Koimoi gives Tere Ishk Mein 2/5, calling it a dark romance led by Dhanush’s intense, moving performance. The review also praises Kriti Sanon’s skilled act despite her confusingly written character, while Prakash Raj and Priyanshu Painyuli are considered effective. However, it criticizes the film’s flawed story, illogical twists, overlong 169-minute runtime, weak emotional impact after the interval, and forgettable A.R. Rahman music.

Hindustan Times gives Tere Ishk Mein 3/5, calling it a turbulent, uneven romance that is lifted by strong performances from Dhanush and Kriti Sanon. The review praises the engaging first half, emotional intensity, AR Rahman’s music, and the chemistry between the leads. But it says the film loses grip around the interval and becomes convoluted in parts. Overall, HT says the film is flawed, but its emotional highs land powerfully.

News18's review calls Tere Ishk Mein an intense, angry romantic drama - “written in blood, sprinkled with petrol.” The review praises Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s powerful performances, A.R. Rahman’s music, and Aanand L Rai’s flair for emotional chaos. But it says the film is messy, melodramatic, and troubling in how it handles toxic love, obsession, and violence.

DNA’s review says Tere Ishk Mein tries to act as an “UNO reverse” of Raanjhanaa, with Dhanush and Aanand L Rai revisiting obsessive love from a darker angle. It praises Dhanush’s honest performance, Kriti Sanon’s convincing sinister turn, and Prakash Raj’s support, but says the film does not fully live up to expectations.

Tere Ishk Mein is an intense, drama-heavy love story that works best because of strong performances from Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, plus several memorable emotional and dramatic scenes.

Tere Ishk Mein is an intense, emotionally brutal love story that works best because of Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s performances, plus A. R. Rahman’s music and the stronger second half.

Tere Ishk Mein is worth watching mainly because of Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, even though the film itself is uneven and flawed. Their performances lift an otherwise flawed Aanand L Rai film into a watchable experience.