Bhooth Bangla Surges Past ₹113 Crore, Akshay Kumar’s Horror Comedy Finds Box Office Spirit

Released on April 17, 2026, Bhooth Bangla reunited Akshay Kumar with director Priyadarshan after more than a decade. Despite opening to mixed reviews, the film has sustained momentum, driven by strong weekend footfalls and audience interest in its horror-comedy blend.

Box Office Performance

The film opened with ₹12.25 crore on Day 1, excluding ₹3.75 crore from paid previews. Collections peaked at ₹23 crore on Day 3 before stabilizing midweek. A remarkable 87% jump on Day 9 brought in ₹10.75 crore, followed by ₹12.50 crore on Day 10, pushing the India net to ₹113.40 crore and gross to nearly ₹135 crore. 

Audience And Market Response

While critics offered mixed reactions, audiences have embraced the film’s blend of comedy and supernatural thrills. Overseas markets have also contributed significantly, with the film crossing ₹130 crore globally. The ensemble cast, including Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, and Wamiqa Gabbi, has added to its appeal.

Industry Impact

With this performance, Bhooth Bangla has surpassed Jolly LLB 3 and entered Akshay Kumar’s top five post-COVID grossers. Analysts expect it to challenge Sky Force and possibly cross the ₹150 crore milestone if weekday collections remain steady. 

Key Highlights

•⁠  ⁠Bhooth Bangla collects ₹12.50 crore on Day 10

•⁠  ⁠India net crosses ₹113 crore, gross near ₹135 crore

•⁠  ⁠Strong second weekend surge after mixed reviews

•⁠  ⁠Overseas collections push global total past ₹130 crore

•⁠  ⁠Enters Akshay Kumar’s top five post-COVID grossers

Sources: Times Now, Koimoi, Hindustan Times