Bhool Bhuliayaa 2 had raised major curiosity before its release. On May 20, the Kartik Aaryan, Tabu and Kiara Advani-starrer hit the cinema halls and the reviews of the fans have been positive and encouraging for the makers. Since the initial buzz around the movie was positive, it was expected that the opening day numbers at the box office will be great. Many even expected this movie to be a game-changer for Bollywood, which has been reeling from the twin effects of the pandemic and dubbed films from the South doing really good business in the North markets.
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However, with the release of Bhool Bhuliayaa 2, things are looking good for the Hindi film industry. As per a report in Box Office India, the advance bookings had earned Rs 8 crore and the occupancy on release day has been good. This will translate into a very good momentum for the film. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 does have a shot at the Rs 15 crore nett collections, as per BOI.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the total earnings of the film on day 1 of its release. "#BhoolBhulaiyaa2 brings JOY, gives HOPE, boosts MORALE, revives BIZ... Silences NAYSAYERS, who wrote obituaries of #Bollywood after a string of flops... FANTASTIC Day 1, despite *low ticket pricing*... Emerges #KartikAaryan's BIGGEST OPENER... Fri ₹ 14.11 cr. #India biz," he tweeted. This made it Kartik's best opener till now.
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Let's take a look at how his previous films scored on an opening day at the box office.
Love Aaj Kal (2020)
Opening Day: Rs 11.47 crore
Total Collection: Rs 33.39 crore
Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019)
Opening Day: Rs 8.34 crore
Total Collection: Rs 80.41 crore
Luka Chuppi (2019)
Opening Day: Rs 7.76 crore
Total Collection: Rs 88.51 crore
Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018)
Opening Day: Rs 6.18 crore
Total Collection: Rs 100.80 crore
Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015)
Opening Day: Rs 6.20 crore
Total Collection: Rs 60.38 crore
Akaash Vani (2013)
Opening Day: Rs 35 lakh
Total Collection: Rs 2.24 crore
Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011)
Opening Day: Rs 94 lakh
Total Collection: Rs 12.58 crore
