Friday, October 25, 2025, proved to be a sluggish day at the box office, with most films experiencing significant dips in earnings. Theaters across India, screening a mix of Bollywood and South Indian releases like ‘Thama’, ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’, ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, and ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’, saw reduced footfalls amid post-festival fatigue and competition. While new releases struggled to maintain momentum, holdover hits like ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ continued their steady run. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the day-wise and cumulative collections (India net, in ₹ crore) based on early estimates.
‘Thama’: Strong Start Fades Amidst Dip
Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s vampire horror-comedy, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, opened explosively on October 18 but has been on a downward trajectory post its impressive debut. After minting ₹24 crore on Day 1, it added ₹22.3 crore on Day 2 and around ₹9.33 crore on Day 3 (Thursday), pushing its 3-day total to ₹55.63 crore. On Friday (Day 8), it collected an estimated ₹5.32 crore—a 43% drop from Thursday—bringing the cumulative to ₹60.95 crore. With a reported budget of ₹125-150 crore, the film needs a weekend rebound to stay on track for profitability. Hindi occupancy hovered at 13.63% on Friday. Co-starring Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, ‘Thama’ has been praised for its humor but faces stiff competition.
‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’: Modest Run Continues with Friday Slump
Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa’s romantic drama, helmed by Manish Hariprasad, debuted on October 19 with ₹8.5-10.7 crore on opening day, followed by ₹9 crore on Day 2 and ₹7.1 crore on Day 3, totaling ₹26.8 crore over the weekend. Thursday brought ₹6 crore, but Friday’s ₹3.05 crore marked a 49% decline, pushing the 7-day total to ₹29.85 crore. Mounted on a modest ₹25-30 crore budget, it’s recovering well (over 100% so far) but needs word-of-mouth to sustain. Hindi occupancy was 18.56% on Friday. The film’s emotional core has resonated, though it’s clashing directly with ‘Thama’.
‘Kantara Chapter 1’: Unstoppable – Steady Earnings Amid Long Run
Rishab Shetty’s epic Kannada mythological actioner, a prequel to the 2022 hit, remains a box office juggernaut 24 days post its October 2 release. It exploded with ₹60 crore on Day 1 and crossed ₹500 crore worldwide by Day 17, hitting ₹567.17 crore net by Thursday (Day 23). Friday added ₹3.06 crore (a 54% drop from Thursday’s ₹6.6 crore but holding strong for a veteran), elevating the total to ₹570.23 crore net. Now India’s highest-grossing film of 2025 (surpassing ‘Chhaava’s ₹807 crore worldwide), it’s eyeing ₹800+ crore globally. Kannada and Hindi versions lead, with 77.41% and 54.57% occupancy respectively on recent days.
‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’: Fading into Low Single Digits
Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s family rom-com, directed by Shashank Khaitan, launched on October 2 with ₹9.25-10.11 crore but has tapered off sharply. It hit ₹60.47 crore net by Thursday (Day 24). Friday’s meager ₹0.12 crore (a 60% plunge from Thursday’s ₹0.30 crore) brings the cumulative to ₹60.59 crore net, with worldwide at ₹104 crore. Budgeted at ₹80 crore, it’s a marginal hit but struggling in its extended run, with Hindi occupancy at 15.52% recently. Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf add charm, but competition has hurt longevity.
| Film | Friday (Oct 25) | Thursday (Oct 24) | % Drop | Cumulative Net (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thama | 5.32 | 9.33 | 43% | 60.95 |
| Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat | 3.05 | 6.00 | 49% | 29.85 |
| Kantara Chapter 1 | 3.06 | 6.60 | 54% | 570.23 |
| Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari | 0.12 | 0.30 | 60% | 60.59 |
Overall, the box office reflects a post-Diwali lull, with audiences favoring established hits like ‘Kantara’. Newer films must leverage the weekend for recovery. All figures are early estimates; final tallies may vary.
