The Indian box office saw an intense battle between two major Bollywood releases, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, during their opening weekend. Both films aimed to dominate the box office, but only one could take the lead. Let’s break down the performance of both films over the first four days.
Day 1: A Strong Start for Both Films
The opening day saw both Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 performing strongly. However, it was Singham Again, starring Ajay Devgn, that took the lead with a ₹ 43.5 crore collection, outperforming Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which earned ₹ 35.5 crore.
Day 2: ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ Gathers Momentum
On Day 2, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 saw a 4.23% rise in earnings, bringing in ₹ 37 crore. Meanwhile, Singham Again experienced a slight dip of 2.30%, collecting ₹ 42.5 crore. Despite the rise for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Singham Again still held a higher daily collection.
Day 3: Weekend Dip for Both Films
Sunday saw a slight drop in collections for both films. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 earned ₹ 33.5 crore, a 9.46% decline. Singham Again saw a steeper 15.88% drop, collecting ₹ 35.75 crore. Despite a larger dip, Singham Again maintained a lead.
Day 4: A Tied Day
On Day 4, both films ended up with an equal ₹ 17.5 crore, marking a leveling of audience interest after the initial weekend rush.
The Final Verdict: ‘Singham Again’ Wins the Opening Weekend
After the first four days, Singham Again grossed ₹ 139.25 crore net in India, surpassing Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which earned ₹ 123.50 crore net.
Worldwide Box Office: A Close Race
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 earned ₹ 163.2 crore worldwide, with ₹ 36 crore from overseas markets. Singham Again outperformed with ₹ 186 crore worldwide, including ₹ 40 crore from international markets.
Both Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 attracted large audiences, showing Bollywood’s diverse appeal—Singham Again with action-packed sequences and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 with its unique horror-comedy blend. This box office clash highlighted the enduring popularity of both films in Indian cinema.
