Akshay Kumar’s box office run just found the kind of consistency that had been missing for a while. Bhooth Bangla stayed firm on its third Friday, collecting Rs. 4.50 crore nett in India and taking its 15-day total to Rs. 142 crore nett. The holiday boost from Labour Day, Maharashtra Day and Buddha Purnima certainly helped, but the bigger takeaway is that the film posted this jump even after losing a sizeable share of showcasing in Maharashtra to fresh releases.
For a film in its third week, that hold says plenty. Bhooth Bangla is no longer running only on opening-week curiosity. It is now playing like a film that has connected with a wider audience, and that kind of staying power carries extra weight in an unpredictable theatrical market.
Third Friday Gives Bhooth Bangla Another Push
After collecting Rs. 94.85 crore nett in its first week and Rs. 42.65 crore nett in its second, Bhooth Bangla entered its third weekend with momentum still intact. Friday’s Rs. 4.50 crore nett marked a clear jump from Thursday and pushed the film’s India total to Rs. 142 crore nett.
Bhoot 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
Total: 142 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)
Worldwide:
Day 1: 28.75 crore
Day 2: 35.20 crore
Day 3: 37.10 crore
1st Week Total: 146.50 crore gross
That puts Bhooth Bangla firmly on track to cross Rs. 150 crore nett in India over 3rd weekend. The weekend may not deliver an outsized leap because Friday itself benefited from a holiday cushion, but the trend remains strong enough to keep the film comfortably in the hunt for that milestone.
Why The Horror Comedy Has Connected
Bhooth Bangla is a Hindi comedy horror film directed by Priyadarshan and backed by Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films. The cast includes Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Jisshu Sengupta, Rajpal Yadav and Wamiqa Gabbi. The film released in theatres on April 17, 2026.
The story follows a man who inherits a palace in rural Mangalpur and soon finds himself caught in a bizarre supernatural mess. That mix of slapstick, mystery and haunted-house chaos has worked well with audiences, giving the film the kind of broad theatrical appeal that usually powers long runs.
That sustained audience response also brings the spotlight back to where this result lands in Akshay Kumar’s own theatrical journey.
Akshay Kumar’s Box Office Rebound
With Bhooth Bangla, Akshay Kumar has found a film that restores momentum at the ticket window in a meaningful way. More than the opening, it is the consistency across the first 15 days that stands out. The Priyadarshan collaboration has tapped into a zone that audiences strongly associate with the actor, mainstream comedy with a crowd-friendly twist, and that familiarity has translated into repeat value.
The film’s run also underlines how crucial genre fit remains for established stars. In Bhooth Bangla, Akshay Kumar has a vehicle that plays to his comic rhythm while still offering a theatrical hook. That combination has helped the film stay steady deep into its run and turned it into one of his strongest recent performers in cinemas.
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