Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla is turning out to be a surprise winner at the box office, despite mixed reviews. The horror-comedy has shown explosive growth over its opening weekend, and the Sunday numbers have completely changed the game. What’s grabbing eyeballs is how it has massively outperformed an established blockbuster in a direct comparison.
Day 3 Storm: ₹23 Crore Sunday Packs A Punch
On its first Sunday, Bhooth Bangla minted a strong ₹23 crore, registering its highest single-day collection so far. This jump from Saturday’s ₹19 crore clearly indicates that the film is benefiting from growing word of mouth and increased footfall.
The weekend trend has been solid, with the film opening at ₹12.25 crore on Friday and building momentum steadily. Additionally, ₹3.75 crore from paid previews helped boost its overall total early on.
4x Higher Than Dhurandhar 2’s Fifth Sunday
Here’s where things get interesting. Bhooth Bangla’s ₹23 crore Day 3 collection is nearly four times higher than Dhurandhar 2’s fifth Sunday numbers, which stood at ₹5.20 crore on Day 32.
While the comparison involves films at very different stages of their run, the gap still highlights the strong opening weekend pull of Akshay Kumar’s latest release.
Weekend Total Nears ₹100 Crore Worldwide
With the Sunday collections included, Bhooth Bangla has reached ₹58 crore in India net and ₹69.37 crore in gross. Overseas, the film added ₹7 crore on Day 3, taking its international total to ₹26.50 crore.
Overall, the worldwide gross now stands at ₹95.87 crore, putting the film just inches away from the ₹100 crore milestone globally.
BMS Trends Explode: 30K Tickets Per Hour Milestone
The film has also created a significant milestone in ticket sales trends. On Sunday, Bhooth Bangla crossed 30,000 tickets per hour on BookMyShow, with a peak of 32.65K tickets in a single hour.
This marks the first time an Akshay Kumar film has achieved this benchmark since the hourly tracking trend began, indicating massive audience interest during peak hours.
Why The Film Is Working
The blend of horror and comedy seems to have struck the right chord, especially with family audiences looking for a light-hearted theatrical experience. The genre’s recent popularity, combined with the Akshay Kumar–Priyadarshan reunion after 14 years, is playing a crucial role in driving footfall.
More About The Film
Bhooth Bangla features a strong ensemble cast including Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Asrani. The film is presented by Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Cape of Good Films and is produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, and Ektaa R. Kapoor.
Akshay Kumar holds a 70% profit share in the film, while Ektaa Kapoor owns the remaining 30%.
