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'Bhooth Bangla' reunites Akshay Kumar and Tabu once again, directed by Priyadarshan. On International Dance Day, the makers released the song 'O Ri O Sanwariya'. The track quickly grabbed attention for its visuals and storytelling.
'O Ri O Sanwariya' and narrative importance
The song is sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Javed Ali. It features a classical dance performance by Akshay Kumar and Tabu. Composed by Pritam, the track plays a crucial role in the film. It adds depth to the narrative and strengthens the central mystery. The sequence includes Jisshu Sengupta in an important part.
Story behind 'O Ri O Sanwariya'
The sequence is set in the fictional town of Mangalpur. Tabu plays Yashoda, a skilled dancer from Bengal. She shares a romantic bond with Vasudev, played by Jisshu Sengupta. Madhav, portrayed as the son of Dushund Acharya (Rajesh Sharma), secretly loves Yashoda. Drawn to her talent, he joins her on stage. When he learns about her relationship, things take a darker turn. Madhav summons the demon Vadhusur. This act leads to chaos and conflict. He then forces Yashoda into marriage. Vasudev is left heartbroken, and the mystery around Vadhusur deepens as the story unfolds.
Plot and setting of Akshay Kumar film
The film is set in the eerie town of Mangalpur, known for strange and dangerous events. Young couples are warned to avoid the town. There have been incidents of kidnappings and sudden deaths. Vadhusur is believed to be behind these occurrences. Arjun Acharya decides to go ahead with his sister's wedding despite the warnings. His choice challenges the fear surrounding the town. Later, his father, Dr Vasudev Acharya, uncovers the truth about the demon. Arjun must then protect his family from the looming threat.
Steady box office performance of 'Bhooth Bangla'
'Bhooth Bangla' continues to perform steadily in theatres. The film is currently in its second week. It is maintaining consistent collections during weekdays. The total is moving closer to Rs 200 crore as reported by Sacnilk. After a drop on its second Monday, the film showed growth on Tuesday. It earned Rs 84.40 crore in its first week. On Day 12, the collections rose by 19.2 percent compared to Day 11. The film collected Rs 4.35 crore across 9,117 shows that day. With this, the total India gross stands at Rs 144.25 crore. The net collection has reached Rs 121.40 crore. The film continues its steady run at the box office.
