Sun Nov 03 14:50:28 UTC 2024: ## Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Opens Strong, But Singham Again Takes the Lead on Diwali

**Mumbai, India** – Kartik Aaryan’s horror comedy “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” had a successful opening day at the box office, earning a worldwide collection of ₹55 crore (nett). However, the film fell slightly behind Ajay Devgn’s action blockbuster “Singham Again”, which raked in a massive ₹65 crore worldwide on its first day.

Despite the strong performance, “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” faced stiff competition from “Singham Again”, which enjoyed a higher overall occupancy at 75.30% in Hindi. The horror comedy registered a domestic collection of ₹35.50 crore (nett) in India, while “Singham Again” led with ₹43.70 crore.

Trade expert Taran Adarsh took to X to share the combined Day 1 box office numbers, stating that “Singham Again” had a clear advantage, collecting ₹43.70 crore while “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” secured ₹36.60 crore in India.

“Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” stars Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri, and is set in Kolkata, West Bengal. The film follows Rooh Baba (Kartik) as he travels to a royal palace and encounters a young man claiming to be the shehzada.

“Singham Again”, directed by Rohit Shetty, features an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Jackie Shroff, and Ranveer Singh. Salman Khan also has a special cameo in the film.

Both films released on Friday during the Diwali festivities, offering audiences a choice between a spooky comedy and a high-octane action thriller. It remains to be seen how both films will perform throughout the holiday weekend.

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