'Bhool Bhuliayaa 3' and 'Singham Again' clashed this Diwali at the box office and it seems that despite expectation, the makers of both films are not at odds with each other. T-Series Managing Director Bhushan Kumar shared that there is no bitterness between himself, Rohit Shetty and Singham Again's lead Ajay Devgn.
Bhushan Kumar on Bhool Bhualiyaa 2 & Singham Again clash
In an interview with India Today Digital, Bhushan Kumar said, "We tried to avoid the clash as much as possible. I met with Ajay Ji, who also suggested we shift to prevent losses. Both sides attempted to adjust, but each had commitments. We had a commitment to the digital platform and hence we couldn’t shift. They also had commitments and their own concerns. I am very happy that both the films are working and doing business. And despite the clash, both films are getting the love."
While the banner T-Series maintained that a solo release would have been ideal, Bhushan Kumar maintained, "There’s no bitterness. We made a mutual decision after a healthy discussion, and I have strong relationships with Ajay Sir and Rohit. We’re collaborating on upcoming projects, so there’s no tension, though we both may have wished for solo releases.”
Box office reports
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' starring Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri released alongside 'Singham Again' starring an ensemble cast led by Ajay Devgn. The Rohit Shetty's cop universe film also starred Kareena Kapoor ha, Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Paudekone and has collected Rs. 100 cr within four days of release.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' has collected Rs. 137.5 ce net in India within five days of release. The film has also done good business in the overseas market and crossed the Rs. 200 cr mark worldwide. However, the film has started to show some signs of dip as far as its box office collections go.