Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Aanand L Rai And Dhanush: A Decade-Long Partnership
Aanand L Rai and Dhanush have been making movies together for ten years.
Their first movie, Raanjhanaa, was a big hit and made Dhanush famous all over India.
They have made three movies together, each one exploring love in different ways.
Their latest movie, Tere Ishq Mein, is still in theaters and has earned a lot of money.
People love their movies because they are emotional and different from usual love stories.
Even during the pandemic, their movie Atrangi Re was very popular online.
This team has changed how love stories are told in Indian movies.
Aanand L Rai and Dhanush began their partnership with Raanjhanaa in 2013, which was a critical and commercial success.
Dhanush's performance in Raanjhanaa earned him a national following and transformed him into a pan-India star.
The duo has since collaborated on Atrangi Re and Tere Ishq Mein, exploring complex themes of love.
Atrangi Re, released during the pandemic, garnered over 8.8 million views in its first three days on Disney+ Hotstar.
Tere Ishq Mein has earned ₹175 Cr. and continues its theatrical run, showcasing the enduring appeal of their partnership.
- Who
- Aanand L Rai (director) and Dhanush (actor)
- What
- A decade-long partnership in Indian cinema
- When
- Began in 2013 with Raanjhanaa
- Where
- Indian cinema, primarily Bollywood
- Why
- To explore complex and unconventional themes of love
- Director
- Aanand L Rai
- Actor
- Dhanush
- First Collaboration
- Raanjhanaa (2013)
- Raanjhanaa Lifetime Earnings
- ₹101+ crore
- Atrangi Re Views
- 8.8 million in first three days
- Tere Ishq Mein Earnings
- ₹175 Cr. and counting