Akshay Kumar’s latest film Bhooth Bangla has wrapped up its first week with strong numbers. The horror-comedy pulled in Rs 135 crore worldwide, showing fans love the mix of scares and laughs. Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla stars Akshay alongside Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, and Wamiqa Gabbi. It’s a fun haunted house tale that got people to theaters despite mixed reviews.
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Bhooth Bangla started big. It earned Rs 4.5 crore from previews, then Rs 14.7 crore on opening day. Saturday brought Rs 22.8 crore, and Sunday peaked at around Rs 23 crore, pushing the weekend close to Rs 60-70 crore in India alone. Monday dipped to Rs 6.75 crore, but Tuesday surprised with Rs 8 crore. Wednesday and Thursday added Rs 6.15 crore and Rs 5.15 crore net in India.
By Day 7, India net stood at Rs 84.05 crore, with gross around Rs 99.95 crore. Overseas added Rs 35.5 crore, making the global total Rs 135 crore for Bhooth Bangla. That’s across thousands of shows—over 82,000 in India—with steady footfalls of 45 lakh people. The film held up well on weekdays, dropping just 16% on Thursday from Wednesday.
Why Bhooth Bangla Hit Big
Priyadarshan and Akshay team up after 14 years, bringing back their comedy magic from hits like Hera Pheri. Bhooth Bangla mixes ghost scares with slapstick humor, appealing to families and fans. Overseas markets, especially Gulf and North America, loved it, contributing nearly 25% of the total.
It beat lifetime hauls of Munjya (Rs 132 crore), Bhediya (Rs 69 crore), and even Akshay’s Bad Newz (Rs 116 crore). For Akshay, after some recent flops, Bhooth Bangla feels like a comeback. Strong word-of-mouth kept theaters busy, with occupancy around 13% on Day 7 across 10,500 shows.
Week 1 at Rs 135 crore sets Bhooth Bangla as the third highest Hindi grosser this year. Second week will test if it holds against new releases. Akshay thanked fans on social media, calling it a “spooky success.” If it crosses Rs 150 crore soon, expect blockbuster talk.
Fans say the songs and comedy scenes are gold. Priyadarshan’s direction keeps the pace zippy—no dull moments. Bhooth Bangla proves horror-comedies still pack theaters in India. Akshay’s mass appeal shines global too. Solid start for everyone involved.