Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty’s action-packed *Singham Again* has continued to show its dominance at the box office during its second weekend, solidifying its position as one of the highest-grossing films of 2024. As of November 10, the film neared the Rs 200 crore mark in the domestic market, while its performance internationally has been equally strong, surpassing the Rs 300 crore milestone. With *Singham Again* and Kartik Aaryan’s *Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3* both releasing around the same time during Diwali, it’s clear that both films have been major successes in their own right, adding much-needed box office momentum to Bollywood.
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, *Singham Again* earned Rs 13.25 crore on November 10, pushing its total nett domestic collection to Rs 206.50 crore. Its international performance has been stellar, with Rs 68 crore in gross earnings from overseas markets. This brings the total global earnings of *Singham Again* to an impressive Rs 313 crore in just two weeks. It’s now the third film of 2024 to cross the Rs 300 crore mark globally, joining the ranks of *Fighter* (Rs 358.83 crore) and *Stree 2* (Rs 857.15 crore), further showcasing the commercial success of big-budget Bollywood films this year.
While *Singham Again* performed exceptionally well during its second weekend, its earnings were still behind that of *Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3*. On its second Friday, *Singham Again* earned Rs 8 crore, followed by Rs 12.25 crore on Saturday. In contrast, *Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3* had a stronger second weekend, earning Rs 9.25 crore on Friday, Rs 15.5 crore on Saturday, and a robust Rs 16.5 crore on Sunday. *Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3*’s performance also reached significant milestones, crossing the Rs 300 crore mark in the international market, making it one of the most successful films of the year.
Despite trailing behind *Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3* in terms of second-weekend collections, *Singham Again* still shows strong resilience. The film’s domestic and global collections are impressive, thanks to its mass appeal and high-octane action sequences that have resonated well with audiences. As *Singham Again* enters its third week, the Monday collections will be crucial for determining its continued success at the box office. A solid Monday performance would ensure the film maintains its momentum, solidifying it as a major hit of 2024. The same goes for *Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3*, which has enjoyed tremendous success and is expected to continue pulling in audiences, especially considering its widespread appeal across different segments.
The ongoing success of *Singham Again* and *Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3* is important not just for these two films but also for the broader Bollywood industry, which has struggled with box office performance in recent years. These films’ impressive earnings during the Diwali festive period offer a glimmer of hope for the industry’s recovery, signaling that audiences are ready to return to theaters for big-ticket entertainers. The continued strong performance of these films could potentially usher in a new era of box office success for Hindi cinema, reviving audience interest and setting the stage for more commercial hits in the future.
