Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Movie Review: Is this Love or just Obsession? The Harshvardhan Rane – Sonam Bajwa Starrer Decoded

Bollywood just can’t let go of its favourite trope — the all-consuming, passionate love that often turns toxic. Director Milap Milan Zaveri, known for Marjaavaan and Satyameva Jayate, brings this fiery melodrama back with Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (EDKD). The film pairs the striking duo of Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa in a tale of love, heartbreak, and obsession. Here, we present our complete Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Review.

But here’s the million-dollar question: Does it deliver powerful romance, or revisit a familiar, problematic path?

Honestly, after watching the film, I found the answer complicated. Let’s dive into the deewaniyat.

Story of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat: When ‘No’ Means… Well, Never Mind

The story centers on Vikramaditya Bhonsle (Harshvardhan Rane), a powerful young politician whose entire world stops the moment he sees Adaa Randhawa (Sonam Bajwa), a beautiful and successful film actress. What starts as a grand ‘love at first sight’ premise—the staple of 90s cinema—quickly spirals out of control.

Adaa is a modern woman. She rejects Vikramaditya’s proposal straight away, seeing his immediate obsession as possessive lust, not genuine love. Fair enough, right? But Vikramaditya, a man of power who isn’t used to hearing “no,” decides her refusal is simply a challenge. He turns his life into a relentless, high-pressure campaign to win her over, or perhaps, to wear her down. The film then tracks the chaotic and frankly devastating consequences of this pursuit, as Adaa fights for her career and personal freedom against a man who truly believes his obsession is her ultimate destiny.

Cast of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat: Looks and Chemistry Over Logic

If there’s one thing EDKD has in spades, it’s the undeniable sizzle between its lead pair.

Harshvardhan Rane is perfectly cast as the brooding, intense lover. If you liked him in Sanam Teri Kasam, you’ll see him leaning right back into that emotionally tormented niche. He brings a compelling, almost tragic look to his character, making it deceptively easy to empathize with Vikramaditya, even when his actions are completely out of line. He embodies the ‘anti-hero’ aesthetic that seems to resonate with a certain segment of the audience.

Sonam Bajwa as Adaa is the strong counter-force. She’s beautiful and defiant, embodying the frustration of a woman whose agency is stripped away by one man’s ego. Bajwa does well to portray the fear and subsequent rage of a person who has to fight for the basic right to be left alone. She holds her own against Rane’s intensity, a commendable effort considering the script’s limitations.

The Direction: A Loud, Dated Melodrama

Milap Milan Zaveri’s signature is all over this film. It’s unapologetically massy—full of those dramatic, slow-motion shots and seeti-maar (whistle-worthy) dialogues that blur the line between emotional poetry and sheer absurdity.

The biggest failing here is the insistence on glorifying obsession. The film works overtime to present Vikramaditya’s relentless stalking and emotional manipulation as a sign of pure devotion. This is where the narrative feels most dated and out of touch with today’s sensibilities. We’ve seen enough cinema to know that a man who can’t take “no” for an answer isn’t a hero, no matter how good he looks while delivering heavy dialogue.

The 140-minute runtime feels long because the story often circles the same point: he pursues, she rejects, repeat. While the climax attempts a sharp turn by giving Adaa a moment of empowerment, it feels like an implausible and desperate attempt to salvage a fundamentally regressive premise.

The Soundtrack: The Heart of the Film

Thank goodness for the music! If you’re going to watch Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, it should be for its excellent soundtrack. Songs like “Mera Hua,” “Dil Dil Dil,” and the title track are genuinely beautiful, melodic, and full of the pathos the screenplay struggles to earn. The music is the USP, providing the emotional weight and intensity that the writing often lacks. Seriously, the songs are great.

Box Office Report: Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has secured a surprisingly robust opening at the box office, defying industry expectations despite its clash with the major Diwali release, Thamma. The Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa starrer netted an estimated ₹9.00 Crore on its opening day (Tuesday, October 21, 2025), a strong performance attributed to the lead actor’s mass appeal, especially after the re-run success of his previous romantic drama. The film maintained a respectable hold on its second day, earning an estimated ₹7.50 Crore, resulting in a two-day India net total of approximately ₹16.50 Crore. This solid initial collection is particularly notable given the limited screen count, with evening and night shows driving occupancy. Analysts suggest that if the film continues this encouraging trend over the extended festive weekend, it is well on its way to a hit verdict, potentially surpassing the ₹40-50 Crore mark due to its moderate production budget.

The Verdict: Is It Worth Your Time?

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is a loud, visually polished romantic drama that will appeal primarily to fans of vintage-style Bollywood melodrama. The gorgeous leads and the hit songs provide enough spectacle to make it watchable.

However, be warned: this movie is deeply flawed. It’s a throwback that brings back the worst of the ’90s toxic romance clichés. It mistakes obsession for love and gives a dangerous platform to a storyline that normalizes ignoring consent.

If you enjoy big, intense love stories, love Harshvardhan Rane or Sonam Bajwa, and can separate the phenomenal music from the problematic message, it’s a one-time, popcorn-and-a-brain-off kind of watch. For everyone else, maybe wait for the OTT release and stick to the soundtrack.

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