Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Box Office: Becomes filmmaker Anees Bazmee’s highest opener

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, the second film in the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise, not only turned out to be a surprise success but also one of the biggest hits of 2022. Hence, there were major expectations from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, both in terms of content and the box office. It seems that the film has won over both the aspects. The is seen in its opening, which has turned out to be a mammoth Rs. 36.60 crores, despite clashing with the big multi-starrer Singham Again.

The opening day number of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is also the highest for the film’s director Anees Bazmee. The veteran filmmaker has given a number of comic entertainers over the decades. His second highest opener in the list is Welcome Back (2017) with Rs. 14.35 crores. The film was a sequel to his iconic comedy Welcome (2007).

Interestingly, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022), the second film in the horror-comedy franchise, is the third in the list with Rs. 14.11 crores. This is followed by the Salman Khan starrer Ready (2011) and the Akshay Kumar starrer Singh Is Kinng (2008). Both the films opened at Rs. 13.11 crores and Rs. 7.24 crores respectively.

With positive word-of-mouth coming in for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, the film, which stars Kartik Aaryan in the lead, is expected to be a major success at the box office.

Anees Bazmee’s highest openers at a glance:

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 – Rs. 36.60 crores

Welcome Back – Rs. 14.35 crores

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 – Rs. 14.11 crores

Ready – Rs. 13.11 crores

Singh Is Kinng – Rs. 7.24 crores