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This Diwali, Bollywood is all set to witness a showdown of sorts as two much-hyped films, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, are ready to take control of theaters across the country. Given the fact that both of them are viewed as blockbusters that will attract a huge number of viewers, competition in terms of theater bookings, ticket sales, and viewership is rapidly growing, and so this clash of the titans is one of the most anticipated ones of 2024.
The Screen Count Showdown
Gaining screen space is important, especially when audiences fill theaters during festive activities. While Singham Again, backed by Ajay Devgn’s powerful brand in the cop-action genre, is expected to lead in national chains like PVRInox and Cinepolis with a screen split of 58:42 in its favor, BhoolBulaiyaa3 is steady at single screens and non-national multiplexes. Thanks to distributor Anil Thadani, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has an adequate number of screens, especially in the A centers, which is almost equalizing the divide region-wise across the nation.
A Record-Breaking Single Day Box Office Capacity
Both are expected to open big on single-day collections with the help of higher ticket rates during Diwali weekend. If again projected and estimated, then one Singham Again might take the opening day collection at the range of ₹54 to ₹58 crore; on the other hand, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 might have opening day collections of around ₹44 to ₹46 crore. This high earning potential underlines an interest in Singham Again as a film and the horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
Smart Distribution Strategy Levels the Playing Field
Further, distribution strategies have added a new dimension to this competition. Currently, Anil Thadani has tied a lot of bundled deals for Bhool Bhulaiyaa3, including the much-awaited Pushpa 2, to clinch a large number of screens as it goes head-on against a pure blockbuster. This particular and selected distribution pattern has helped it narrow down the gap against Singham Again, which always finds favor in multiplexes.
The phenomenon of weekend dynamics and the contribution of word of mouth
It is expected that final changes in the number of screens and the times the films will be shown will be made right at the onset depending on the reactions elicited from the audience. Recommendations by friends could help create more showings and screens for whichever of the films appealed to the audience. Depending on the response, the films have already had early ticket sales to suggest that both elt-pet’s films would do great business with audiences nationwide, and the weekend will be on who gets there fastest.
The anticipation builds
Singham Again vs. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has all the makings of one of Bollywood’s biggest showdowns of the year. Having a blend of being an action-packed film and a horrifying comedy, such films will surely fill a Diwali weekend filled with fun and energy. People are not only waiting for productions but are also trying to guess which of them will become a winner in this box office battle.
