Diwali 2025 opened with a clash at the box office as two films vied for audience attention. On one side was the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe’s latest entry, Thamma, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna. On the other, the romantic drama Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, featuring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, hit theatres on the same day. The day became a test of audience preferences and festive footfall across screens nationwide.

Thamma started its run on a positive note. Morning shows in key cities reported strong occupancy, and this momentum continued through afternoon and evening screenings. Riding the post-Diwali festive energy, the buzz around Maddock’s horror-comedy universe, and star appeal, the film drew audiences in significant numbers. Analysts observed that genre r

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