Two of the most highly anticipated Bollywood films, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 are gearing up for a box office showdown this Diwali. Both films come with stellar star casts and massive fan expectations, ensuring a thrilling competition during the festive season.
Box Office Mega Clash on Diwali
Ajay Devgn returns as the face of Rohit Shetty’s much-loved Cop Universe in Singham Again, while Kartik Aaryan is set to reprise his iconic role as Rooh Baba in the horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Speculation had been rife that Kartik had requested Rohit Shetty to shift Singham Again’s release date to avoid a direct clash with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. However, it has now been confirmed that Singham Again will not budge and is set to release alongside the horror comedy on Diwali.
Why the Clash?
Earlier reports suggested that Shetty and his co-producers, Jio Studios, were considering altering the release date. The reason? Horror comedies have been enjoying significant success at the box office, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is expected to ride the wave of this trend. There were also claims of discussions between Kartik Aaryan, producer Bhushan Kumar, and Shetty’s team, with concerns that the business of both films would be affected if they released on the same day.
Despite the talks, the Singham Again team appears confident in their product. With the star-studded cast and the massive popularity of Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe, they believe the film will stand strong. It remains to be seen whether Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will blink first or if both films will go head-to-head.
Star Power and Storylines
In Singham Again, Ajay Devgn will be joined by an ensemble cast that includes Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Ranveer Singh, and Akshay Kumar. The action-packed film marks the fifth instalment in Shetty’s successful Cop Universe and serves as a direct sequel to Singham Returns. Given the franchise’s popularity, Singham Again is expected to dominate the box office, especially with this high-profile cast.
On the other hand, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 brings Kartik Aaryan back as Rooh Baba, a character that has gained immense popularity since the success of the previous installment. Directed by Anees Bazmee, this horror-comedy will feature Triptii Dimri, Vidya Balan, and Madhuri Dixit in pivotal roles, adding more star power to an already highly anticipated film. With the horror-comedy genre performing well in recent years, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 could give Singham Again some tough competition.
Who Will Emerge Victorious?
With both films offering different genres and styles, the Diwali box office clash is bound to be exciting. While Singham Again rides on the success of the Cop Universe and its action-packed narrative, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 taps into the current demand for horror-comedy.
As the release date approaches, all eyes will be on whether both films stick to their Diwali release or if one blinks first. Either way, fans are in for a treat as Bollywood’s biggest stars face off on the silver screen.
