Bhool Bhulaiyaa tops charts in the UK & US

MUMBAI: T-Series’ Bhool Bhulaiyaa, which was distributed in the overseas by Eros International, has reported collections of $ 512,000 on 55 prints climbing to US Top 25 on the charts. The film has also entered the UK Top 10 grossing over Â£ 290,000.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Shiney Ahuja, Paresh Rawal, Amisha Patel and Rajpal Yadav was released across cinemas worldwide on 12 October. This thriller-comedy directed by Priyadarshan tells the story of a young couple arriving at an ancestral mansion. Ignoring the protests of their superstitious uncle, they move into the mansion, where unusual and supernatural events begin to happen.

Eros International India president Sunil Lulla said, “Audience reactions world-wide to Bhool Bhulaiyaa have been extremely encouraging. With Akshay Kumar’s star on the rise and enjoying a huge fan base overseas, we were confident that Bhool Bhulaiyaa would be an instant hit. Also, the mystery element, catchy music and special effects all added together to produce another success from Priyadarshan.”