Kartik Aaryan’s horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is showing impressive strength at the box office, particularly during its second weekend. The film recorded a substantial jump on its ninth day, collecting approximately ₹15.50 crore, bringing its total Indian box office collection to ₹183 crore.
Box Office Performance
The film has maintained steady momentum since its release on November 1, 2024. Here’s the day-wise collection breakdown:
- Day 1: ₹36.60 crore
- Day 2: ₹38.40 crore
- Day 3: ₹35.20 crore
- Day 4: ₹17.80 crore
- Day 5: ₹13.50 crore
- Day 6: ₹12.74 crore
- Day 7: ₹12.21 crore
- Day 8: ₹10.00 crore
- Day 9: ₹15.50 crore
Battle with Singham Again
In an interesting box office clash, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has emerged stronger than Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again during the second weekend. While Singham Again collected ₹11.5 crore on its ninth day, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 pulled ahead with ₹15.50 crore. This performance is particularly noteworthy considering Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’s relatively modest budget compared to the big-budget Singham Again.
Theater Occupancy
The success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is reflected in its strong theater occupancy rates. The film is maintaining a 36% occupancy rate in its second week, compared to Singham Again’s 30%. In key markets like Mumbai and NCR, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is showing impressive numbers:
- Mumbai: 44.5% occupancy (801 shows)
- NCR: 34.75% occupancy (1060 shows)
Future Prospects
The horror-comedy is now poised to enter the prestigious ₹200 crore club, with industry experts predicting this milestone will be achieved by the end of its second Sunday. The film has already surpassed its budget of approximately ₹150 crore and entered the profit zone for its makers.
Impact on Bollywood
The success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 marks a significant trend in Bollywood, where horror and horror-comedy films are gaining mainstream success. This year has seen several horror films becoming top earners, proving that the genre, once considered niche, can deliver substantial box office returns.
Looking Ahead
With no major Hindi film releases scheduled for the remainder of the month, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has a clear window to continue its successful run. Industry analysts suggest the film could potentially cross the ₹300 crore mark in its lifetime run. The film is also just ₹2 crore away from becoming Kartik Aaryan’s highest-grossing film, potentially surpassing the record held by Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.
The film’s success demonstrates that well-made content with the right mix of horror and comedy can attract audiences to theaters, even when competing against bigger-budget films. Its steady performance and growing numbers indicate strong word-of-mouth publicity and audience appreciation, making it one of the notable box office successes of 2024.
