November 2, 2024: Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has taken the box office by storm, marking a significant milestone as the biggest opener of his career. The actor himself proudly called it his “biggest Friday,” and the numbers support his claim. Until now, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 held the title of Kartik’s top opener, but the third installment has more than doubled its predecessor’s opening collection.
As per a report by Sacnilk.com, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 brought in ₹35.5 crore on its opening Friday. Despite releasing alongside Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, which had an impressive opening of over ₹43 crore, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 enjoyed a higher occupancy rate in theaters, standing at 66% compared to Singham Again‘s 55%.
Here’s a look at Kartik Aaryan’s biggest openers so far:
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: ₹14.11 crore
- Love Aaj Kal: ₹12.40 crore
- Pati Patni Aur Woh: ₹9.10 crore
- Satyaprem Ki Katha: ₹8.25 crore
- Luka Chuppi: ₹8.1 crore
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 vs Singham Again
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 stars Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri in a horror-comedy set against the vibrant backdrop of Kolkata, West Bengal. Officially announced in March 2023, the film builds on the success of its previous installment, bringing fresh scares and laughs.
Meanwhile, Singham Again is another high-octane cop drama from Rohit Shetty, headlined by an ensemble cast that includes Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Jackie Shroff, and Ranveer Singh. The film also features a special cameo by Salman Khan, adding star power to its line-up.