Aanand L. Rai birthday: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon wish 'Tere Ishk Mein' director
Synopsis
Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's birthday posts for 'Tere Ishk Mein' director Aanand L. Rai were more than pleasantries — Kriti's 'next kahaani jaldi sunao' signals she is already angling for their next collaboration, even before the Raanjhanaa spiritual sequel has released.
Key Takeaways
Dhanush and Kriti Sanon posted birthday wishes for director Aanand L.
Rai on 28 June via Instagram.
Kriti Sanon expressed a desire to work with Aanand L.
Rai again, writing 'Next kahaani jaldi sunao.' 'Tere Ishk Mein' is a spiritual sequel to 'Raanjhanaa' (2013), with screenplay by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav and music by A.
The film is produced by Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series Films .
Dhanush is currently shooting 'Om' with Mammootty , Sai Pallavi , and Sreeleela ; Kriti was recently seen in 'Cocktail 2' .
Dhanush and Kriti Sanon took to social media on Sunday, 28 June to pour out warm birthday wishes for Aanand L. Rai, the director behind their upcoming film 'Tere Ishk Mein'. The heartfelt posts offered fans a glimpse into the camaraderie the cast shares with their filmmaker off-set.
How Dhanush and Kriti Celebrated Aanand L. Rai's Birthday
Dhanush shared an affectionate photo with the director on his Instagram Stories, the image capturing the two at a ghat with Aanand L. Rai playfully pinching the actor's cheeks. The caption read: 'Happy birthday mera bhai. Love you.'
Kriti Sanon posted a separate picture in which she is seen hugging the filmmaker, writing, 'Happy birthday Aanand sir. Wish you all the happiness and love!! Miss you!!' She also made her eagerness to collaborate again unmistakably clear, adding: 'Next kahaani jaldi sunao' — a playful nudge for the director to share his next story with her soon.
About 'Tere Ishk Mein'
Billed as a spiritual sequel to the 2013 hit 'Raanjhanaa' — which also starred Dhanush alongside Sonam Kapoor — 'Tere Ishk Mein' follows Shankar, played by Dhanush, a man who falls for Mukti while assisting her with her PhD research. When Mukti ends the relationship, a heartbroken Shankar enlists in the Indian Air Force, only for fate to engineer one final reunion. The screenplay has been crafted by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav, with cinematography by Tushar Kanti Ray and editing overseen by Hemal Kothari.
The film is backed by Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series Films, and features music by legendary composer A. R. Rahman — a reunion of the creative team that made 'Raanjhanaa' a musical landmark.
What Dhanush and Kriti Are Working on Next
Kriti Sanon was recently seen in 'Cocktail 2', sharing screen space with Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. Meanwhile, Dhanush is currently filming 'Om', directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, which co-stars Malayalam superstar Mammootty, along with Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela — a project already generating considerable anticipation.
Aanand L. Rai's Track Record
Aanand L. Rai has built a reputation for intimate, emotionally layered narratives — from 'Tanu Weds Manu' to 'Zero' — making him one of Hindi cinema's most distinctive voices. The warmth evident in the birthday posts from his cast underlines the collaborative bond he is known to cultivate on set. With 'Tere Ishk Mein' in the pipeline and Kriti already lobbying for the next project, the filmmaker's creative pipeline looks busy well into the coming years.
Point of View
And the visible off-screen camaraderie with his cast is part of the marketing fabric. Worth noting: a spiritual sequel to 'Raanjhanaa' carries the weight of A. R. Rahman's original score and a deeply loyal fanbase — the pressure on 'Tere Ishk Mein' to deliver on that legacy is real, and no amount of birthday goodwill will substitute for the film itself.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Aanand L. Rai and what is 'Tere Ishk Mein'?
Aanand L. Rai is a Bollywood director known for films such as 'Tanu Weds Manu' and 'Raanjhanaa'. 'Tere Ishk Mein' is his upcoming film starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, billed as a spiritual sequel to 'Raanjhanaa', with music by A. R. Rahman.
What did Kriti Sanon write in her birthday wish for Aanand L. Rai?
Kriti Sanon posted a photo hugging the director and wrote 'Happy birthday Aanand sir. Wish you all the happiness and love!! Miss you!!' She also added 'Next kahaani jaldi sunao', expressing her eagerness for another collaboration.
What is the plot of 'Tere Ishk Mein'?
The film follows Shankar, played by Dhanush, who falls in love with Mukti while helping her with her PhD. After Mukti ends the relationship, Shankar joins the Indian Air Force, and fate brings them together one last time. It is a spiritual sequel to the 2013 film 'Raanjhanaa'.
Who else is involved in 'Tere Ishk Mein'?
The screenplay is by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav, cinematography by Tushar Kanti Ray, editing by Hemal Kothari, and music by A. R. Rahman. The film is produced by Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series Films.
What are Dhanush and Kriti Sanon currently working on?
Dhanush is filming 'Om', directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and co-starring Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, and Sreeleela. Kriti Sanon was recently seen in 'Cocktail 2' alongside Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.
