The Return of Intense Romance
The teaser of Tere Ishk Mein has awakened Bollywood’s passion for tragic, passionate romance. With Aanand L Rai at the helm and Dhanush and Kriti Sanon playing the leads, the movie guarantees heartbreak, yearning, and burning passion.
If you’re drawn to stories of love that never quite finds its happy ending, here are five unforgettable films that echo the same emotion.
1. Devdas (2002): The Ultimate Love Tragedy
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas is pure heartbreak on screen.
Devdas returns from London still in love with Paro, but ego and society tear them apart.
As Paro marries another, Dev falls into alcohol and despair, comforted only by Chandramukhi, who loves him selflessly.
His death outside Paro’s home remains one of cinema’s most haunting moments.
2. Rockstar (2011): Love That Fuels Art
Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar tells the story of Janardhan, a boy chasing fame and pain in equal measure.
He finds both in Heer — their love burns bright but ends in heartbreak.
Ranbir Kapoor gives a performance for the ages, and A.R. Rahman’s music captures all the pangs.
The film ends not in closure but in silence and yearning.
3. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003): The Pain of Letting Go
Karan Johar’s Kal Ho Naa Ho is one about love, sacrifice, and goodbye too soon.
Aman, portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan, conceals his illness and moves out of Naina’s life so that she can live a life with Rohit.
It’s love that smiles through tears — a goodbye wrapped in warmth.
4. Raanjhanaa (2013): Love That Hurts and Heals
In Raanjhnaaa, Aanand L Rai depicts unrequited love in its most naked form.
Kundan, portrayed by Dhanush, loves Zoya crazily — even when she doesn’t reciprocate his love.
His devotion leads him into heartbreak, politics, and tragedy.
Yet, his love never dies, even in the face of destruction.
5. Aashiqui 2 (2013): When Love Demands a Goodbye
Mohit Suri’s Aashiqui 2 is a bittersweet tale of love and loss.
Rahul, a fading singer, discovers Aarohi’s voice and helps her rise.
As she succeeds, he crumbles under his own demons.
Ultimately, his sacrifice frees her — love, pure but sorrowful.
Tere Ishk Mein: The Next Big Love Saga
Produced by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Colour Yellow Productions, Tere Ishk Mein is produced by Aanand L Rai, Himanshu Sharma, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar.
Directed by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav, composed by A.R. Rahman and written by Irshad Kamil, the movie hits theaters across the globe in Hindi and Tamil on November 28, 2025.
