Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Box Office Report: Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa romantic drama shines this Diwali, earning ₹16.50 crore in two days despite tough competition. Read the full collection breakdown, audience reaction, and expert insights here!
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A Surprising Diwali Opening for “Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat”
When a film has moderate buzz, a new pairing, and very few shows on the most important theatrical holiday of the year in India, the needle has to be moved in terms of expectation. But, against those odds, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has seemingly clicked with the audience way that indicates more than just a healthy opening. Released on 21 October 2025 (Diwali Day), this romantic drama from Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, directed by Milap Zaveri has put up solid numbers that suggest it could eventually emerge as a sleeper hit.
A Box Office Snapshot – Day 1 to Day 2
Here is the breakdown of the early Box Office of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat:
Day 1 (21 Oct 2025): ~ ₹ 9 crore net.
Day 2 (22 Oct 2025): Approximate collection of ~ ₹ 7.50 crore net.
Cumulative first two days: ~ ₹ 16.50 crore net.
Estimate Day 3 Collection: Some sources state ~ ₹ 0.09 crore, which could either be a misprint or an early estimate. The three-day total is now ~ ₹ 16.59 crore. (Note the number has not been reported widely.)
Why these numbers really matter
The opening day number of ~ ₹ 8.50 – 9 crore is a career-best for Harshvardhan Rane.
The second-day fall is pretty light (~16%), which is a good sign the word-of-mouth is holding.
All of this is despite the strong competition from a big release (see section below).
Context Is Key – Competition, Screens & Budget
Competing against a large release
The Diwali slot meant that Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat was competing against Thamma (featuring Ayushmann Khurrana). Thamma is reported to have opened at the day 1 box office of ~₹24 crore.
However:
For example, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat opened in ~2,400 shows while Thamma opened in ~5,700 shows.
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So, that shows the context for that ~₹9 crore box office number is important.
Budget & breakeven point
It is reported that the budget for the film was around ₹35 crore.
So, after ~₹16.50 crore net for two days, the film has covered a good chunk of its cost.
Industry insiders are even labeling this as a very strong indicator of a significant profitability territory for a film of this scale.
Audience profile & regional strength
Occupancy report cards show reasonable traction in tier-2/3 towns and with younger demographics.
For example: on day 2 occupancy rates in the region Bengaluru are ~42% and Ahmedabad ~39.5%.
Reasons the Film is Gaining Traction – 5 Key Observations
Here are some thoughts and observations from professionals/insiders (including my two cents) on why Ek Deewana Ki Deewaniyat is doing better than expected with the thought of doing OK overall:
Festive Edge: The film was released on Diwali, which provides a significant advantage. Audiences are in a celebratory mindset and likely to go out to cinemas.
Word-of-Mouth Momentum: The thus far moderate drop and good trend on Day 2 indicate early viewers are recommending it.
Star-burst without star-bangers: Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa have a fresh perception to carry in the film; overall, the film is not hampered by paying a big-name star salary against a yearly box office target threshold, so less overall pressure.
Demographic appeal: Romantic drama (with some obsession tendencies) tends to do well with audiences when they connect emotionally, and reports suggest that the younger audience is connecting.
Screen optimization: Good to be able to push screens in some areas/markets with a limited number of shows.
Projections & Looking Ahead
Short-to-medium term in the coming days: If the film sustains fair play within drive-in numbers (more important is the Thursday-Friday prime time to the weekend), we may see a number outcome of around the ₹ 30-40 crore net mark by week’s end in the extended cut-off at Diwali.
Medium-range forecast:
If the word-of-mouth is positive and screens increase a little, a net change of 50 crores is not out of the question.
More importantly, if the film starts to improve in mass belts (smaller towns), then much more of an upside is possible.
What could improve beans?
Better Tier-2 and Tier-3 shows: more screens, more shows.
If we can obtain a marketing push mid-week to continue momentum.
If positive social media shout-outs and audience ratings take place.
What could hamper momentum?
If a better competitor arrives mid-week and steals screen space.
If occupancy drops off steeply after day 3 if word-of-mouth does not hold.
Possible Lessons for Filmmakers & Marketers (Actionable Items)
If you are in the film industry (or just curious about how a film breaks out), here are some tips, based on this case, we took away:
Take advantage of holiday releases: If a film releases on a major festive date (among many other national holidays), even mid-budget films have a significant chance to make a gain.
Effective screen allocation: You may not have many screens; however, if you flatline screen showings in key areas you can create momentum.
Word-of-mouth is important: The experience for early viewers (tickets to previews and targeted shows) is paramount for viewer recommendations.
Speed as a competitive defense: If you are going to release in tandem against a bigger film, find ways to distinguish your messaging (for example, focus on romanticism, emotions rather than action) and intend to target a slightly repositioned audience segment.
Track occupancy data: Daily tracking of morning/matinee/evening data will provide hints about shifting trends; better for any early bookers = better holding.
Box Office Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is not traditionally breaking box office records, but it is capturing hearts and doing rather well for its size and circumstances. With ~$16.50 crore net in 2 days, public opinion is favorable, released on a traditional holiday, and it is a great case study in smart film-marketing and aligning with an audience.
FAQs
What exactly is the box office ek deewane ki deewaniyat collection so far?
The film has collected about ₹16.50 crore net in India as it relates to first two days.
What was the budget of the film, and is it on its way to being recouped?
The reported budget is something close to ₹35 crore. With approximately ₹16.50 crore in two days, it has likely recouped a considerable chunk of cost and profits should be substantial.
What is the audience segment for the film?
Youthful viewers and those audiences in tier 2/3 towns and cities seem to be responding favorably. Cities with an inflated box office showing on day 2 included Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.
