Cinephiles are in for a delightful treat this Diwali! A major box office clash is set between Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again, with fans eagerly anticipating an epic showdown. As the release date approaches, both films are generating buzz and creating excitement in the industry. Each has secured substantial non-theatrical deals, marking career highs for their respective franchises. Notably, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has landed Kartik Aaryan his best non-theatrical deal to date. Following his successful portrayal of ‘Rooh Baba’ in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Aaryan has captured the hearts of audiences, and with the return of Vidya Balan as the iconic Manjulika, expectations are soaring.
According to a report from Pinkvilla, the film has locked in a remarkable non-theatrical deal worth ₹135 crores, encompassing digital, satellite, and music rights—making it the largest deal yet for this horror-comedy franchise.On the other hand, Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again has reportedly secured a staggering non-theatrical deal of ₹200 crores, marking a significant milestone in the careers of both Devgn and director Rohit Shetty.Both films are part of well-established franchises, being the third installments of Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Singham. Additionally, Singham Again is integrated into Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe, which includes hits like Sooryavanshi and Simmba. Both movies feature impressive ensemble casts.Aneez Bazmee’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 sees Kartik Aaryan reprising his role as Rooh Baba, joined by the original Manjulika, Vidya Balan.
The film also features Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri in prominent roles. In contrast, Singham Again boasts a star-studded lineup, including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor. Notably, the film will also feature Akshay Kumar from Sooryavanshi and Ranveer Singh from Simmba, further intertwining the narratives within the universe.As Singham Again claims victory in the non-theatrical deals battle, it remains to be seen which film will dominate the box office. Both Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 are set for release on November 1.
