Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Boxing Day 1 (live updated): Kartik Aaryan gives tough competition to Singham again | Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan has already declared it his 'biggest Friday' and the numbers prove it. Kartik's biggest opening so far was Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and it looks like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will fetch double the amount. (Singham Again Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Review Live: Kartik Aaryan's film reportedly had higher occupancy than Ajay Devgn's)

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 at 9 pm

According to a report by Sacnilk.com, Bhool Bhulaiyaa has earned 3 ₹33 crore on Friday at 9 pm. The number is expected to continue rising until 10 p.m., when the final figures are available.

The film clashes in theaters with Rohit Shetty's Singham Again, which earned ₹42 crore by 9 p.m. While Singham Again saw a bigger opening, the occupancy for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is higher at 66% versus 55%.

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 vs Singham Again

Bhool Bhulaiyaa is led by Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Triptii Dimri. It's a horror comedy. It is set in Kolkata, West Bengal. The film was officially announced in March 2023.

On the other hand, Singham Again, a police drama, stars Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Jackie Shroff and Ranveer Singh. Salman Khan has a special cameo appearance in the film, which is directed by Rohit Shetty. (Day 1 of Singham Again Box Office Collection (Updated Live): Ajay Devgn, Rohit Shetty's film has a record opening)

Anees Bazmee on the clash

Speaking to ANI, director Anees Bazmee, who directed the third installment of the horror-comedy series Bhool Bhulaiyaa, was happy about the praise for his work.

“Today is my birthday and it is the best birthday present I could ever get. I am happy that the audience loves our film. Personally, I go to the cinema and watch films with an audience. I love seeing their live reactions,” he said.

Anees Bazmee also shared his views on Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 clashing with Singham Again.

“I don't consider it a 'conflict'. Both films were released on the same day. I hope both do good business and become successful,” he added.