Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn Reflect on Blockbuster Clash

'Singham Again' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' clashed at the box office during Diwali, yet both films exceeded expectations by grossing over 300 crores. Despite initially aiming to avoid this face-off, directors Rohit Shetty and Bhushan Kumar express their satisfaction with audience reception and impressive earnings.

Renowned Indian director Rohit Shetty recently discussed the impressive success of his latest cop drama 'Singham Again' and its unexpected box office clash with 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'. He confirmed that although a clash was not initially intended given the Diwali theme, both films have collectively grossed over Rs 300 crores, a rare achievement.

'Singham Again' stars an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, alongside a special cameo by Salman Khan. Meanwhile, 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', a horror-comedy directed by Anees Bazmee, features Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan. Ajay Devgn acknowledged the clash, sharing his hope to avoid such conflicts in the future.

Both films premiered over Diwali and defied typical box office trends by performing exceptionally well. 'Singham Again' earned Rs 43.5 crore on its opening day while 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' garnered Rs 36.60 crore. Producer Bhushan Kumar expressed satisfaction with the film's reception, stating that unavoidable circumstances led to the release clash.

(With inputs from agencies.)