Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (BB3) is riding a wave of success, proving to be one of the biggest hits of 2024. The horror-comedy, directed by Anees Bazmee, continues to perform well at the box office and has even surpassed some of Ajay Devgn’s biggest films in terms of earnings. As of day 12, BB3 has earned ₹208.25 crore nett in India, and with a strong overseas collection of ₹78 crore, the film’s total worldwide earnings stand at ₹327.75 crore. This is a remarkable achievement for Kartik Aaryan, especially considering that BB3 marked his biggest opening film to date.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the film’s performance:
Domestic Collection:
India Nett Collection (12 Days): ₹208.25 crore
Overseas Collection (12 Days): ₹78 crore
– Total Worldwide Collection: ₹327.75 crore
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 vs. Ajay Devgn’s Hits:
BB3 has already beaten two of Ajay Devgn’s high-grossing films:
Shaitaan (2024) – ₹211.06 crore
Drishyam 2 (2022) – ₹286.36 crore
This is especially significant given that Drishyam 2 was a major success, and Shaitaan, despite being a newer release, also had a strong box office run.
While BB3 did experience a dip in collections on the second Monday and Tuesday (a common trend for most films), it’s clear that it’s maintaining solid numbers thanks to a strong fanbase and positive word-of-mouth. The film’s success isn’t just restricted to India; its overseas performance shows that Kartik Aaryan’s popularity is growing on the global stage, further solidifying his position as one of Bollywood’s top stars.
The movie’s success party, held recently with the full cast and crew, was a celebration of this major milestone. The film features Kartik Aaryan in his role as ‘Rooh Baba,’ a charming ghostbuster, alongside Vidya Balan, Triptii Dimri, and Madhuri Dixit, all of whom have contributed to the film’s mass appeal.
Given the strong performance so far, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has the potential to continue its box office dominance, although crossing the ₹350 crore mark will depend on its sustained performance over the coming weeks. It is poised to be one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of the year.
