Akshay Kumar has finally found the kind of box office run that changes the conversation around a star’s recent phase. Bhooth Bangla, his reunion with Priyadarshan, has crossed Rs 160 crore net in India by the end of its third week, setting itself up for a solid lifetime finish of around Rs 167 crore net. For a film that arrived with strong nostalgia, commercial pressure, and heavy expectations around the horror comedy space, this is a clean and convincing theatrical success.
The film’s hold through the weekdays has been the real story. After opening well, Bhooth Bangla did not collapse after the initial weekend rush, which is often where many star vehicles begin to lose steam. Instead, it stayed steady enough to push past the Rs 160 crore net mark after three weeks, underlining that audience acceptance has gone beyond opening day curiosity.
Third Week Consolidates The Win
What makes this run particularly notable is the timing. Akshay Kumar needed a film that could sustain momentum, and Bhooth Bangla has done exactly that. Film remained steady despite competition from numerous new releases.
Film collected solid 14.50 crore nett in 3rd weekend and crossed 21 crore nett in 3rd week. This was solid hold from week two with just 50 percent drop. The third week total has effectively sealed its status as one of his strongest performers in recent years, with the finish now trending toward Rs 167 crore net in India.
Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection:
India:
Paid Preview: 3.90 crore
Day 1: 14 crore
Day 2: 21.75 crore
Day 3: 25.60 crore
Day 4: 8.10 crore
Day 5: 9.30 crore
Day 6: 6.80 crore
Day 7: 5.30 crore
1st Week Total: 94.85 crore nett
2nd Week:
Day 8: 6.25 crore
Day 9: 11.50 crore
Day 10: 12.15 crore
Day 11: 3.25 crore
Day 12: 3.75 crore
Day 13: 2.75 crore
Day 14: 3.00 crore
2nd Week Total: 42.65 crore nett
3rd Week:
Day 15: 4.50 crore
Day 16: 4.50 crore
Day 17: 5.50 crore
Day 18: 1.50 crore
Day 19: 2.00 crore
Day 20: 1.50 crore
Day 21: 1.50 crore
3rd Week Total: 21 crore nett
Total: 160 crore nett
Overseas:
Day 1: $0.96 Million (9 crore)
Day 2: $0.97 Million (9.10 crore)
Day 3: $0.69 Million (6.50 crore)
1st Week Total:: $3.90 Million (33.60 crore gross)
Total: $5.4 Million (51 crore)
Worldwide:
Day 1: 28.75 crore
Day 2: 35.20 crore
Day 3: 37.10 crore
1st Week Total: 146.50 crore gross
2nd Week Total: 60.50 crore gross
Total: 225 crore gross
That trajectory also puts the film in a strong position within the 2026 Hindi box office conversation. Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla was released on April 17, 2026, and blended comedy, supernatural mischief, and an ensemble-driven setup that leaned into the director’s familiar crowd-pleasing rhythm. The film stars Akshay Kumar alongside Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jisshu Sengupta. It was produced by Akshay Kumar, Ekta Kapoor, and Shobha Kapoor under Cape of Good Films and Balaji Motion Pictures.
The comedy horror entered theatres as a high-interest reunion project, and that nostalgia factor appears to have translated into sustained footfalls. Its broader worldwide box office has also been strong, with the film emerging as a commercial success.
What Bhooth Bangla Is About
Bhooth Bangla is a Hindi comedy horror built around a haunted mansion and the chaos that unfolds inside it. The premise leans on mystery, supernatural confusion, and an ensemble cast bouncing off one another, which gave Priyadarshan room to revisit a genre blend that has worked for him before.
Akshay Kumar’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Akshay Kumar’s recent filmography reflects a mixed but active phase, which makes Bhooth Bangla’s performance even more significant. In 2025, he was part of Housefull 5 and Jolly LLB 3, both of which helped improve his theatrical momentum. Before that, his 2024 releases included Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Sarfira, and Khel Khel Mein. In 2025, he also appeared in Sky Force, while Kannappa featured him in a role that expanded his pan-Indian visibility.
With Bhooth Bangla now firmly in the success column, the pressure on his next theatrical choices has eased considerably. As of May 2026, the horror comedy stands as an important reminder that the right genre, the right director, and the right theatrical positioning can still bring Akshay Kumar back into a very comfortable box office zone.
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