Mumbai: The Diwali box office is set for an electrifying clash as two highly anticipated films, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again, compete for dominance. Both films are vying to secure the maximum number of screens, and the competition is evident in their impressive advance booking numbers.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, starring Kartik Aaryan, has taken an early lead in the advance booking race. The film has already grossed over ₹1 crore in pre-sales, with approximately 29,442 tickets sold1. Directed by Anees Bazmee, this horror-comedy sequel has generated significant buzz, promising a blend of scares and laughs that fans have eagerly awaited.On the other hand, Singham Again, directed by Rohit Shetty and featuring Ajay Devgn, is not far behind. The action-packed cop drama has grossed around ₹23.98 lakh in advance bookings, with 3,313 tickets sold2. Despite a slightly slower start, the film’s strong franchise following and star-studded cast, including special appearances by Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, and Deepika Padukone, are expected to draw large crowds.The competition extends beyond ticket sales to the allocation of screens. Currently, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has secured more shows, with 1,790 screenings compared to Singham Again’s 4033. However, industry insiders predict that the final distribution of screens will be closely contested, with both films likely to adjust their strategies based on early audience reactions.As the release date approaches, the excitement among fans is palpable. Both films are set to hit theaters on November 1, 2024, and the box office battle is expected to intensify. The outcome will depend not only on advance bookings but also on word-of-mouth reviews and audience preferences.With just a few days left until the big release, the race between Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again promises to be one of the most thrilling box office showdowns in recent memory.