The Diwali box office this year is gearing up for an explosive clash as Kartik Aaryan’s highly anticipated Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is set to compete head-to-head with Ajay Devgn’s action-packed Singham Again. Despite the mounting buzz around both films, producer Bhushan Kumar confirmed on Thursday that Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will arrive in theatres on November 1, with no plans to change the release date, dispelling any speculation of a shift to avoid the competition.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: A Spooky Sequel
A sequel to the successful horror-comedy franchise, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has fans excited for another spine-chilling and laugh-out-loud adventure. Directed by Anees Bazmee, who also helmed the 2022 sequel, the film stars Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, and Madhuri Dixit Nene. With Balan returning to the Bhool Bhulaiyaa universe after her iconic performance in the 2007 original, alongside Aaryan, the film promises to blend psychological thrills and horror with comedic relief.
Singham Again: Continuing Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe
On the other side of the ring is Singham Again, the third film in Ajay Devgn’s hard-hitting Singham series. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the film marks the return of Devgn as the fearless cop Bajirao Singham, who first won hearts in 2011. The movie is not only a continuation of the Singham saga but also the fifth installment in Shetty’s cinematic cop universe, which includes blockbuster hits like Simmba (2018) and Sooryavanshi (2021).
Tensions and Talks
There were whispers that Bhushan Kumar had met with director Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn to discuss the impending clash of the two big-budget films. However, Kumar put the rumors to rest, stating firmly at the trailer launch of Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Viral Video, “We are bringing Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 on November 1, that is for sure.”
What to Expect: A Box Office Showdown
With two heavyweight films dropping on the same date, the box office will be brimming with excitement this Diwali. On one side is the spooky, comedic world of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, helmed by Bazmee and led by Kartik Aaryan, and on the other, the high-octane action drama of Singham Again, guided by Shetty’s mastery of big-screen cop dramas. Both franchises have a loyal fan base, and it will be intriguing to see which film captures the audience’s hearts—and wallets—this festive season.
As Bollywood gears up for an action- and laughter-packed Diwali, fans will be spoiled for choice. Whether it’s Kartik Aaryan’s eerie laughs in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 or Ajay Devgn’s jaw-dropping stunts in Singham Again, this year’s Diwali promises to be a box office bonanza.
