In a bid to prevent a major box office clash, Kartik Aaryan has reportedly reached out to director Rohit Shetty to discuss the overlapping Diwali releases of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again. Both films, representing two of Bollywood’s biggest franchises, are slated for release during the lucrative Diwali period, and the clash could significantly impact their box office collections.

While the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 team has reaffirmed their Diwali release plans, reports suggest that Kartik personally called Rohit Shetty to request a delay in the release of Singham Again. According to sources, Kartik proposed that Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 maintain its November 1 release date, while Singham Again could shift to November 15. This two-week gap, Kartik argued, would allow both films to enjoy strong openings without cannibalizing each other’s audience, thus maximizing box office potential.

Rohit Shetty reportedly acknowledged Kartik’s request and promised to consider the possibility of postponing Singham Again. The decision is currently under review, with an announcement expected soon. Insiders claim that Ajay Devgn, the lead star of Singham Again, is also weighing the potential advantages of a solo release on November 15 rather than facing a head-to-head competition with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

Sources told Bollywood Hungama that the rise in popularity of horror comedies, particularly following the success of Stree 2, is making Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 a strong contender at the box office. The film stars Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri, and expectations are high for its success. Industry insiders have pointed out that the horror-comedy genre has become a major draw for audiences, making Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 a formidable competitor.

Meanwhile, Singham Again boasts a massive ensemble cast that includes Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, and Ranveer Singh. With its mega-budget and star power, the film is also expected to be a major box office hit, and the producers are carefully evaluating the pros and cons of a November 1 versus November 15 release.

A final decision regarding the release date of Singham Again is expected within the next 24 hours, with both production teams eager to secure the best possible outcome for their respective films.