November 1 will begin with the auspicious occasion of Diwali and the release of two most-anticipated films, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Kartik Aaryan's horror-comedy will be competing directly with Ajay Devgn, Rohit Shetty's actioner, and trade pandits are expecting a big bang this festive season. The advance booking of both films is in full swing.
To get an insight into these Day 1 figures DNA India reached out to a few profound trade analysts, who evaluated both films and presented a neutral view on the clash. Komal Nahta clarified that both films are competing neck-to-neck, and it's a 'rare thing' that has happened. Speaking about who's leading the race as far as advance booking is concerned, Komal said, "Singham Again is leading marginally from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
This is because it has got more screens than Kartik's films. But both movies are performing extremely well, and it will be a bumper Diwali for Bollywood." Ramesh Bala, the noted trade expert from south India confirmed that although both films show healthy advance booking, Singham Again has a stronger hold in the south.
"Since it's Rohit Shetty's film, with Ajay Devgn and cameos of other bigger stars, Singham will have an upper hand as compared to Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Since Chennai Express, Rohit has a fanbase here (in the south) and it also has elements from Ramayana, so being an emotionally-charged actioner, Singham Again races ahead, but Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is not lacking behind." Speaking about first-day .