Bhushan Kumar admits he had 'a lot of falling out with Singham Again team' amid box office clash with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: 'They were unfair'

Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again and Anees Bazmee’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 were at the box office this Diwali, but both films became hits. Now, T-Series head Bhushan Kumar has opened up about the intense back-and-forth with the Singham Again team during the clash, admitting there were ‘a lot of arguments’ and claiming they were ‘unfair’.

In a candid conversation with Connect Cine, Bhushan Kumar opened up about the pre-release tension between Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again. He revealed that the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 team had raised concerns over what they felt was an unfair distribution of screens. He said: “We had a lot of fights with the Singham Again team because they were dishonest.”

Despite equal ratings for both films, the producer emphasized their request for a 50–50 screen allocation, claiming that their film deserved equal treatment. While he did not directly blame theater chains, he pointed out that personal interests played a role in the disparity, especially given the distributors’ connections to Singham again. He admitted that there were many heated discussions behind the scenes.

Bhushan further explained that amidst the excitement, he suggested booking in advance to gauge the audience’s reaction. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 caused a lot of commotion. The film ultimately managed a strong opening of over Rs 36 crore despite stiff competition.

Although the situation was initially tense, he said things eventually normalized as both films performed well. Despite the clash, the Singham Again team assured him that they would ensure that his film did not suffer any losses. Once the results were clear, they lent their support to the Kartik Aaryan protagonist.

Bhushan Kumar also revealed that he had a conversation with Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty in an attempt to avoid the clash but it could not be avoided. He explained that he had already committed to an OTT release for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and could not postpone the film. While Ajay and Rohit understood his point, they too had their own limitations as the film’s theme, inspired by the Ramayana, made a Diwali release crucial.

Both parties had valid reasons, but he emphasized that shifting his film would have resulted in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 being pushed to the next year, which would have affected their budget. He also pointed out that future clashes between two major films should be avoided as it will harm the overall business.

Both Singham Again, directed by Rohit Shetty, and Anees Bazmee’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 have performed well at the box office. Despite stiff competition, both films maintained a strong presence, with Singham Again continuing its strong run after an impressive first week and second weekend.

The film crossed the Rs 200 crore mark on its twelfth day of release, a solid performance considering its clash with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Similarly, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 also crossed the Rs 200 crore mark, which turned out to be a big hit in its own right are.