Diwali Box Office Showdown: ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ vs ‘Singham Again’

The much-anticipated Diwali 2024 box office landscape is set for an electrifying clash as two major films, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ and ‘Singham Again‘, are both confirmed for release during the festive season. This announcement follows weeks of speculation regarding whether one of the films would shift its release date to avoid competition.

Social media played a significant role in breaking the news, with key actors from ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, including Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, and Triptii Dimri, sharing the development on their platforms. The posts featured a poster consistent with the film’s hallmark mysterious visuals, depicting a locked door with the number ‘3’ affixed. Accompanied by the tagline “Darwaza Khulega… Iss Diwali”, the posts have created a buzz among fans eagerly awaiting the release.

While exact release dates remain unannounced, it is anticipated that both films will hit theaters by the first weekend of November. This strategic timing sets up a direct clash with Rohit Shetty‘s ‘Singham Again‘, part of the celebrated cop universe series.

Previously, reports suggested that the makers of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ had approached the team behind ‘Singham Again’ with a request to postpone their film, possibly due to the recent success of another cinematic release, ‘Stree 2‘, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao. Despite potential financial impacts, it appears both parties are determined to proceed with the current schedule.

In a conversation with Mid-Day, Anees Bazmee, director of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, expressed confidence in the product they are delivering, noting that, “A good film doesn’t need a date to work.” He noted that while a clash is not ideal, the decision lies with producers and distributors, rather than the director.

An insider also corroborated the steadfast plans of ‘Singham Again’s release during Diwali, with expectations of a trailer launch as early as October 2 or 3. “The team is not in the mood to change anything,” the source indicated, affirming the commitment to the original release timeline.

The simultaneous releases offer an interesting choice for audiences: whether to opt for the eerie and comedic thrills of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ or the action-packed narrative of ‘Singham Again’. This box office battle is set to be a highlight of this year’s cinematic calendar.