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Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Nets Rs 8.50 Crore Opening Day on Limited Screens

Early trade data points to tier‑2 city turnout driving the Milap Zaveri romance despite a screen squeeze from Thamma.

Overview

  • Industry tracker Sacnilk pegged day‑one collections at Rs 8.50 crore, with Hindustan Times noting strong traction in cities such as Lucknow, Chennai and Jaipur.
  • The Diwali release faced a direct clash with Ayushmann KhurranaRashmika Mandanna’s Thamma, and multiple reports say the film received fewer multiplex shows and roughly 40% of screens.
  • Word of mouth is polarized, with praise for the soundtrack and the Harshvardhan Rane–Sonam Bajwa pairing alongside criticism of the writing, pacing and the portrayal of obsessive romance in several reviews.
  • The film carries an Adults Only (A) certificate from the CBFC, a factor likely shaping its audience profile during the festive frame.
  • Trade coverage cites a modest reported budget of about Rs 25 crore, and Harshvardhan Rane marked release day by greeting a housefull crowd at Mumbai’s Gaiety Galaxy.