'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' remains strong; earns ₹237.75cr in 20 days
What's the story
Kartik Aaryan's horror-comedy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, continues to hold its ground at the box office. On its 20th day of release, the film earned an estimated ₹2.25 crore, equal to Tuesday's earnings, taking its total collection to ₹237.75 crore. If this pace continues, it is expected to cross the ₹240 crore mark by the end of its third week in theaters.
Box office goal
'BB3' aims for ₹250 crore finish despite competition
Despite the competition from other releases like Ajay Devgn's Singham Again and Vikrant Massey's The Sabarmati Report, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has managed to hold its ground. The film is now eyeing a ₹250 crore nett total collection to wrap up its theatrical run. The target appears to be within reach considering the film's steady performance at the box office thus far.
Record-breaking success
'BB3' is among highest-earning Diwali releases of all time
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which was released over the extended Diwali weekend (November 1), has emerged as one of the highest-earning Diwali releases of all time. The film had a massive first week with an impressive collection of ₹158.25 crore, followed by a modest second-week earning of ₹58 crore. In its third week at the box office, the film's collections stand at an estimated ₹20 crore nett.
Franchise success
'BB3' franchise's combined earnings and OTT release update
The Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise, comprising all three films, has earned a whopping ₹472.5 crore nett at the domestic box office. The franchise's total worldwide gross is estimated to be around ₹700 crore. Meanwhile, fans waiting for the film's OTT release may have to wait until January 2025, according to recent reports.