Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 had a stellar opening day at the box office, exceeding expectations with early trends indicating a collection of 36-38 crores. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the film features Triptii Dimri as the leading lady, alongside returning favorites like Vidya Balan as Manjulika, Rajpal Yadav, and Sanjay Mishra, with Madhuri Dixit and Vijay Raaz also making appearances.
The film garnered impressive advance bookings, raking in over 16 crores, and maintained strong ticket sales throughout the day. The highest occupancy rates were seen in Kolkata, which boasted 95% during evening shows, followed closely by Delhi-NCR at 94%. Other regions also performed well, with Chandigarh at 93%, Bhopal at 90%, Mumbai at 88%, and Ahmedabad at 85%. Overall, the film had a show count exceeding 10,000 nationwide, marking a significant achievement.
Comparatively, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has performed 155-169% better than its predecessor, which opened with 14.11 crores. This opening sets a new record for Kartik Aaryan, eclipsing the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, making it the biggest opener of his career. Released on November 1, 2024, just in time for the Diwali holiday, the film is on track for a successful run despite mixed reviews.
