'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' slightly drops; collects ₹239.65cr by Day 21
What's the story
The horror-comedy sequel Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, featuring Kartik Aaryan, has reportedly raked in a whopping ₹239.65cr at the box office in its third week (Day 21).
The film, directed by Anees Bazmee, has not only become one of this year's biggest hits but also established a new record for Aaryan as his highest-grossing film ever.
Trade analysts predict it will soon cross the ₹250cr mark.
Box office battle
'BB3' maintained momentum despite stiff competition
Despite stiff competition from other new releases such as Ajay Devgn's Singham Again, The Sabarmati Express, and Gladiator II, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has managed to hold its ground.
The film opened with a whopping ₹35cr on day one, as per reports, and crossed the ₹100cr mark within its opening weekend.
It continued to draw audiences through its first and second weeks in theaters, earning an estimated ₹158.25cr and ₹58cr respectively.
Record-breaking predictions
'BB3' daily haul and OTT release
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which stars an ensemble cast including Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, and Rajpal Yadav, earned ₹1.65cr on Thursday, as per Sacnilk.
The film's success has been attributed to positive word-of-mouth and glowing reviews from critics.
Reportedly, the makers are eyeing a January 2025 OTT release for their venture, following the same strategy as competitor Rohit Shetty's Singham Again.