This Diwali saw an exciting clash between two major Bollywood franchises. On one side was Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again, and on the other was Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Surprisingly, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 came out on top, beating its rival not only in return on investment (ROI) but also in worldwide box office collections. It surpassed its predecessor by an impressive margin of over ₹160 crores. Let’s take a closer look at its global earnings! See Pushpa 2 Worldwide Box Office: Allu Arjun’s Blockbuster Hits ₹1450 Cr
Directed by Anees Bazmee, the third installment of Bhool Bhulaiyaa had several advantages. The biggest was the strong backing of an already successful franchise. The second part had been a massive hit and brought much-needed success to Bollywood during the tough post-COVID period. This goodwill gave the threequel a significant boost. Additionally, the film’s horror-comedy genre was extremely popular in 2024, which worked in its favor.
Along with these pre-release advantages, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 received positive feedback from moviegoers, who called it a fun, entertaining watch. This support helped it achieve remarkable numbers, even against the big-budget Cop Universe film. Starting with an opening of ₹36.60 crores, the movie went on to earn ₹281.56 crore net at the Indian box office. Including taxes, the total gross collection in India reached ₹332.24 crores.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: A Box Office Winner
Made on a budget of ₹150 crores, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 proved to be a solid hit at the Indian box office. With a net collection of ₹281.56 crores, the film secured a “plus” verdict.
The Kartik Aaryan-starrer also performed exceptionally well overseas, wrapping up its international run with a gross collection of ₹88.98 crores. Combining its Indian gross and overseas gross, the film achieved a massive ₹421.22 crores worldwide. This remarkable figure made it the highest-grossing film in the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise by a significant margin.
For context, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 earned ₹260.49 crores gross worldwide. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 outperformed it by 61.70%, marking a commendable achievement for the franchise.
Worldwide Collection Breakdown:
- India Net: ₹281.56 crores
- India Gross: ₹332.24 crores
- Overseas Gross: ₹88.98 crores
- Worldwide Gross: ₹421.22 crores