Full Breakdown of the ‘Thama’ vs. ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ Clash and Early Trade Expectations

Mumbai, October 17, 2025: The festive season is here, and with it comes a massive clash at the box office. Two big Hindi films, Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, are set to release on October 21, 2025, which is the day after Diwali. This will be a huge fight for screens and audience love.

The film trade is watching this closely. Both movies are very different. They are catering to different sections of the audience. The big question is: which one will win the Diwali race?

The Competitors: A Closer Look at Thama vs Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat

Thamma Box Office: The Big-Franchise Film

Thamma is a horror-comedy movie. It belongs to the famous Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. This universe has given us big hits like Stree and Bhediya. So, the brand name is very strong.

The movie stars big names like Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal are also in the cast. The trailer shows a mix of comedy, horror, and a new vampire element. Since Diwali is a time when families like to watch fun films, a horror-comedy usually does well.

However, some trade analysts feel the film’s promotions have been a little less impactful. The high expectations from the franchise are also a big challenge.

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat: The Romantic Musical

On the other side is Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. This film is an intense romantic musical. It stars Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa. The director is Milap Zaveri, known for films with powerful dialogues.

The film’s biggest strength is its music and the intense love story. Harshvardhan Rane’s previous romantic film, Sanam Teri Kasam, gained a massive fan following and even did very well in a re-release recently.

This has raised hopes for this new film. The trailer has also been praised for its strong emotional content and chemistry.

The Screen Allocation Battle

Before the release, the fight had already started for cinema screens. Thamma is the bigger production. Its makers are reportedly asking for a large share of screens, up to 75% in some multiplexes. Reports even say that they have asked for almost all shows in single-screen cinemas in some areas.

The makers of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat are asking for a fairer distribution. They believe their film, being a strong romantic musical, will do very well in single-screen theatres. This battle for screens is important. It might even delay the opening of advance bookings, which were supposed to start on October 17.

Thama vs Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat – Early Trade Expectations

What are the box office predictions? Analysts have given different numbers, but most agree on a clear advantage for Thamma on Day 1.

Thamma Day 1 Forecast: Most predictions place its opening day collection between Rs. 17 crore and Rs. 22 crore. This is due to the big franchise value, the star cast, and the Diwali holiday period.

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Day 1 Forecast: The romantic film is expected to open in the range of Rs. 7 crore to Rs. 10 crore. This is a good number for this type of film, especially with the tough competition.

However, there is a surprise factor. The online ‘interest’ level on booking platforms is very similar for both films. In fact, on one platform, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat was leading Thamma in interest a few days ago. This shows the huge buzz for the music and romance genre.

For Thamma, the comedy and horror elements must work well with the audience for a huge success. For Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, a positive word-of-mouth is key. If people love the film, it can grow much bigger after the first day, just like other romantic hits in the past.

The final verdict will be out when the movies release on October 21. It will be a true test of whether franchise power or emotional romance wins the hearts this Diwali.