Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2 has taken Bollywood by storm, quickly becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2024. The film, which has already crossed the Rs 300 crore mark, has outperformed its competition, including Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein and John Abraham’s Veda. With Stree 2 currently reigning as the highest-grossing horror comedy of the year, the big question is whether this record will stand once Kartik Aaryan’s highly anticipated Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 hits theaters this Diwali.
To dethrone Stree 2 and claim the top spot, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will need to surpass three major records set by Shraddha Kapoor’s film.
1. Opening Day Record
Stree 2 set a new benchmark for horror comedies with an impressive opening day collection of Rs 51.8 crore, plus an additional Rs 8.5 crore from paid previews, totaling nearly Rs 60 crore. For Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 to surpass Stree 2, Kartik Aaryan’s film will need to break this opening day record and generate even higher revenue.
2. Fastest to 100 Crore Club
Before its release, Stree 2 generated significant buzz, but few expected it to join the Rs 100 crore club so quickly. In just two days, the film crossed this milestone, making it the fastest horror comedy to do so. If Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 wants to set a new record, it will need to reach Rs 100 crore in less than two days—perhaps even in a single day.
3. Budget Recovery on Day One
Budget recovery is a crucial metric for a film’s success, especially in a time when big-budget films often struggle at the box office. Stree 2, made on a budget of Rs 50 crore, recouped its entire production cost on its first day alone. For Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 to outperform Stree 2, it will need to achieve similar, if not greater, financial success on its opening day.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has generated a lot of excitement, especially after the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which performed well even during a challenging time for the box office. With a star-studded cast including Kartik Aaryan, Tripti Dimri, Vidya Balan, and Madhuri Dixit, the film is poised to make a significant impact. Although there were rumors of Akshay Kumar making a cameo in the film, these reports were later debunked.
As Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 gears up for its Diwali release, all eyes will be on whether Kartik Aaryan can surpass the milestones set by Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s Stree 2. With high expectations and intense competition, the stage is set for a thrilling box office showdown.
