Can Kartik Aaryan Break These Major Records?
The line “O Stree, protect us” resonated with the people of Chanderi, who were saved by the film’s titular character. It also provided some much-needed relief to Bollywood. The beginning of the year was rather quiet at the box office, but the second half has been revitalized, especially with the release of Stree 2. On August 15, three films hit theaters, including Stree 2. This film is on the verge of crossing the ₹300 crore mark. The other two films released alongside it, Khel Khel Mein starring Akshay Kumar and Veda featuring John Abraham, have been left far behind at the box office. Stree 2 has already become the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2024, surpassing the collections of Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter.
Stree 2 currently stands at the top of the list of highest-grossing horror-comedy films. However, will this record last until the end of the year for Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s film? The reason we are questioning this is due to Kartik Aaryan. His much-anticipated film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is set to hit theaters this Diwali, and for it to become the highest-grossing horror-comedy film, it will need to break these three significant records set by Stree 2.
What Are the 3 Records Kartik Aaryan Needs to Break?
Since the beginning of the year, there has been a significant buzz around several major films, including Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. The excitement stems from the success of the previous installment, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which performed exceptionally well during a time when other films struggled at the box office. Alongside Kartik Aaryan, this film will also feature Trupti Dimri, Vidya Balan, and Madhuri Dixit. Recently, there were reports indicating that Akshay Kumar might make a cameo, but those turned out to be false. So, what are the three records Kartik Aaryan needs to surpass?
1. Opening Day Record
Stree 2 has become the highest-grossing horror-comedy film in Hindi cinema history. However, this position may only be held by Shraddha Kapoor for three months. To claim the top spot, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 needs to break the opening day record set by Stree 2, which collected ₹51.8 crores on its first day, along with ₹8.5 crores from paid previews, bringing the total close to ₹60 crores.
2. Fastest to ₹100 Crores
The buzz surrounding Stree 2 before its release offered a glimpse of its box office potential, especially when advance booking numbers exceeded expectations. Nevertheless, it was surprising how quickly the film performed. For Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 to become the fastest horror-comedy film to hit ₹100 crores, it needs to achieve this feat within one day, as Stree 2 reached this milestone in just two days.
3. Recovering Production Costs on Opening Day
Some films struggle to recover their production budgets even after weeks in theaters. Currently, budget considerations are a significant concern in the industry, especially as mega-budget films falter while smaller films thrive. However, Stree 2 was a remarkable exception, recovering its budget on opening day. The film was made for ₹50 crores and has already surpassed that figure.
