Kartik Aaryan admits Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again clash made him nervous; addresses inflated box office numbers: ‘We were relieved ki picture chal gai’

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Kartik Aaryan also shared his broader perspective on the clash of big Bollywood films, especially during festive seasons. He said that Diwali, being a major holiday, offers enough room for two major films to perform well. “The genres of these two films were very different. One was an action film, and the other was a horror comedy. I feel there was enough space for both films. It was a bonanza for film lovers, but if this had been a regular Friday, then maybe things would have been difficult for one of the films. Because it was a Diwali holiday, there were enough screens, and people were in the mood to watch films. The mood was to enjoy, and I think that’s why it got balanced.”

Discussing the importance of box office performance, Kartik emphasized its role in the larger scheme of filmmaking. “I think box office is very important. It’s a business model at the end of the day. You want profits to happen for everyone associated with the film. If you earn money on one film, then you can put more money into your next film. You have to keep the ball rolling,” he explained.

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When asked about the contentious issue of filmmakers inflating box office numbers, Kartik Aaryan gave a candid response. “It depends—some people do it, and some don’t. It has reached a level where the lines are so blurred that you don’t even know what’s happening. Sometimes, you have to make a guess yourself about how much a film has actually earned,” he said. However, the actor also highlighted how today’s audience is smarter. “Audiences are so smart these days that they use their own judgment rather than relying on box office numbers to decide whether to watch a film. Eventually, I think films find their space and their audience.”