Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Worldwide Box Office Collection: Kartik Aaryan’s Horror Comedy Enters Top 10 Grossing Indian Films of the Year, Nears ₹250 Cr
Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is riding high at the box office, marking itself as one of the year’s top-grossing Indian films. Within its first week, the horror-comedy has amassed an impressive ₹241 crore worldwide, positioning it firmly among the top 10 highest-grossing Indian films of 2024.
Week 1 Success and Competition with Major Releases
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has enjoyed a stellar opening week, achieving ₹158.25 crore net (around ₹189.75 crore gross) within India alone. Released alongside Singham Again, directed by Rohit Shetty, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 held its ground despite fewer screens and fierce competition from Shetty’s multi-starrer action film. The Diwali weekend provided a perfect backdrop for its initial success, giving it a robust start that continued through the week.
Internationally, the film has also performed remarkably, earning ₹52 crore from overseas markets and bringing its total worldwide box office collection to ₹241 crore by the end of its first week.
Surpassing Vettaiyan and Closing in on Singham Again
On day 7, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 claimed its place in the top 10 Indian films of the year, entering at number nine, just behind Singham Again (₹260 crore) and surpassing Vettaiyan, which had grossed ₹235 crore. Given that Vettaiyan featured a stellar ensemble cast, including Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, and Fahadh Faasil, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’s performance is a remarkable achievement, further solidifying the franchise’s popularity.
Director Anees Bazmee’s Response to the Success
Director Anees Bazmee has expressed his heartfelt appreciation and excitement over the film’s incredible reception. In recent interviews, he shared his joy at seeing audiences embrace the unique mix of horror and comedy, a genre combination he finds both challenging and rewarding. Bazmee praised the cast and crew’s dedication, attributing the success to their efforts, which helped bring this sequel to life in a way that resonated with both new viewers and fans of the franchise. His gratitude and enthusiasm reflect the shared pride among the entire team as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 climbs to its prominent spot among this year’s top-grossing films.
Day 8: A Solid Start to the Second Week
As the film enters its second week, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has continued to show resilience at the box office, even amidst mixed reviews. While day 8 saw a slower start in morning shows, it quickly gained momentum during evening and night screenings, following a trend from earlier weekdays. Early estimates indicate day 8’s earnings to be around ₹9.25-9.75 crore, bringing the total net collection in India to approximately ₹178 crore.
Box Office Performance Breakdown
Here’s a daily breakdown of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’s collection during its first week in theatres:
- Day 1: ₹36.60 crore
- Day 2: ₹38.40 crore
- Day 3: ₹35.20 crore
- Day 4: ₹17.80 crore
- Day 5: ₹15.91 crore
- Day 6: ₹12.74 crore
- Day 7: ₹12.21 crore
- Day 8 (Estimate): ₹9.25-9.75 crore
What’s next?
With weekend audiences returning, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is expected to see another boost in earnings, potentially surpassing the lifetime collections of its predecessor, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which closed at ₹185.57 crore net in India. Featuring a cast that includes Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Triptii Dimri, and Madhuri Dixit, the film’s unique blend of horror and humor seems poised to keep drawing audiences to theatres.
Note: Box office figures are based on industry estimates and have not been independently verified.
