The long-awaited reunion of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and legendary director Priyadarshan has officially struck gold at the box office. Their latest collaboration, the horror-comedy Bhoot Bangla, has successfully entered the prestigious 100 crore club in India, marking a significant triumph for the duo who previously delivered cult classics like Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
Released on April 17, 2026, the film faced a competitive landscape, sharing screen space with the ongoing historical run of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 and the prime-time attraction of the IPL season. Despite these challenges, the film’s unique blend of supernatural thrills and signature Priyadarshan slapstick comedy resonated deeply with family audiences and fans of the 2000s-era comedy collective.
The journey to the century mark began with a promising start during paid previews, which raked in 3.75 crore. The film then opened officially with a solid 12.25 crore on Friday. Positive word-of-mouth fueled a massive jump over the first weekend, with Saturday and Sunday collections reaching 19 crore and 23 crore respectively.
By the end of its first weekend, Bhoot Bangla had already amassed over 50 crore, setting a clear trajectory toward the 100 crore milestone. While typical weekday dips occurred on Monday and Wednesday, the film showed remarkable resilience on Tuesday, actually growing in collections compared to the previous day—a rare feat in the current box office climate.
The film closed its first week with an India net collection of approximately 84.40 crore. However, it was the second weekend that provided the necessary push to cross the 100 crore net mark. On its second Saturday, the ninth day of its release, the film saw another surge in footfalls, earning an estimated 10.75 crore. This surge officially pushed its total domestic net collection past the 100.90 crore mark.
On the global front, the film has performed equally well. With strong contributions from overseas markets, the worldwide gross for Bhoot Bangla has now soared past 160 crore, making it one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of early 2026.
For Akshay Kumar, this achievement is particularly noteworthy. Bhoot Bangla marks his 20th film to enter the 100 crore net club in India, the highest number for any Indian actor to date. It also represents his sixth century-grosser in the post-pandemic era, following the successes of films like Sooryavanshi and OMG 2.
The success of the film is also a testament to the enduring chemistry of the ensemble cast. Featuring veterans like Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani alongside Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi, the film leveraged nostalgia while offering fresh supernatural elements.
With no major Hindi releases scheduled for the coming week, trade analysts predict that Bhoot Bangla will continue to enjoy a steady run. The film has not only ended a dry spell for mid-budget horror comedies but has also reaffirmed that the Akshay-Priyadarshan brand remains a potent force at the Indian box office. As the film continues its theatrical journey, it remains to be seen if it can challenge the 150 crore mark in the weeks to follow. To know such
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