The long-awaited collaboration between Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan has finally paid off. As of Friday, April 24, 2026, their horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' has successfully completed its first week in theaters, crossing the monumental Rs. 100 crore domestic gross milestone. The film was released on April 17 amidst the ongoing historic run of the Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', directed by Aditya Dhar, which is now in its sixth week and still commanding significant screen space. Additionally, the IPL 2026 season has been pulling prime-time audiences away from evening shows across the country. Despite these challenges, the film's blend of 2000s-style nostalgia and supernatural thrills has witnessed steady footfalls.
First Week Collection
The first week of 'Bhooth Bangla' was a testament to the enduring appeal of the Priyadarshan comedy collective. The film opened with a strong curiosity factor, fueled by paid previews that brought in Rs. 3.75 crore. The weekend saw an impressive trajectory, peaking on Day 3 (Sunday) with Rs. 23.00 crore, the film's highest single-day collection. While the inevitable Monday drop occurred due to the working week and IPL evening matches, the film showed resilience on Day 5, recovering by 18.5% to collect Rs. 8.00 crore. By the end of its first seven days, the India net collection stood at a formidable Rs. 84.40 crore.
Day 7 Recap
On Day 7, the horror comedy brought in Rs. 5.50 crore net, marking a minor 10.6% dip from the previous day's earnings of Rs. 6.15 crore. Across 10,506 shows nationwide, the film's domestic performance pushed its total India net collection to Rs. 84.40 crore, with the gross domestic figure crossing the century mark at Rs. 100.36 crore. On the global front, it added Rs. 2.00 crore, pushing the gross collection to Rs. 35.50 crore with the worldwide gross at Rs. 135.86 crore.
Day 8 Live Tracking
According to Sacnilk, on Day 8, 'Bhooth Bangla' continues to hold its ground across 4,232 shows nationwide. Early live tracking suggests the film has already added Rs. 1.21 crore to its tally. With these latest figures, the film's total domestic gross has reached Rs. 101.79 crore, while the cumulative India net collection now stands at Rs. 85.61 crore. Final reports for the day are expected to reflect further growth as evening and night show numbers come in.
Day-wise Collection
- Day 0 (Paid previews): Rs. 3.75 crore
- Day 1: Rs. 12.25 crore
- Day 2: Rs. 19.00 crore
- Day 3: Rs. 23.00 crore
- Day 4: Rs. 6.75 crore
- Day 5: Rs. 8.00 crore
- Day 6: Rs. 6.15 crore
- Day 7: Rs. 5.50 crore
- Day 8: Rs. 1.21 crore
- TOTAL: Rs. 85.61 crore (India net)
More About 'Bhooth Bangla'
'Bhooth Bangla' follows Arjun Acharya, played by Akshay Kumar, who returns from London to his ancestral palace in the rural town of Mangalpur. The plot thickens when Arjun realizes the town is plagued by Vadhusur, a demonic entity known for abducting brides. The film has been lauded not just for its scares, but for its ensemble cast. Wamiqa Gabbi delivers a standout dual role, while Mithila Palkar provides the emotional core as Arjun's sister. The 145-minute film serves as a grand reunion for the OG comedy squad, featuring Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, Manoj Joshi, and the legendary late Asrani in one of his final onscreen appearances.
Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
