Box Office Clash: Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Shatter Records with Diwali Release.
Bollywood’s Diwali extravaganza has delivered massive box office hits with Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, as both films set new records for their actors and directors. Despite the direct competition, the films collectively registered around ₹227 crore nett in their first three days, showcasing the undeniable star power of Ajay Devgn and Kartik Aaryan.
Directed by Rohit Shetty, Singham Again has emerged as the biggest opener of Ajay Devgn’s career, surpassing his previous record set by Singham Returns. The cop-drama clocked ₹43.5 crore on its opening day and went on to record the largest opening weekend for Devgn with ₹121 crore nett, making it the second-largest Bollywood opening of 2024.
Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 also rewrote franchise records, achieving ₹35.5 crore on its opening day—the biggest of his career. The horror-comedy earned ₹106 crore nett over the weekend, marking Aaryan’s first ₹100 crore opener.
Together, these Diwali releases set the record for the biggest single-day collection by a Hindi film on November 2, delivering ₹80.50 crore combined. With record-breaking weekend figures, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 have not only thrilled audiences but also reinforced Bollywood’s box office resurgence.
As the films enter their first full week, the industry is watching to see if they can maintain momentum and continue this historic run.
