Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, two of the most awaited films of the year, have dominated the box office over the Diwali weekend, collectively grossing more than Rs 100 crore. Both films, released on November 1, saw extensive screenings across 6,000 cinemas nationwide, meeting high expectations and marking a successful start to November.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, helmed by director Anees Bazmee, brings back Kartik Aaryan as the beloved character Rooh Baba. The horror-comedy sequel also features Vidya Balan, reprising her iconic role as Avni/Manjulika from the original 2007 film, alongside new cast members Madhuri Dixit Nene and Triptii Dimri. According to a recent Instagram update by Aaryan, the film secured a whopping Rs 110.2 crore net in India over its first weekend. Produced by T-Series Films and Cine1 Studios and distributed by AA Films, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has captured the audience’s attention with its spooky yet entertaining storyline.
Meanwhile, director Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, the third installment in the successful Singham franchise, earned an impressive Rs 121.75 crore net in its first three days, according to Sacnilk. With an ensemble cast featuring Bollywood heavyweights Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor, the action-packed drama has delivered on its promise of high-octane thrills and intense performances. The film is presented by Jio Studios in collaboration with Rohit Shetty Picturez and Devgn Films.
As both films continue their box office journey, their initial success signals strong weeks ahead, bolstered by enthusiastic Diwali audiences and favorable word of mouth.
Credit: This article is based on information from PTI and Sacnilk.
Key Highlights:
- Release Date: November 1, 2024
- Box Office Collections:
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: Rs 110.2 crore net in India.
- Singham Again: Rs 121.75 crore net in India.