The highly anticipated reunion of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and veteran director Priyadarshan is proving to be a fruitful one at the box office. Their latest collaboration, the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, has successfully navigated its first Wednesday, bringing its total domestic earnings to approximately ₹78.25 crore net within six days of its theatrical release.
After a high-octane opening weekend that saw the film rake in significant numbers, Bhooth Bangla faced the inevitable midweek test. While Monday and Tuesday saw the typical decline associated with working days, the film showed remarkable stability on Day 6. Early estimates suggest the movie earned between ₹2.5 crore and ₹3 crore on Wednesday.
This steady performance is largely attributed to the nostalgic appeal of the Kumar-Priyadarshan duo, who previously delivered cult classics like Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Despite stiff competition from the ongoing IPL season and other theatrical holdovers, the film has managed to keep the “housefull” boards appearing in several tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
The film’s journey so far has been a testament to its wide-reaching appeal:
Opening Weekend: A massive start, collecting over ₹54 crore across the first three days.
The Monday Test: A predictable 60-70% drop, yet holding ground with ₹6.75 crore.
Global Reach: On the international front, the film has already breached the ₹120 crore gross mark, making it one of the most successful Hindi releases of 2026 so far.
Bhooth Bangla features a stellar ensemble cast including Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav. The film’s plot, which revolves around a man discovering supernatural secrets at an ancestral mansion during a wedding celebration, has received a polarized yet passionate response.
While some critics felt the nearly three-hour runtime was a bit overextended, audiences have praised the “signature Priyadarshan” slapstick comedy and the chemistry between the veteran actors. The “Behen darr gayi” references and the reunion of the Bhool Bhulaiyaa energy seem to be the primary drivers for the footfall.
With no major Bollywood releases scheduled for the coming Friday, Bhooth Bangla is expected to witness another surge during its second weekend. Trade analysts predict that the film will comfortably cross the ₹100 crore net milestone in India by the end of its second Sunday, potentially becoming Akshay Kumar’s highest-grossing film in recent years.
As the film continues its theatrical run, the industry is closely watching to see if the “nostalgia factor” can propel it toward the ₹150 crore mark, solidifying its status as a certified box office hit. To
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