Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, released on 21 October 2025, coinciding with Diwali, and has emerged as a commercial success despite facing competition from Thamma. The film, directed by Milap Zaveri, had a strong opening and continues to perform well at the box office.
On its opening day, the film collected Rs. 9 crore, a promising start considering it released on fewer screens compared to its competitor. On the second day, the collections dipped slightly but remained steady. According to Sacnilk, Wednesday’s figures were around Rs. 7.50 crore, bringing the two-day total to Rs. 16.50 crore. With Thursday being a holiday, industry experts expect the film to maintain its momentum or possibly see a small increase in collections.
Harshvardhan Rane says his movie’s success has put an end to nepotism debate
Talking to Zoom, Rane shared his views on the long running debate on nepotism, and his film’s box office clash with Ayushman Khurana and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Thamma. “My initial reaction was that the whole country should finally stop using this one word that we’ve been obsessed with for the last 6-7 years — nepotism. Let’s end this word in 2025 because you guys have ended it. Two outsider films were released together on Diwali, and both received equal love and box office numbers. What does that mean? That the audience treats everyone equally,” Rane told in an interview with Zoom.
He added, “So where is nepotism? It’s just an excuse. If you’re lazy or afraid to take risks, you use this word. It’s a defence mechanism. If someone around you uses this word, just smile, excuse yourself, and walk away. Everyone is tired of hearing it now. This word has been overused, and there’s no example left,” he concluded.
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat budget
The film’s budget is reported to be around Rs. 30 crore, making its current box-office performance highly profitable. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has already crossed the ₹100 crore worldwide mark, indicating that it will easily recover its production costs within the first week of release.
Critics have given the film mixed reviews, with some praising the lead pair’s performances while others pointed to pacing and writing issues. However, audience response has been positive, which has helped the film sustain steady collections over the weekdays. Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa’s performances have been noted as the highlight of the film, and their on-screen chemistry has been well-received.
The music and promotional strategies also contributed to the film’s success. Songs from the film gained traction on social media and streaming platforms, helping attract audiences to theaters. The festive timing of the release also worked in favor of the film, with families and young audiences looking for entertainment during Diwali.
With a budget of Rs. 30 crore, the film’s profitability ratio is strong, and the film is expected to continue earning steadily over the weekend. Analysts are keeping an eye on the performance in smaller centers, which could push the overall worldwide collections even higher.
In terms of competition, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat managed to hold its own against Thamma despite limited screens. Its consistent weekday collections show that the film has connected with the audience.
To summarize, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has proven to be a commercial success. The combination of a modest budget, festive release, strong lead performances, and positive audience response has helped the film surpass the ₹100 crore mark worldwide. It remains to be seen how much higher the total box-office collections will go, but the film has clearly delivered on its promise of profitable returns.