This Diwali, the Indian film industry witnessed a monumental clash as two major Bollywood films, Ajay Devgn’s and Kartik Aaryan’s , released on the same day. The pre-release buzz surrounding both films was palpable, resulting in impressive advance bookings. Notably, topped the pre-ticket sales race, garnering over Rs 17 crore compared to ’s Rs 15 crore.
On their opening day, emerged as the clear winner at the box office, collecting Rs 43.50 crores, while followed with ₹35.50 crores, according to early reports from Sacnilk.
These figures indicate a promising start for both films and industry experts are keenly watching their performances over the weekend. Directed by , is a significant addition to the Cop Universe franchise. The film features a star-studded cast, including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, , , , and .
The strong audience turnout, especially during the evening shows, highlights the film’s appeal, with occupancy rates reaching 75% in the evening and 74% at night. This film not only marks a successful opener for Ajay Devgn but is also reported to be the biggest opener of his career to date. As the excitement builds, fans are eager to see how the film will fare in the coming days.
The third installment of the popular franchise sees Kartik Aaryan reprising his role as Ruha Baba, alongside Vidya Balan, who returns as the iconic Manjulika. The film, despite being in direct competition with , managed to secure solid box office numbers and is touted as Kartik's hig.