Kartik Aaryan came back with his big comedy horror movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. The film was released during Diwali 2024. Many fans wanted to see Manjulika again on the big screen.
The movie faced big competition at the theaters. But it still managed to earn a lot of money. You can check our movie box office reports page to read more about cinema hits. Let us look at the full box office collection, budget, and final status of this movie.
Basic details
Here are the primary facts about the movie:
- Movie name: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
- Category: Bollywood
- Language: Hindi
- Release date: November 1, 2024
- Director: Anees Bazmee
- Main cast: Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Rajpal Yadav
- Runtime: 158 minutes
- Where to watch: Netflix
Budget
The reported budget for this film was about 150 Crore rupees. The studio spent money on funny scenes, scary ghosts, set designs, and actors. Making a large comedy horror film takes high production costs. Still, the producers kept the total spending under control.
Opening day collection
The movie started with high theater ticket sales in India. On day one, the India net collection was 35.50 Crore rupees. The opening day worldwide collection was 55.00 Crore rupees. This was a strong start for a holiday weekend release.
Day wise box office collection
Below is the day by day collection table for the movie during its first week and total runs.
| Day | India net collection | India gross collection | Overseas collection | Worldwide total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 collection | 35.50 Crore | 42.50 Crore | 12.50 Crore | 55.00 Crore |
| Day 2 collection | 37.00 Crore | 44.20 Crore | 13.80 Crore | 58.00 Crore |
| Day 3 collection | 33.50 Crore | 40.10 Crore | 11.90 Crore | 52.00 Crore |
| Day 4 collection | 18.00 Crore | 21.50 Crore | 5.50 Crore | 27.00 Crore |
| Day 5 collection | 14.00 Crore | 16.80 Crore | 4.20 Crore | 21.00 Crore |
| Day 6 collection | 11.00 Crore | 13.20 Crore | 3.80 Crore | 17.00 Crore |
| Day 7 collection | 9.50 Crore | 11.40 Crore | 3.10 Crore | 14.50 Crore |
| First week total | 158.50 Crore | 189.70 Crore | 54.80 Crore | 244.50 Crore |
| Second weekend total | 42.00 Crore | 50.40 Crore | 11.60 Crore | 62.00 Crore |
| Total India net collection | 260.50 Crore | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Total India gross collection | 312.00 Crore | 312.00 Crore | Not available | Not available |
| Overseas collection | Not available | Not available | 90.00 Crore | 90.00 Crore |
| Worldwide collection | 260.50 Crore | 312.00 Crore | 90.00 Crore | 402.00 Crore |
Latest total box office collection
The latest worldwide total collection for the movie is 402 Crore rupees. The India net collection reached 260.50 Crore rupees. The India gross collection stands at 312 Crore rupees. The overseas collection finished at 90 Crore rupees. Much like Stree 2 Box Office Collection Budget Hit or Flop, horror comedy movies are making big profit numbers in Indian cinema right now.
Hit or flop status
The final box office verdict for this film is a Super Hit. The estimated production cost was 150 Crore rupees. Since the worldwide theater earnings crossed 400 Crore rupees, the film earned back more than double its budget. That clear profit makes it a major hit.
Earnings report
The movie made most of its total earnings directly from movie theaters. Beyond theater ticket sales, the team also made money by selling OTT streaming rights to Netflix. Satellite television rights and audio rights added extra cash flow. Exact amounts for satellite and music rights are Not available, but digital rights brought solid returns.
Why people liked it
Audiences went to see this film because it gives good entertainment for families. The mix of scary scenes with light comedy works very well. Viewers loved seeing two famous actors dance together on screen. The songs were fast and fun to hear. Many people went with friends and family during the holiday festival.
Cast performance
Kartik Aaryan did a good job as Rooh Baba. His funny expressions and dialogue delivery kept the audience happy. Vidya Balan came back as Manjulika and showed powerful acting. Madhuri Dixit added fine skill and great dance movements. Rajpal Yadav brought simple comedy that made kids laugh. Triptii Dimri fit well into her supporting character.
Public response
Public response was strong right from the first morning shows. People shared clips of funny scenes and dance steps on social media apps. Even though some critics gave average reviews, ordinary viewers enjoyed the movie a lot. Strong word of mouth kept theater seats filled across India for many weeks.
Final words
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 proved that audience interest in horror comedy is very high. The movie beat tough competition and scored high box office figures. It ended its run as a super hit film. If you like fun stories with ghosts, you should check it out online.
Source note
The numbers used in this article come from Sacnilk, Bollywood Hungama, and Koimoi.
