Bhooth Bangla First Week Collection: Akshay Kumar-Starrer Eyes Rs 100 Crore Milestone After Rs 79 Crore Run
Horror-comedy defies competition from Dhurandhar 2 and IPL 2026 to accumulate Rs 127.37 crore worldwide
Quick Look
- 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.
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Why It Matters
Bhooth Bangla marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan, known for their successful collaborations in 2000s comedies. The film is a supernatural comedy-thriller featuring a ensemble cast including Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, and the late Asrani.
The reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan continues to strike a chord with the Indian audience as Bhooth Bangla nears the end of its first week in theaters. Despite domination by the record-breaking run of Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' and the peak of the IPL 2026 season, the horror-comedy continues to persist. The film is now eyeing the elite Rs. 100 crore domestic gross milestone, fueled by the nostalgia of the 2000s comedy era and strong family footfalls.
With a worldwide gross already at Rs. 127.37 crore and a second weekend imminent, 'Bhooth Bangla' is just Rs. 21 crore away from the elite Rs. 100 club.
Day wise collection for 'Bhooth Bangla'
Day 0 (Paid previews): Rs. 3.75 crore
Day 1: Rs. 12.25 crore
Day 2: Rs. 19.00 crore
Day 3: Rs. 23 crore
Day 4: Rs. 6.75 crore
Day 5: Rs. 8.00 crore
Day 6: Rs. 6.15 crore
Day 7: Rs. 0.95 crore
TOTAL: Rs. 79.02 crore
'Bhooth Bangla' is a supernatural comedy-thriller that follows Arjun Acharya played by Akshay Kumar, a man who returns from London to his ancestral home in the sleepy rural town of Mangalpur. What begins as a routine homecoming quickly descends into spectacular chaos when Arjun discovers that the family palace carries a terrifying local reputation as it is allegedly haunted by a demonic entity named Vadhusur, a supernatural force with a chilling reputation for abducting brides from the surrounding villages. Wamiqa Gabbi takes on a demanding dual role that has drawn considerable praise for its range and commitment while Mithila Palkar brings warmth and emotional grounding as Arjun's sister. 'Bhooth' Bangla runs for approximately 145 minutes and holds a U/A certification from the CBFC.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Bhooth Bangla will cross Rs 100 crore domestic milestone in second weekend
Likely · Within weeks
Film will complete theatrical run with Rs 150-175 crore worldwide
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will the film achieve the Rs 100 crore milestone in second weekend?
- How will competition from Dhurandhar 2 affect long-term performance?