Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, featuring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, has raised eyebrows this Diwali, registering a good box-office run despite unfavorable reviews. Releasing on 21 October 2025, the film has already crossed ₹28.25 crore in domestic collections on its fourth day, catching many industry observers off guard who had initially expressed skepticism about its prospects.
The romantic thriller, directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, is about Vikramaditya Bhonsle (Harshvardhan Rane), a young politician, who falls for superstar Adaa Randhawa (Sonam Bajwa) and ends up pursuing her with obsessive love. Although the setup combines glamour, power, and high drama, critics suggest the representation of obsessive love borders on being problematic, with social media debates on how toxic romance has been portrayed in mainstream cinema.
Despite these controversies, the film has resonated with audiences, particularly in Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 cities, where it has enjoyed steady footfalls. The movie’s moderate budget of around ₹25 crore has made its early earnings especially impressive, signaling a profitable return for the makers. Industry observers point out that its release with Thamma, with Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead, may have been a challenge, but Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has managed to stay afloat due to positive word-of-mouth and the festive Diwali release date.
The leads have been appreciated, with Harshvardhan Rane’s brooding performance as an anguished politician and Sonam Bajwa’s suave execution of a superstar character winning some hearts. But while the performances of the actors have been noticed, it has been criticized that there is over-reliance on cliches in the story, and the way obsession is depicted as something romantic has been questioned.
Musically, the movie has music compositions by Kunaal Vermaa, Rajat Nagpal, DJ Chetas, and more, contributing to the high-energy festive theme. Its soundtrack, along with glamorous shots, has also made the movie popular, particularly among the youth.
The initial box-office performance suggests that Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat will be among the prominent festival successes of 2025, as much as there will be debates on its thematic material. The lead actor, Harshvardhan Rane, has said the success is welcome, and it has provided opportunities for his future projects, such as a fresh gangster drama in collaboration with producer Ekta Kapoor.
With Diwali releases enticing audiences to the theater, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat proves that a mid-budget release with an upsetting but engaging storyline can find a niche in the extremely competitive Bollywood festival release segment. Whether the success will be long-lasting or not needs to be seen, but the early days of the film have certainly left their imprint.
