Akshay Kumar has the kind of theatrical success that instantly resets the mood around a star, and Bhooth Bangla is doing exactly that. The Priyadarshan-directed horror comedy has crossed Rs 153.50 crore nett in India after its third Monday, turning its steady run into one of the most notable Hindi box office stories of the season.
What makes the milestone stand out is the scale of the film’s reach. Bhooth Bangla has not only scored strongly in the domestic market but has also crossed Rs 228 crore worldwide, giving Kumar one of his biggest post-pandemic global totals. The film’s broad pull across family audiences, fans of slapstick comedy, and viewers drawn to supernatural entertainers has helped it sustain attention well into its third week.
Third Monday Pushes The Hit Higher
After a solid third weekend, Bhooth Bangla added another crucial day to its tally on Monday and moved beyond the Rs 153.50 crore nett mark in India. That hold has now firmly established the film as a hit, a significant outcome in a market where even star-led Hindi releases have struggled to maintain weekday strength.
For Kumar, the result is especially important because it comes with a genre and collaborator that audiences clearly embraced. The reunion with Priyadarshan brought familiar comic rhythm, while the horror-comedy setup gave the film a wider playability across age groups. That blend has translated into a box office run built on repeat viewership and strong word of mouth.
The Palace Comedy That Clicked With Crowds
The film’s crowd-friendly identity is easy to see on screen. Released in theatres on April 17, 2026, Bhooth Bangla throws Akshay Kumar into a haunted palace comedy packed with Priyadarshan-style confusion, supernatural chaos, and a dependable ensemble that includes Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Jisshu Sengupta, Rajpal Yadav, and Wamiqa Gabbi.
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
Day 16: 4.50 crore
Day 17: 5.50 crore
Day 18: 1.50 crore
Total: 153.50 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
Set around a man who inherits a palace in rural Mangalpur and tries to convert it into a hotel, the film keeps its premise simple and highly playable. Produced by Cape of Good Films and Balaji Motion Pictures, the horror-comedy leans into old-school comic timing and spooky set pieces, a mix that has clearly connected with paying audiences.
Akshay Kumar’s Recent And Upcoming Work
The current run of Bhooth Bangla also lands at an interesting point in Kumar’s career, because it adds fresh weight to a line-up that has started looking stronger on the big screen. His recent theatrical releases include OMG 2 in 2023, which emerged as a successful film with strong audience appreciation, followed by Housefull 5 and Jolly LLB 3, both of which added to a more stable commercial phase.
That recent run now feeds directly into the curiosity around what comes next. Confirmed upcoming films in Kumar’s slate include Welcome to the Jungle and Hera Pheri 3, two franchise titles that already carry major recall value. With Bhooth Bangla clicking so decisively in theatres, those projects now arrive with even sharper audience interest and stronger trade attention.
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