Directed by Anees Bazmee, the horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, featuring Kartik Aaryan alongside Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri, has kicked off with impressive numbers this opening weekend. Early estimates suggest that the film has garnered between Rs 96.00 crore and Rs 97.50 crore over its first three days. It debuted with Rs 33.25 crore on Friday, followed by Rs 34.50 crore on Saturday, and an estimated Rs 29.00 to 31.00 crore on Sunday, bringing the total just shy of the Rs 100 crore milestone.
The film is performing exceptionally well across various regions, with standout collections in CI, West Bengal, Orissa, and Delhi. The top three national chains—PVR Inox and Cinepolis—contributed approximately Rs 46.00 crore over the weekend, accounting for nearly 47 percent of the total earnings. The ultimate lifetime collections for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will hinge on its performance on Monday, as well as the trends observed during the weekdays. Given its strong opening, manageable production costs, and existing competition, the film is poised to achieve a clean hit verdict, with potential for even greater success based on its Monday numbers.
The three-day collection marks the highest ever for Kartik Aaryan, and it will be intriguing to see if it surpasses the lifetime total of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (Rs 182 crore), making it the first film for the actor to break into the Rs 200 crore club.Additionally, there has been an increase in screenings for the film over the weekend, rising from 40 percent of the total on Friday to approximately 47 percent by Sunday—a promising indicator for its ongoing success.Here’s a breakdown of the opening weekend collections for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3:
- Friday: Rs 33.25 crore
- Saturday: Rs 34.50 crore
- Sunday: Rs 29.00 crore (Approx)
- Total: Rs 97.25 crore
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