The much-talked-about film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 was released last week on Friday. Starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani the film started off on a good note with Rs. 14.11 cr coming in on its opening day. Following this, the Bhushan Kumar – Murad Khetani production which was released across 3200 screens in the domestic market saw a further Rs. 18.34 cr coming in on its second day, with its third-day collections seeing another jump with Rs. 23.51 cr more.
In this box office report, we look at the opening weekend collections of the Anees Bazmee directorial, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 while comparing the same to releases that have hit the big screen post the pandemic. Collecting Rs. 55.96 cr Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 manages to emerge as the fourth-highest opening weekend grosser post the pandemic. The business of the film interestingly does not manage to surpass the collections of previous releases like KGF - Chapter 2 which collected Rs. 193.99 cr, Sooryavanshi which collected Rs. 77.08 cr, and RRR which had collected Rs. 75.57 cr. However, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 does manage to out beat certain other releases like, 83 which collected Rs. 47 cr, Gangubai Kathiawadi which collected Rs. 39.12 cr, Bachchhan Paandey which collected Rs. 36.17 cr, The Kashmir Files which collected Rs. 27.15 cr, Antim - The Final Truth which collected Rs. 18.61 cr, and Heropanti 2 which had collected Rs. 16 cr.
As of now, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 continues to run as the audiences’ first choice in theatres. In fact, the film has been seeing heavy patronage from the theatre-going family audience, which has driven the business of the film in both the metros and mass sectors. Going forward, the business of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is expected to see further growth, with trade predictions stating that the overall business of the film could reach Rs. 120 cr mark by the end of its first week.
Top 10 Highest Opening Weekend Grossers Post the Pandemic at a glance:
KGF - Chapter 2 - Rs. 193.99 cr
Sooryavanshi - Rs. 77.08 cr
RRR - Rs. 75.57 cr
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 - Rs. 55.96 cr
83 - Rs. 47 cr
Gangubai Kathiawadi - Rs. 39.12 cr
Bachchhan Paandey - Rs. 36.17 cr
The Kashmir Files - Rs. 27.15 cr
Antim - The Final Truth - Rs. 18.61 cr
Heropanti 2 - Rs. 16 cr
