how packed the theatres are on day two, and pay attention to the split between big cities and mass centers. By the time the weekend wraps up, the official day-by-day numbers will tell the story.

So, to sum it up: Tere Ishq Mein kicked off with a ₹16 crore nett opening in India, which beats most early industry estimates and sets a high bar for other romantic dramas. If over-the-counter sales stay hot, this film could keep surprising people all weekend.