Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Tere Ishk Mein Criticized for Toxic Portrayal
The movie Tere Ishk Mein, directed by Aanand L Rai, has been criticized for showing unhealthy and toxic relationships.
The main character, Shankar, played by Dhanush, is shown as a violent and angry person, but the movie blames Mukti, played by Kriti Sanon, for his behavior.
The movie suggests that women are responsible for fixing men's problems, which is not a healthy message.
Critics say this movie is worse than other movies like Darr, Animal, and Kabir Singh because it teaches young people that it's okay for men to be violent and blame women for their actions.
The movie also has some silly and unrealistic parts, like a law student not knowing the difference between CBSE and UPSC.
Overall, the movie sends a bad message about love and relationships.
Tere Ishk Mein directed by Aanand L Rai stars Dhanush and Kriti Sanon.
The film is criticized for portraying toxic masculinity and victim-blaming.
Shankar's violent behavior is excused, while Mukti is blamed for his actions.
The movie is compared to other films like Darr, Animal, and Kabir Singh for romanticizing toxic behavior.
Critics argue the film sends a harmful message to impressionable youth about relationships.
- Who
- Director Aanand L Rai and actors Dhanush, Kriti Sanon
- What
- Film Tere Ishk Mein criticized for toxic portrayal of relationships
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Film romanticizes toxic behavior and blames women for men's actions
- Film
- Tere Ishk Mein
- Director
- Aanand L Rai
- Lead Actors
- Dhanush, Kriti Sanon
- Criticism Focus
- Toxic masculinity, victim-blaming
- Comparisons
- Darr, Animal, Kabir Singh
- Runtime
- 3 hours
- Target Audience
- Impressionable youth
