Ullu Original 48 Best — Ek Deewana Tha Part 1 2024

The success of Ullu series often hinges on the charisma of its cast rather than technical acting prowess.

The success of any character-driven thriller rests heavily on the shoulders of its lead actors, and Ek Deewana Tha delivers in this department. Ullu has a reputation for introducing fresh faces who bring a raw, unpolished energy to the screen, and this series is no different.

Let us be honest: Ullu is not winning Filmfare awards. However, within its genre, Ek Deewana Tha Part 1 has received above-average reviews.

IMDb rating (as of mid-2024): 6.7/10 from 1,200+ votes. For Ullu, that is high (most hover around 3-5). ek deewana tha part 1 2024 ullu original 48 best

What critics say:

Criticisms: The dialogue is melodramatic, and the BGM overpowers some intimate moments. Also, the “best” 48-minute version is not always easy to find on official apps—sometimes the platform defaults to a 28-minute edit.

Since this is Part 1, the story is incomplete. Based on the final frame of the 48-minute cut: The success of Ullu series often hinges on

Ek Deewana Tha Part 1 introduces us to Aarav (played by a newcomer, often credited as Kabir Singh in the Ullu universe), a reclusive photographer who lives in a hill station. He develops an unhealthy fixation on Meera (played by Anupama), a married woman vacationing with her neglectful husband, Rohan.

What starts as innocent stalking—capturing her candid photos—turns into a dangerous game. Aarav creates a fake online persona and befriends Meera, all while living in the same resort. The cliffhanger comes at the 42-minute mark when Meera discovers Aarav’s hidden camera setup in her suite. The final 6 minutes deliver a twist: the "Deewana" (crazy lover) might actually be protecting her from a bigger threat—her own husband’s contract killing plot.

The 48-minute runtime allows the director, Rajiv S. Ruia (known for Mastizaade and now digital pivots), to build atmospheric dread rather than jumping straight into explicit content. Criticisms: The dialogue is melodramatic, and the BGM

While Ullu often casts newcomers, Ek Deewana Tha benefits from some familiar faces:

Supporting cast includes a nosy hotel maid and a local cop—both padding the runtime but adding to the small-town paranoia.