The festive season has injected significant energy into the box office, with ‘Thamma’, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, emerging as a major Diwali contender. The horror-comedy has achieved a remarkable ₹91.72 crore in just six days, setting its sights on the coveted ₹100 crore club in India. Its opening day collection of ₹24 crore set a strong precedent for its subsequent success.
Further cementing its status as a box office juggernaut, ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ shows no signs of slowing down. This Kannada folklore epic, directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, has now crossed the ₹589 crore mark domestically. Its widespread appeal has also led to staggering worldwide earnings exceeding ₹800 crore, a testament to its powerful storytelling and cultural resonance.
Competing for audience attention this Diwali, ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, is holding its ground. The romantic film has accumulated ₹41.25 crore after six days, demonstrating a consistent draw at the ticket counters despite a more modest opening.
On the South Indian front, the Tamil films ‘Dude’ and ‘Bison Kaalamaadan’ are exhibiting mixed box office results. ‘Dude’ has reached ₹64.90 crore by its tenth day but experienced a noticeable drop after its initial week. ‘Bison Kaalamaadan’ continues its gradual ascent, reaching ₹35.25 crore on day ten.