Two major Bollywood films, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again, have locked horns at the box office on Diwali (November 1). With Kartik Aaryan and Ajay Devgn leading their respective films, fierce competition has ignited between the two production teams. Both films aim to dominate the box office and capture the audience's attention. Adding an unexpected twist, reports suggest that both movies have faced bans in certain international markets, further intensifying the clash. ‘Singham Again’ Review: Netizens Go Crazy Over Salman Khan’s Chulbul Pandey Cameo in Ajay Devgn’s Actioner – See Reactions.
'Singham Again' & 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' Banned in Saudi Arabia
As per Pinkvilla's report, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 have faced bans in Saudi Arabia due to content-related concerns. Singham Again, known for its high-octane action and patriotic themes, has been restricted due to its portrayal of Hindu-Muslim tensions. On the other hand, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, a horror-comedy, has been banned due to certain depictions of homosexuality. These bans have sparked discussions about censorship and cultural sensitivities in the Middle East. ‘Singham Again’ Original Title Track Removed from YouTube After Copyright Strike From ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ Makers T-Series – Here’s What Happened!
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FYI, Saudi Arabia has strict censorship guidelines. Films with religious, sexual, or culturally sensitive content are often censored or banned. This applies to both Indian and international films, with some being edited to comply with local standards.
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'Singham Again' & 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' Box Office Clash
As per early reviews, both Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 have been praised by netizens. Rohit Shetty's Ramayana-based Singham Again stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff. It also features a cameo by Salman Khan as Chulbul Pandey. On the other hand, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 stars Kartik Aaryan alongside Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan as Manjulika.
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