In one of the most unexpected turnarounds of the year, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has taken the box office by storm! A film that many hadn’t even heard of before its release has shocked both critics and trade analysts with its double-digit opening day collection. Earning over ₹10 crores on Day 1, the film has managed to recover nearly 35% of its modest ₹25–30 crore budget in just a single day — a rare feat for a film with such limited pre-release buzz.
The romantic action-drama stars Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa in lead roles, with direction by Milap Zaveri. The movie’s success comes as a pleasant surprise, especially considering it was released alongside Thamma — the big-budget Maddock Films venture touted as Ayushmann Khurrana’s major theatrical comeback and a new addition to the Maddock Horror Cinematic Universe. Despite this tough competition, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat managed to draw audiences, particularly in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, where massy entertainers tend to thrive.
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While critics have offered mixed reviews and the film currently holds a 5.2/10 rating on IMDb, audience turnout paints a different story. The movie’s trailer, which already had over 45 million views on YouTube, seems to have translated into solid footfalls, driven by strong curiosity and word-of-mouth in smaller towns.
The film’s lead actor, Harshvardhan Rane, appears to be riding a fresh wave of popularity after the re-release of his cult-favorite romantic film Sanam Teri Kasam. Meanwhile, Sonam Bajwa continues to command a loyal fan following across North India, further adding to the movie’s initial pull.
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Produced by Anshul Rajendra Garg — founder of Desi Music Factory (DMF) and PlayDMF — along with Dinesh Jain, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat may not have been on anyone’s radar, but its performance suggests it could very well become a sleeper hit if the momentum continues.
With a long holiday week ahead and positive word-of-mouth among small-town audiences, the film stands a solid chance to hold steady at the box office. What began as an underdog story might just end up becoming one of 2025’s most surprising box-office triumphs.
