Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ Surprises Box Office with ₹16.5 Crore in Two Days, Holds Strong Against ‘Thamma’ Juggernaut

In a remarkable display of audience appeal, the romantic drama Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, has defied expectations, collecting a notable ₹16.5 crore net at the domestic box office within its first two days. This impressive performance comes despite facing a direct and formidable clash with the big-budget horror-comedy, Thamma, during the lucrative Diwali release window.

The Milap Zaveri directorial, which opened on Tuesday, a major festive holiday, garnered a strong ₹9 crore net on its opening day. Crucially, the film managed to sustain momentum on its second day, Wednesday—a working day following the festival—earning an estimated ₹7.5 crore. This minimal drop showcases a robust hold and suggests positive word-of-mouth is propelling the film’s run.

What makes this box office haul particularly compelling is the stark difference in screen count and buzz compared to its competitor. Industry figures indicate that while Thamma has been released on over 5,700 screens nationwide, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat secured less than half, with approximately 2,400 shows. Despite this significant disadvantage in distribution, the film’s total collection of ₹16.5 crore in 48 hours is a massive win for the producers and its lead pair.

In contrast, the Ayushmann Khurrana-led Thamma is reported to have collected approximately ₹42 crore net in its first two days. While this is a substantially higher figure, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat‘s ability to achieve such a strong collection on a limited screen count and budget solidifies its position as the ‘dark horse’ of the festive season releases. Furthermore, its minimal drop on Day 2, reportedly less than the dip registered by Thamma, hints at a promising trajectory for the film over the extended weekend.

The film’s success is being seen as a testament to the renewed appetite for intense romantic dramas, a genre that has found recent box office favour. The opening figures are also being lauded, especially when compared to other recent romantic releases that had better backing and promotion.

With a crucial six-day extended opening week ahead, the film, which delves into a passionate and obsessive love story, looks set to capitalize on its positive start. The box office figures firmly establish Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat as a surprise hit of the year, underscoring the audience’s willingness to support content-driven films regardless of a crowded release calendar. Trade analysts are optimistic, projecting that the film could potentially cross the ₹50 crore mark by the end of its opening weekend, a remarkable achievement given the intense competition.