"Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" (2022) Box Office Collection
"Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" (2022) Box Office Collection
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, directed by Anees Bazmee, was one of the biggest hits of 2022, cementing its place as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year. The film, a sequel to the 2007 hit Bhool Bhulaiyaa, featured Kartik Aaryan in the lead role, alongside Kiara Advani, Tabu, and Rajpal Yadav. The film blended comedy, horror, and suspense, with a storyline that follows a young man (played by Kartik Aaryan) who gets caught up in mysterious and supernatural events at a haunted palace. Given the success of its predecessor, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 was highly anticipated, and it did not disappoint at the box office.
The film had a strong opening, grossing ₹14.11 crore (approximately $1.8
million) on its opening day in India. This was a solid start, especially for a
film in the horror-comedy genre, which often faces a challenge in attracting
mass audiences. The film's engaging storyline, catchy music (including the
popular track "Papa Kehte Hain"), and Kartik Aaryan’s rising star
power helped drive its initial success. By the end of its opening weekend, Bhool
Bhulaiyaa 2 had grossed around ₹55 crore (approximately $7 million) in
India, with an impressive performance in both metro cities and smaller towns.
What made Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 stand out was its consistent box
office performance in the following weeks. While many films experience a
significant drop in collections after the opening weekend, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
enjoyed steady growth, thanks to positive word-of-mouth and repeat viewings. By
the end of its first week, the film had crossed ₹90 crore (around $11 million)
in India, and by the end of its second week, it had surpassed ₹150 crore
(approximately $18 million). It performed exceptionally well in single-screen
theaters and smaller towns, where audiences appreciated its mix of horror and
comedy, making it a perfect family entertainer. The film also did well
overseas, especially in markets like the UAE, the UK, and North America.
Ultimately, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 finished its theatrical run with a
total worldwide box office collection of around ₹260-270 crore (approximately
$30-32 million), making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2022. The
film's success was attributed to a variety of factors: its strong performances,
especially by Kartik Aaryan and Tabu, its blend of humor and suspense, and its
broad appeal across different audience demographics. The film not only revived
interest in the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise but also showcased Kartik
Aaryan as one of the most bankable stars in contemporary Bollywood. Its
commercial success also marked a significant achievement in a year when many
big-budget Bollywood films struggled at the box office.