The Apple TV+ horror-comedy "Widow's Bay" has received 19 Emmy nominations for the 2026 awards, the most for any new show this year. Nominations include writing for creator Katie Dipold, directing for Hiro Murai, and acting for Matthew Rhys and Kate O'Flynn.
Widow's Bay, a new TV comedy series, successfully blends horror and humor, set on a cursed island in New England. The show follows the island's mayor as he tries to develop it into a tourist destination, despite supernatural threats. Its unique combination of genuine scares and subtle comedy has earned critical praise.
Priyadarshan's horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, will stream on Netflix from June 12. The film, which received mixed reviews and had a 55-day theatrical run, earned over ₹269 crore worldwide.
Actress Shaun Romy expresses excitement for 'Drishyam 3' and her upcoming film 'Karakkam', calling the simultaneous releases a "win-win" for audiences. She also shares fond memories of working with Mohanlal and details the musical horror-comedy 'Karakkam'.
Akshay Kumar's latest venture, 'Bhooth Bangla,' has taken the box office by storm, accumulating an impressive Rs 243 crore in just 26 days! Directed by the talented Priyadarshan, this horror-comedy masterpiece features Kumar delving into the mysteries of a bewitched palace. With robust international and domestic numbers, the film's performance only intensifies as it wraps up its fourth weekend.
Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' premieres April 29th, a horror-comedy set on a haunted New England island. Starring Kate O'Flynn, Matthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis, and Stephen Root, the 10-episode series from showrunner Katie Dippold blends subgenres from Midsommar to Friday the 13th while exploring themes of curses, tourism, and small-town secrets.
Bhooth Bangla, the Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan horror-comedy, has collected Rs 79.02 crore in its first week in Indian theaters, with worldwide gross at Rs 127.37 crore. The film is now just Rs 21 crore away from the coveted Rs 100 crore domestic milestone, driven by strong family footfalls and nostalgia for 2000s comedy era. Despite competition from Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 and IPL 2026, the film has shown resilience with Day 3 delivering the peak collection of Rs 23 crore.
Akshay Kumar's latest horror-comedy, 'Bhooth Bangla', is making waves at the box office, raking in over Rs 100 crore globally within its first four days. Although it faced a slight decline during the weekdays, the film still attracted audiences, collecting Rs 6.15 crore on Day 6 in India and pushing its total net earnings to Rs 78.90 crore. Read on to know more in detail.
Akshay Kumar's horror comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' has collected Rs 127.37 crore worldwide in six days, with India net earnings at Rs 78.90 crore and overseas gross at Rs 33.50 crore. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film released on April 17, 2026, crossed Rs 100 crore in just four days despite mixed reviews and competition from 'Dhurandhar 2'.
'Bhooth Bangla', directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, Mithila Palkar and Asrani, is chasing the Rs. 100 crore India net milestone as it enters Day 6 of its theatrical run. With a worldwide gross of Rs. 118.12 crore, the horror-comedy has recovered strongly from its Monday dip with an 18.5% growth on Day 5. The film opened with Rs. 12.25 crore on Day 1, peaked at Rs. 23 crore on Day 3 and is now building toward a healthy first week total. Marking Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's reunion after 16 years, the supernatural comedy-thriller follows Arjun Acharya returning to his ancestral home to confront the demonic entity Vadhusur. Stay updated with all live Day 6 tracking, day-wise collections and the complete box office story of Bhooth Bangla.
Bhooth Bangla, the horror-comedy reuniting Akshay Kumar with director Priyadarshan, has crossed Rs 100 crore worldwide gross (Rs 106.34 crore) driven by a strong opening weekend of Rs 54.25 crore. The film earned Rs 12.25 crore on Day 1, Rs 19 crore on Day 2, and Rs 23 crore on Day 3 (its peak). However, it faced a 70.7% drop to Rs 6.75 crore on Day 4, with Day 5 bringing Rs 2.29 crore, indicating the typical post-weekend slowdown.
Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Wamiqa Gabbi, has entered the Rs 100 crore club worldwide after its opening weekend. The film collected Rs 64.75 crore net in India and Rs 29 crore overseas, totaling Rs 106.34 crore worldwide, ending the reign of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar. Day 4 saw a 70.7% drop from Sunday's collection, earning Rs 6.75 crore.
'Bhooth Bangla,' featuring Akshay Kumar, has burst onto the cinematic scene, creeping close to Rs 100 crore in worldwide earnings over its opening weekend. This horror-comedy, helmed by Priyadarshan, saw an impressive Rs 58.75 crore net in India by the fourth day. Viewers are embracing the film with enthusiasm, making the weekday box office performance a hot topic of discussion. Read on to know more in detail.
Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' has emerged as a box office hit, earning Rs 58 crore net in India by Sunday, surpassing 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film collected Rs 23 crore on Day 3 across 11,682 shows, with worldwide gross at Rs 95.87 crore. The film marks the reunion of Kumar and Priyadarshan after 16 years and is the late Asrani's final screen appearance.
