October 28, 2025

Get ready for some Diwali drama at the box office! Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s horror-comedy thriller 'Thamma' stormed theatres this festive season. It’s almost touched the ₹100 crore golden mark after its first week, thanks to a wide release. But wait, the plot thickens! Harshvardhan Rane’s romantic venture 'Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat', also starring Sonam Bajwa, entered the race and created quite a buzz. Here’s the spice: Even though 'Thamma' got nearly three times more shows, 'Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat' managed to put up impressive numbers at the box office. It opened strong with ₹9 crore on day one – a figure that matches hits like ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’! The following days saw steady earnings: ₹7.75 crore on day two, ₹6 crore on day three, ₹5.5 crore on day four, ₹5.75 crore on day five, and a cool ₹6.75 crore on Sunday. All this adds up to ₹41.25 crore in just six days! But here’s the masala twist – while 'Thamma’s haul is more than double, 'Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat' was made on a much smaller budget. Box Office India points out that both films are not doing their best in the Mumbai circuit, yet the smaller film is still winning hearts under tough competition. With the holiday weekend extending, numbers might get a little extra juice. Yet, Sunday usually brings big box office growth, and this time many states staying in vacation mode meant a modest rise. Still, the success of 'Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat' is a breath of fresh air for small films, showing how good stories can still connect well without massive stars or flashy budgets. Meanwhile, 'Thamma' crossed the Rs 90 crore milestone on Sunday, making big waves. Since the pandemic, only a few mid-scale Hindi films like '12th Fail' have caught audience attention, mainly in big city multiplexes with easier viewers. In that light, 'Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat' acts as a shining example of the new face of Hindi cinema – where smaller films can strike gold. Day wise collection of 'Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat': Day 1 [Tuesday] ₹9 Cr Day 2 [Wednesday] ₹7.75 Cr Day 3 [Thursday] ₹6 Cr Day 4 [Friday] ₹5.5 Cr Day 5 [Saturday] ₹5.75 Cr Day 6 [Sunday] ₹6.75 Cr Total: ₹41.25 Cr The film’s box office success is buzzing, though critics have pointed out issues about toxicity in the story. Nonetheless, its business speaks volumes about what’s possible on a smart budget and with engaging storytelling!

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