Dhanush is returning to the intense emotional world of Aanand L. Rai with Tere Ishk Mein, and this time, he comes armed with a creative process that is sharper, calmer, and far more detached than it was a decade ago. The actor, known for immersing himself deeply into his characters, revealed that he has trained himself to switch off instantly once the camera stops rolling.
He said, “I detach very well now. A decade ago, I used to get attached to my roles, and it affected my personal space. Then I trained myself to detach. The minute they say ‘cut’, I am off.” This transformation, he explains, allows him to handle emotionally heavy roles like the ones Aanand L. Rai consistently envisions for him without letting them seep into his real life.
Dhanush shares a creative relationship with director Aanand L. Rai and writer Himanshu Sharma that is rare, instinctive, and deeply understanding. Having worked together on films like Raanjhanaa and Atrangi Re, the trio seems to operate on an unspoken wavelength.He shared, “I know Aanand and Himanshu. When Himanshu is writing, I know what he has in mind. When Aanand is directing, I know what he is thinking. For me, there are no surprises. We fulfill exactly what we expect from each other.” Their long-standing familiarity means that when Rai reaches out to him, Dhanush doesn’t feel the need for long conversations or script breakdowns. “When Aanand calls, there are no discussions. It is not a conscious decision—I just do the best of what comes my way.”
Dhanush insists that language, scale, or industry never influence his choices.“I only go by the script. I don’t see whether it is English or any language—that is not how I choose. I follow the story.” This grounded approach has been key to shaping his eclectic body of work across Tamil, Hindi, and international cinema. What makes Tere Ishk Mein special for the actor is the natural alignment he shares with the filmmaker and writer. There is no overthinking, no constant analysis just an instinctive flow.
With Tere Ishk Mein, Dhanush is stepping once again into a world where heartbreak, passion, and transformation collide and he does so with the emotional discipline of an actor who knows how to give everything to a character while knowing precisely when to let go.