Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Vs Singham Again: A Look At Day 1 Advance Booking Collections

This Diwali promises an exciting clash at the box office with two major films releasing simultaneously. Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor Khan star in "Singham Again," while Kartik Aaryan and Triptii Dimri headline "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3." Both films have generated significant anticipation, setting the stage for a thrilling competition in theatres.

"Singham Again," directed by Rohit Shetty, is a cop drama featuring a star-studded cast including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Akshay Kumar, and Ranveer Singh. It marks the fifth entry in Shetty's cop universe. In contrast, "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" is a horror comedy starring Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, Vidya Balan, Rajpal Yadav, and Madhuri Dixit. This film is the third installment of its franchise, with Kartik reprising his role as Rooh Baba from "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2."

The advance booking for "Singham Again" began late Monday night and received an enthusiastic response from audiences. According to Sacnilk reports, the film sold over 27 thousand tickets within the first 24 hours, earning Rs 83.26 lakhs through advance bookings.

Conversely, "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" opened its advance bookings over the weekend and saw a moderate start. Media reports indicate that this Anees Bazmee-directed film earned Rs 48 lakhs from selling approximately 17 thousand tickets during the initial period. The pace of bookings picked up later.

In terms of advance booking collections in India, "Singham Again" has taken the lead by earning nearly double what "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" managed. The real test will come after their release on November 1 to see if these trends continue or shift.