After Tere Ishk Mein success, Dhanush and Aanand L. Rai in talks for grand period epic?

Dhanush and Aanand L. Rai are reportedly reuniting for a historical action-romance. This 4th collab follows Tere Ishk Mein promising an epic blend of signature emotion and massive scale.

Aanand L Rai and Dhanush on the sets of Tere Ishk Mein

Rumour has it that Dhanush and Aanand L. Rai are in talks to team up again for an ambitious new project following the huge success of their last collaboration, Tere Ishk Mein. As per THR India, the two are reportedly in the early stages of developing a massive historical action romance script for an epic film.

How successful has Dhanush and Aanand L Rai's creative partnership been?

One of the most financially and critically fruitful partnerships in modern Indian cinema is the one that Rai and Dhanush have formed. Tere Ishk Mein was their most recent film, and it became a huge hit at the box office. This possible fourth collaboration follows in its footsteps.

Industry insiders claim the forthcoming project is a "significant evolution" of their long-running creative collaboration, while formal confirmations are still pending and information about the narrative is being kept under wraps.

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What's Dhanush and Aanand L Rai's collaboration all about?

This next epic is completely unique in scope from the duo's other modern plays. "The intent is to blend emotion with spectacle – staying true to Aanand L. Rai’s signature storytelling sensibility while embracing a grander cinematic scope. For Dhanush, whose career choices continue to balance mass appeal with artistic credibility, a period action romance could open up an entirely new cinematic terrain," an industry source told the entertainment portal.

The 2013 smash hit Raanjhanaa marked the beginning of the filmmaker and actor's collaboration; the film also featured Sonam Kapoor Ahuja. The romance drama Atrangi Re (2021)—in which they reunited later—was released directly on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) during the pandemic.

How did Tere Ishk Mein perform at the box office?

Their recent hit Tere Ishk Mein further cemented their position in the film industry. The film, written by Himanshu Sharma and directed by Neeraj Yadav, was released last December and featured Kriti Sanon as the female lead. The worldwide earnings of over ₹164 crore attest to the lasting popularity of their joint venture.

Over the course of his career, Rai has moved towards producing and directing films with increasingly ambitious plots. An insider has said that his recent accomplishments demonstrate "a clear confidence in scale without sacrificing emotional depth, making the idea of a period epic feel like a natural and bold next step."

When can fans expect an official announcement?

As his career in South Indian and Hindi films has progressed, Dhanush has been actively seeking roles that test his versatility. The actor's past work with Rai has been realistic and gritty, so a historical action-romance would offer a different canvas.

After the film enters the official pre-production phase, an official announcement is anticipated.

FAQs:

Q: What is the next movie of Dhanush and Aanand L. Rai?

A: Following the box office success of Tere Ishk Mein, Dhanush and filmmaker Aanand L. Rai are reportedly in talks for their fourth project. Unlike their previous contemporary dramas, this new film is expected to be a large-scale period action romance designed for a grand theatrical experience.

Q: How many movies have Dhanush and Aanand L. Rai done together?

A: Dhanush and Aanand L. Rai have collaborated on three films so far: Raanjhanaa (2013), Atrangi Re (2021), and Tere Ishk Mein (2025).

Q: Was Tere Ishk Mein a hit or flop at the box office?

A: Tere Ishk Mein was a major theatrical hit. Released in late 2025, the film grossed over ₹164 crore globally.

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