The romantic thriller 'Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat', starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, has become a major talking point since its release. Directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, the film hit theaters in October 2025 and later arrived on OTT platforms in December 2025. While marketed as a love drama, the movie has stirred significant discussion for its disturbing plot and an emotionally charged, controversial finale that has left audiences deeply divided.
From Obsession to Public Revenge: The Story's Dark Turn
The narrative centers on Vikramaditya Bhosle, played by Harshvardhan Rane, the entitled son of a powerful politician. Believing his every whim must be obeyed, he becomes fixated on actor Adaa Randhawa, portrayed by Sonam Bajwa. His pursuit is framed not as romance but as a chilling exercise in control, where he manipulates her career and invades her privacy. Using his political clout, he even demands she marry him within a month. Adaa consistently rejects him, explicitly labeling his obsession as dangerous and unhealthy.
The film's pivotal moment arrives at the interval. Feeling utterly failed by the system and pushed to the brink, Adaa makes a drastic public move. On live television, she announces she will spend one night with anyone who kills Vikram before Dussehra. This shocking twist mirrors Vikram's own tyrannical behavior, plunging the story into a morally complex zone where the victim adopts the methods of her tormentor.
Unraveling the Villain: Trauma and a Late Apology
As the plot progresses, the layers behind Vikram's tyranny are peeled back. His friend Sawant reveals a childhood marred by emotional abuse, where Vikram was blamed for his mother's death. This core trauma led him to believe he was unworthy of genuine love, fueling his need to possess and control rather than connect. This crucial backstory adds depth to his character. In a key moment of realization, Vikram finally understands the gravity of his actions and offers Adaa a sincere apology, acknowledging that her choice matters more than his desire.
A Sacrificial Climax That Sparks Debate
The climax delivers a fatal confrontation. Seeing Adaa as a permanent threat, Vikram's father orders her assassination. His aide, Saawant, fires the shot, but Vikram steps in front of the bullet to save her. His death scene transforms hostility into a quiet, painful moment of connection. The most controversial sequence follows: Adaa places Vikram's engagement ring on her own finger. In death, the villain is reframed as a martyr in her eyes, creating a symbolic 'union in death.'
This ending has split viewers. Some interpret it as a tragically 'happy' resolution born from ultimate sacrifice and twisted love. Others criticize it as a problematic attempt to redeem a deeply toxic 'red flag' character through a single sacrificial act, wrapped in Bollywood's familiar trope of extreme passion, or 'shiddat'. The film, through its unsettling journey from obsession to sacrifice, continues to provoke intense debate about the nature of love, trauma, and redemption.
