In the world of cinema, the clash of major films is nothing new. Some thrive side-by-side, raking in impressive box office numbers, while others struggle to capture the audience’s attention. This year, one of 2024’s most anticipated box office battles is set to unfold as Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 both hit theaters this Friday.

The release date for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 had been set for some time, while Singham Again, initially planned for an August 15 debut, was rescheduled to November 1—the same date as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Now, with advance booking in full swing, here’s a look at which film is leading in the race.

Singham Again’s Advance Bookings

Directed by Rohit Shetty, Singham Again has been generating excitement, bolstered by cameo appearances from stars like Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar, with Salman Khan’s Chulbul Pandey also expected to join the action. Fans’ anticipation is reflected in the film’s advance booking numbers.

According to estimates from Sacnilk, Singham Again has sold approximately 189,000 tickets across 11,700 shows for its first day, bringing in around 6.15 crore INR in advance sales.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’s Advance Bookings

Meanwhile, the horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, directed by Anees Bazmee and starring Kartik Aaryan and Tripti Dimri, has created a buzz of its own. Fans are particularly excited for the return of the iconic character Manjulika, now portrayed by Madhuri Dixit, adding a suspenseful twist to the film.

Despite having fewer shows than Singham Again, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has surpassed it in advance sales, selling an impressive 235,000 tickets and earning an estimated 7.5 crore INR.

The final showdown awaits, but with such strong advance booking numbers, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 appears to have captured a strong lead in this box office clash.