The highly anticipated reunion of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and veteran director Priyadarshan has proven to be a winner at the box office. Their latest collaboration, Bhooth Bangla, has completed its first week in theaters, maintaining a steady pace and successfully crossing the ₹84 crore mark in domestic net collections.
Despite facing stiff competition from other major releases like Dhurandhar 2, the horror-comedy has managed to carve out a significant space for itself, particularly among family audiences and fans of the iconic duo’s past work.
After a strong opening weekend, all eyes were on how the film would perform during the crucial weekdays. Bhooth Bangla showed resilience, benefiting from positive word-of-mouth and a lack of other major family entertainers in the market.
On its seventh day (Thursday), the film brought in approximately ₹5.15 crore, pushing its total first-week domestic collection to ₹84.05 crore. This performance is seen as a major boost for Akshay Kumar, following a series of experimental projects that saw mixed results at the ticket window.
While the domestic numbers are impressive, Bhooth Bangla is also making waves internationally. The film has already breached the ₹125 crore mark in total worldwide gross collections. By crossing these milestones within its first week, the movie has officially entered the top three highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2026 so far.
The film’s success is largely attributed to the “nostalgia factor” of the Akshay-Priyadarshan partnership, which previously gave audiences hits like Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa. The ensemble cast, featuring Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav, has also been praised for delivering the signature situational comedy that fans expect from this team.
Notably, the film also serves as a posthumous tribute to the legendary actor Asrani, who passed away in late 2025. Akshay Kumar recently shared an emotional note on social media, dedicated to the veteran actor and their long-standing professional bond.
With no massive solo releases scheduled for the coming weekend, trade analysts predict that Bhooth Bangla will continue its strong run. The film is now eyeing the coveted ₹100 crore domestic club, a feat it is expected to achieve by its second Sunday. If the current momentum holds, discussions regarding a potential sequel—as hinted at by the producers—could soon become a reality. To
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