For decades, Diwali has meant two things for India: family gatherings and first-day-first-shows. The festive week, often associated with lights, sweets, and grandeur, has also been the box office's most coveted window. A big Diwali release is an event, a moment of collective celebration. From 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' to 'Krrish 3' and 'Golmaal Again', this festival has delivered blockbusters that defined the Bollywood box office.

But as the 2025 Diwali season unfolds, the landscape looks evidently different. The three Hindi films leading the charge -- 'Thamma', 'Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat', and 'Mahayoddha Rama' -- are joined by Tamil, Telugu, and smaller southern releases ('Dude', 'Bison: Kaalamaadan', 'Diesel', 'Telusu Kada', and 'K-Ramp'). And yet, something is missing: no single te

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