Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Box Office Day 3: Kartik Aaryan’s Horror Comedy Hits Rs 100 Crore, Becomes 2024’s Blockbuster!
The year 2024 has become a golden year for Bollywood’s horror-comedy genre, with audiences embracing films that blend scares with laughter. Following the massive success of Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's Stree 2, Kartik Aaryan and Triptii Dimri’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has joined the ranks of top-grossing Bollywood films. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the film crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in its opening weekend, making it a blockbuster success.
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 earned Rs 33.5 crore on Sunday alone, bringing its weekend total to Rs 106 crore. Despite a slight dip in earnings on Friday and Saturday, the movie showed resilience at the box office. On Friday, it earned Rs 35.5 crore, and on Saturday, Rs 37 crore. The film’s strong start has made it the third-highest opener of the year, following Stree 2 and Singham Again.
While Stree 2 set the record for the highest opening this year with Rs 55.40 crore, Singham Again followed closely with Rs 43.70 crore. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, with its Rs 35.5 crore debut, did exceptionally well given its slightly smaller release scale. The film also managed an impressive Rs 55.3 crore in international markets on its first day, marking it as a hit worldwide.
Audience Demand Drives Late-Night Shows
One surprising trend that has emerged with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is the growing demand for late-night showings. With packed theaters and an increase in weekend occupancy to 67.27 percent, many cinemas have added screenings as late as 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. This boost in viewership shows the film’s strong word-of-mouth appeal, especially for evening and night shows.
Different cities have shown varying levels of occupancy for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Here are some notable figures:
- Chennai: Leading with the highest occupancy at 84.25 percent, despite offering only 56 shows.
- Lucknow: Holding strong with 79.75 percent occupancy across 177 shows.
- Mumbai: Enjoyed 77.75 percent occupancy, with a hefty 826 shows.
- Delhi NCR: Offered the most screenings (1010), achieving a respectable 63.75 percent occupancy.
- Hyderabad: Reported the lowest occupancy at 56.5 percent with 207 shows.
On Sunday, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 had a total of 4,397 shows across India, an increase from 4,294 shows the previous day, reflecting the movie’s growing popularity.
What’s Driving Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’s Success?
The film’s mix of horror and humor resonates well with audiences seeking fresh, entertaining experiences. Kartik Aaryan’s comedic timing and Triptii Dimri’s unique performance have brought characters to life in a way that’s both thrilling and relatable. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, as part of an already beloved franchise, had a loyal fan base eagerly awaiting its release. However, the film’s modest start shows that it had to win over new fans as well. Through strong word-of-mouth and social media buzz, the movie has managed to do just that.
