Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, the third instalment in the horror-comedy franchise, is performing reasonably well in theatres. Released on November 1, the film may have opened slightly lower than its competitor Singham Again, but it has maintained strong momentum. Directed by Anees Bazmee, who also helmed Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, the movie sees Kartik Aaryan reprising his role as Rooh Baba. ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ Movie Review: Kartik Aaryan’s Mildy Intriguing Horror-Comedy is Haunted By Knotty Writing, Outdated Humour and CGI Spooks!

Vidya Balan returns to the franchise as 'Manjulika' after her iconic role in the 2007 film Bhool Bhulaiyaa. However, similar to the previous instalment, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’s plot is not connected to the earlier films, apart from similarly named characters and actors. This film also introduces Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri to the Bhool Bhulaiyaa universe.

Box Office Performance of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'

As of this writing, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has netted INR 154.16 crore in India, crossing the INR 150 crore mark by its sixth day. The global gross stands at INR 240.31 crore. As ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ Raises Housefull Boards, Did Kartik Aaryan Hint at ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’ in His Insta Post?

Budget of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'

In typical Bollywood fashion, the makers have not officially disclosed the budget for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. However, reports indicate that the movie was produced on an estimated budget of INR 150 crore, which likely includes marketing and distribution costs.

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Why 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' is a Box Office Hit

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In the case of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, the film has already broken even through its domestic net collections (setting aside the allegations of corporate bookings), surpassing the reported budget of INR 150 crore. When taking the worldwide gross revenue into account, the film is well on its way to being declared a hit. The team might even be ready to celebrate by the end of its second weekend, with the potential to surpass the lifetime domestic earnings of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which stood at INR 185.92 crore.

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