Kriti Sanon and Dhanush perform Ganga aarti in Varanasi ahead of Tere Ishk Mein release

Kriti Sanon and Dhanush’s visit to Varanasi turned into a moment of calm devotion on Wednesday as the actors participated in the evening Ganga aarti. They were in the city to promote their upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein, and their presence at Dashashwamedh Ghat drew immediate attention from devotees and locals who gathered to catch a glimpse of them.

The two first visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple, where they offered prayers with full rituals. Videos from the visit show both of them standing quietly as priests guided the ceremony. By the time they reached the ghat for the aarti, the crowd had already grown, and the atmosphere carried a mix of surprise and excitement. For many, seeing two major film stars in such a spiritual setting was an unexpected moment.

Their Varanasi tour also included a boat ride, during which Dhanush, Kriti Sanon and director Aanand L Rai were seen sharing a light moment. A picture from this ride has been circulating widely online. Dhanush posted the images with the caption, The world is a better place when you are at his feet. Har Har Mahadev. The post quickly caught attention and added to the buzz around the film.

Tere Ishk Mein is set for release on 28 November in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Promotions kicked off with a grand trailer launch at a mall, where Aanand L Rai also appeared. Advance bookings have opened strongly across major cities, indicating early interest from audiences. Social media discussions and ticketing trends suggest that viewers are curious to see the pairing of Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in this new story.

The film is presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series and Colour Yellow. Produced by Aanand L Rai, Himanshu Sharma, Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar, it features music by AR Rahman with lyrics by Irshad Kamil. Written by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav, the film marks another collaboration between Dhanush and Aanand L Rai, a combination that often draws attention.

With spiritual stops, a busy promotional trail and rising audience interest, the Varanasi visit has added a grounded, human touch to the film’s pre-release buzz.