Box Office Verdict: Super Hit

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Anees Bazmee’s horror-comedy starring Kartik Aaryan and Tripti Dimri, has terrified its way to ₹280.77 crore domestically (net), ranking #18 in Filmymojo’s all-time box office charts. The film became the highest-grossing horror-comedy in Bollywood history, surpassing its own franchise records.

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Box Office Breakdown

Key Stats

Metric	Value
Total Collection	₹280.77 crore
Rank	#18 (All-Time)
Genre	Horror-Comedy
Release Date	November 7, 2024
Director	Anees Bazmee
Lead Cast	Kartik Aaryan, Tripti Dimri, Vidya Balan

Genre Comparison

• Average Horror-Comedy Collection: ₹142.5 crore
• BB3 vs. Genre Avg: 97% above benchmark
• Top Horror-Comedies:
  1. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (₹280.77 crore)
  2. Stree 2 (₹627.46 crore)*
  3. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (₹185.63 crore)

*(While Stree 2 grossed higher, BB3 holds the pure horror-comedy record)

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Franchise Growth

The series shows unprecedented growth:

Film	Collection (₹ Cr)	Year	Growth
Bhool Bhulaiyaa	49.74	2007	–
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2	185.63	2022	125%↑
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3	280.77	2024	51%↑

Key Insight: Rare franchise where each sequel outgrosses its predecessor.

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Budget & Profitability

The film’s scare-to-earnings ratio is terrifyingly good:

Metric	Value
Production Budget	₹90 crore
P&A Spend	₹40 crore
ROI	3.15x
Breakeven Point	Achieved in Week 1

Industry Context: Horror films typically need just 1.8x to be profitable.

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Weekly Performance

Defied horror genre trends with supernatural holds:

Week	Collection (₹ Cr)	Drop
1	₹132.4	–
2	₹88.5	33%↓
3	₹42.7	52%↓
4	₹17.17	60%↓

Remarkable Trend: Just 33% second-week drop beats most Diwali releases.

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What Worked?

1. Nostalgia + Freshness: Original’s ghost with new storyline
2. Casting Coup: Vidya Balan’s return as Manjulika
3. Festive Timing: Diwali weekend boost
4. Social Media Buzz: #ReturnOfManjulika trended for 9 days

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Controversies That Helped

1. CBFC Debate: Received ‘A’ certificate for intense horror
2. Religious Sentiments: Some groups objected to temple scenes
3. Sequel Comparisons: Online debates about better installment

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Final Verdict

With ₹280.77 crore, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has:

• Redefined horror-comedy benchmarks
• Cemented Kartik as franchise king
• Proved original IPs can outperform remakes

Watch Recommendation: Mandatory big-screen experience for horror-comedy fans.

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Data Source: Filmymojo Box Office Database