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Box Office Report [October 23, 2025]: Ayushmann Khurrana’s Thamma Crosses ₹55 Crore; Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Holds Steady at ₹22.75 Crore
The box office this week witnessed strong performances from Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, while Kantara Chapter 1 continues to dominate nationally. Despite Thursday’s minor dips, overall collections across languages indicate a robust pre-Diwali turnout.
🌟 Thamma Box Office Collection Day 3: Crosses ₹55 Crore Mark
Ayushmann Khurrana’s horror-comedy thriller Thamma continues its impressive run, crossing the ₹55 crore mark in just three days. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film — co-starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rashmika Mandanna, and Paresh Rawal — earned ₹12.50 crore on Day 3 (Thursday).
This marks a noticeable dip compared to its Day 2 collection of ₹18.60 crore, likely due to midweek slowdown before the Diwali weekend. Still, Thamma’s total domestic collection stands at ₹55.10 crore, a strong showing given its moderate budget of around ₹45 crore.
The film has been praised for its blend of humour, supernatural intrigue, and emotional storytelling — hallmarks of Khurrana’s genre versatility. Early estimates suggest Thamma may touch ₹75–80 crore by Sunday, solidifying its position as a festive-season winner.
🎥 Highlights:
- Thamma collected ₹12.50 crore on Thursday (Day 3)
- Total India collection: ₹55.10 crore
- Occupancy: ~32% nationally
- Strong family turnout expected over Diwali weekend
💞 Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Box Office Day 3: Romantic Drama Holds Ground
Sonam Bajwa and Harshvardhan Rane’s romantic drama Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, continued its steady performance on Day 3. The film earned ₹6 crore on Thursday, taking its total to ₹22.75 crore in India.
Produced by Play DMF, the film benefited from positive word-of-mouth in Tier-2 cities and among younger audiences. According to Sacnilk, its Hindi occupancy was 25.14% on Thursday, October 23.
While not a blockbuster, the movie’s stability over weekdays suggests sustained interest. The upcoming Diwali weekend could push it past the ₹30 crore mark, ensuring a profitable theatrical run before its OTT release in November.
🎥 Highlights:
- Day 3 collection: ₹6 crore
- Total: ₹22.75 crore (India)
- Moderate budget: ₹20 crore
- Positive trend in northern circuits
🐘 Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Day 22: Still Roaring Strong
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 cult hit Kantara, continues its exceptional run. Despite entering its fourth week, the film managed to earn ₹6 crore on Thursday (Day 22), taking its total domestic collection to ₹563.50 crore.
The Kannada-language epic, also featuring Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram, has become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2025.
Trade analysts predict that Kantara Chapter 1 could surpass ₹600 crore by the end of its theatrical run, cementing its place among India’s all-time top 10 earners.
🎥 Highlights:
- Day 22 collection: ₹6 crore
- Total collection: ₹563.50 crore
- IMDb rating: 9.0
- Overseas gross: ₹142 crore
👊 Dude Box Office Day 7: Solid Tamil Performer
Director Keerthiswaran’s Tamil-language comedy-drama Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju, has been a pleasant surprise at the box office. On its first Thursday, the film collected ₹2.25 crore, bringing its total domestic tally to ₹56.55 crore.
The youth-centric entertainer, with its mix of humour and romance, has found strong traction in Tamil Nadu’s urban multiplexes. Industry tracker Sacnilk reported occupancy levels of 28–30%, a solid hold considering heavy competition.
🎥 Highlights:
- Day 7 collection: ₹2.25 crore
- Total: ₹56.55 crore
- Audience: Youth and family crowds
- Streaming rights sold to Netflix (unconfirmed)
🐂 Bison: Kaalamaadan Box Office Day 7: Sports Drama Shows Stability
Mari Selvaraj’s sports drama Bison: Kaalamaadan starring Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran saw a minor dip on Thursday but continues to perform steadily. The film collected ₹1.50 crore on Day 7, taking its total to ₹17.15 crore domestically.
The film’s critical acclaim, coupled with its strong IMDb rating of 8.1, is driving word-of-mouth momentum. Despite a niche subject, Bison is expected to maintain collections over its second weekend, especially in Tamil Nadu and Kerala circuits.
🎥 Highlights:
- Day 7 collection: ₹1.50 crore
- Total: ₹17.15 crore
- Genre: Sports/Inspirational
- Strong word-of-mouth among youth audiences
💰 Overall Box Office Snapshot (October 23, 2025)
| Film | Day’s Collection | Total Collection | Verdict/Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamma | ₹12.50 cr | ₹55.10 cr | Hit |
| Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat | ₹6.00 cr | ₹22.75 cr | Steady |
| Kantara Chapter 1 | ₹6.00 cr | ₹563.50 cr | Blockbuster |
| Dude | ₹2.25 cr | ₹56.55 cr | Super Hit (Regional) |
| Bison: Kaalamaadan | ₹1.50 cr | ₹17.15 cr | Moderate Hit |
🔮 Weekend Outlook: Diwali Boost Expected
With the Diwali weekend approaching, box office footfalls are expected to surge.
- Thamma could enter the ₹75 crore club by Sunday.
- Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat might touch ₹30 crore with weekend push.
- Kantara Chapter 1 is likely to sustain its mammoth run with repeat audiences.
Overall, the festive period could contribute a combined ₹100 crore+ weekend haul across all major titles.
📰 Summary
- Top performer: Thamma (₹55.10 crore total)
- Consistent player: Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (₹22.75 crore)
- Box office king: Kantara Chapter 1 (₹563.50 crore)
- Regional winners: Dude and Bison maintaining strong word-of-mouth traction.