The Diwali release of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, directed by Anees Bazmee, is enjoying a fantastic run at the box office, setting a new milestone for Kartik Aaryan. Over its opening weekend, the horror-comedy earned an impressive ₹157 crore globally, marking a new record for the lead actor.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Opening Weekend Box Office Collection
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 quickly crossed the ₹100 crore mark by Saturday, and despite a slight dip in collections on Sunday due to Bhai Dooj festivities, it brought in an additional ₹50 crore on that day alone. According to Sacnilk, the film’s total earnings in India now stand at ₹106 crore net (₹127 crore gross) for the opening weekend. Overseas, it raked in an additional $3.6 million (around ₹30 crore), making the worldwide total for the weekend a whopping ₹157 crore.
Competing with Singham Again and Coming Out Strong
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 released alongside Rohit Shetty’s high-profile action film Singham Again, which posed stiff competition at the box office. Despite receiving fewer screens in India—only 40% compared to the 60% given to Singham Again—Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 held strong with an impressive 70-75% occupancy rate throughout the weekend. This shows the film’s popularity, drawing audiences despite fewer available shows.
Monday Box Office Prediction
With the Diwali holiday boosting its initial performance, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 now faces the crucial Monday test, when weekday collections usually drop. How well it performs on this first weekday will be an important indicator of its long-term box office potential. For Monday Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 may grab 15 cr.
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About Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
This third installment in the popular Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise reunites Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan, with new additions Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri joining the cast. While the first film, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, focused on psychological thrills, the second installment in 2022 embraced a horror-comedy tone with Kartik, Tabu, and Kiara Advani. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 continues this legacy, blending horror and humor to captivate audiences across generations.
