Thamma vs Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat — Day 1 Box Office Report (Diwali 2025)
A close look at opening day collections, per-screen averages, budgets and early reception after the big Diwali clash.
Introduction
On Diwali weekend, two major Hindi releases — Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat — shared the spotlight nationwide. Both films released on roughly the same screen counts, but Day-1 numbers show a clear leader. This report breaks down collections, per-screen maths, audience response and short-term projections.
Thamma — Day 1 Snapshot
- India Net (Day 1): ₹18.25 Crore (approx)
- India Gross (est): ₹21.30 Crore
- Worldwide (early est): ₹27.50 Crore
- Screen Count: ~3,500
- Budget (incl. P&A): ₹140 Crore
Note: Thamma recorded strong evening and night shows across multiplex clusters and performed well in mass circuits. Cinematography, scale and star power contributed to the healthy Day-1 traction.
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat — Day 1 Snapshot
- India Net (Day 1): ₹3.75 Crore (approx)
- India Gross (est): ₹4.25 Crore
- Worldwide (early est): ₹5.20 Crore
- Screen Count: ~3,500
- Budget (incl. P&A): ₹35–40 Crore
Note: The film opened modestly. Early audience feedback is mixed — music and visuals get mentions, but critics and viewers fault the film for a repetitive romance/revenge arc, limiting its multiplex traction.
Per-Screen Average Comparison (Day 1)
| Film | Screens | Day-1 India Net | Per-Screen Average (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamma | 3,500 | ₹18.25 Cr | ₹52,143 |
| Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat | 3,500 | ₹3.75 Cr | ₹10,714 |
Per-screen math: (India Net ÷ Screens). Thamma shows a markedly higher per-screen yield indicating better occupancy and premium show allocation.
Budget Recovery — Day 1 Percentages
| Film | Budget (incl. P&A) | Day-1 India Net | % of Budget Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamma | ₹140 Cr | ₹18.25 Cr | ~17.37% |
| Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat | ₹35–40 Cr | ₹3.75 Cr | ~9.38% (of ₹40cr) – ~10.71% (of ₹35cr) |
Interpretation: Thamma recovered a higher share of its large budget on opening day, but being a big-budget film it still needs sustained holds and strong ancillary deals. Ek Deewane’s recovery percentages improve when measured against its smaller budget but absolute collections remain modest.
Audience Reaction & Critical Tone
- Thamma: Positive audience traction — praised for scale, visuals and lead performances. Some critics noted genre-familiar story beats but overall festive appeal held strong.
- Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat: Mixed to negative early reactions — music and locations get appreciation but reviewers point to predictable writing and limited emotional depth.
Clash Analysis & Short-Term Projection
Based on Day-1 patterns:
- Thamma is the early leader — strong evening occupancy and premium show allocation give it an edge for the Diwali weekend. Weekend projection (Fri–Sun): ₹60–85 Cr India net (base case).
- Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat needs strong weekend growth and positive word-of-mouth to reach profitability; weekend projection (Fri–Sun): ₹10–20 Cr India net (base case).
Final verdict will depend on Sat/Sun holds, regional strength and how quickly each film secures satellite/OTT deals.
Recommended Coverage for Filmpanti
- Publish a live day-by-day tracker for the first week (Day-1 → Day-7 numbers).
- Post a short explainer: “Per-screen maths: Why Thamma led the Day-1 box office”.
- Monitor and report early OTT window announcements — these will shape long-term profitability.
Conclusion
On Day-1, Thamma clearly dominated the Diwali clash with higher collections, stronger per-screen yields and better evening occupancy. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat opened modestly and must rely on weekend holds and ancillary revenues to improve its prospects. We will update the tracker with Day-2 and weekend numbers as official trade tallies arrive.
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