Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Box Office Day 4: Harshvardhan Rane’s Film Turns Profitable Despite Thamma Clash
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Box Office Day 4: Bollywood’s Diwali weekend brought with it a pleasant surprise — Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa’s romantic drama Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has managed to turn profitable within just four days of release. Despite facing a box office clash with Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma, the film continues to perform steadily across the country.
Strong Start and Consistent Growth
The Milap Zaveri directorial opened to solid numbers on its first day, benefitting from the festive release window. The film earned ₹22.75 crore net in India within the first three days. Interestingly, even after Diwali — which was a single-day holiday — the film managed to maintain its momentum with a minimal drop of just 8% on Friday.
On its fourth day, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat collected ₹5.5 crore, taking its four-day total to ₹28.25 crore net. Considering its modest production budget of around ₹25 crore, the film has already recovered its cost and entered the profit zone.
Word of Mouth Triumphs Over Reviews
While Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat received mixed to negative reviews from critics, the audience reaction has been surprisingly positive. Viewers have praised the chemistry between Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, as well as the film’s music and emotional storyline.
Social media buzz and word-of-mouth publicity have played a significant role in sustaining footfalls across multiplexes and single screens alike.
Clash with Thamma — Yet Emerging Victorious
The film faced tough competition from Maddock Films’ horror-comedy Thamma, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna. Despite Thamma being made on a much higher budget and enjoying wider promotions, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat managed to hold its own with a more intimate, romance-driven appeal.
Trade analysts suggest that the film’s lower screen count worked to its advantage, ensuring packed shows in urban centres and Tier-2 cities. The strong performance of a mid-budget film amid major releases reflects the growing acceptance of content-driven cinema.
About the Film
Directed by Milap Zaveri, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat stars Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa in lead roles, supported by Shaad Randhawa, Sachin Khedekar, and Ananth Narayan Mahadevan. The romantic drama follows a passionate love story marked by obsession and redemption — themes that have resonated with younger audiences.
Although the film has courted controversy for allegedly glorifying toxic masculinity and outdated gender portrayals, its commercial success proves that strong storytelling and emotion-driven cinema still have a place in Bollywood.
The Road Ahead
With positive audience feedback and a profitable margin already secured, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is expected to register even higher numbers over the weekend. If the current trend continues, the film could touch the ₹40 crore mark by Sunday, making it one of the most profitable mid-range romantic dramas of 2025.
For Harshvardhan Rane, this success marks a turning point in his career, while Sonam Bajwa continues to impress Bollywood audiences after her regional hits. Director Milap Zaveri, known for his mass-appeal films, may have found his footing again with this surprising Diwali hit.
In a year dominated by big-budget spectacles, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat stands as proof that emotions, performances, and music can still win hearts and box office numbers alike. Despite stiff competition and limited promotions, the film’s growing audience connection is setting it up as a sleeper hit of the festive season.
