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Amidst the festive buzz of Diwali 2025 Milap Zaveri’s romantic drama Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat quietly became the talk of the town. Starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa the film didn’t open with a blockbuster hype but steadily won over audiences proving that heartfelt storytelling can triumph over star power. How did the film perform at the Box Office?The film opened to a promising Rs 9 crore net in India on Diwali day. Unlike many releases that struggle during the weekdays post-festival Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat maintained a consistent run. By Saturday it earned Rs 5.75 crore pushing its five-day total to Rs 34 crore net (Rs 42.50 crore gross). Internationally it grossed over $200k in its first five days. With a modest production budget of Rs 25 crore the film has already crossed Rs 44 crore worldwide making it a definite hit. The movie even surpassed Dharma Entertainment’s Dhadak 2 which had earned Rs 33 crore globally earlier this year highlighting the growing appetite for fresh faces in Bollywood. Harshvardhan Rane’s heartfelt gratitudeDuring a special screening in Gujarat Harshvardhan Rane expressed his gratitude to the audience. “This Diwali you supported the films of two outsiders. Ayushmann Khurrana’s film released along with mine. Watch both the films please and enjoy both. This sends a good message out that aap logon ne akele poora ka poora Bollywood se nepotism hi khatm kar diya” he said acknowledging the audience for giving outsider films their due. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harshvardhan Rane (@harshvardhanrane) Competing releases and contextEk Deewane Ki Deewaniyat released alongside Ayushmann Khurrana’s Thamma a horror comedy that has also performed exceptionally well crossing ₹100 crore worldwide. Despite tough competition Milap Zaveri’s romantic drama has carved its own space proving that a strong story and sincere performances resonate more than just star names. The success of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is symbolic of a shift in Bollywood. Films with talented outsiders and realistic storytelling are gradually earning both box office recognition and audience appreciation. It sends a clear message: good cinema doesn’t need star lineage only compelling content. Highlights: Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat earns over Rs 44 crore worldwide in its first five days. Harshvardhan Rane credits audiences for supporting outsider talent. Outsider-driven films prove that strong content beats nepotism at the box office.
