Bhooth Bangla Box Office: Akshay Kumar’s Horror-Comedy Stands Firm Against New Releases, Enters the ₹200 Crore Global Club

Akshay Kumar’s latest horror-comedy venture, ‘Bhooth Bangla,’ is proving to be a resilient force at the box office. Despite a crowded marketplace featuring fresh domestic and international releases, the Priyadarshan directorial continues to hold its ground in its third week. The film has officially surged past the ₹200 crore mark worldwide, marking a significant milestone for the superstar.

Steady Third-Week Performance: Minor Dip, Major Impact

According to data from industry tracker Sacnilk, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ recorded a marginal drop of 3.3% on its 16th day (third Saturday). The film collected ₹4.35 crore compared to ₹4.50 crore on the previous day. For a film deep into its third week, maintaining a daily collection above the ₹4 crore mark is considered a sign of strong audience retention.

A Glance at the Journey So Far:

• Week 1: ₹84.40 crore
• Week 2: ₹43.75 crore
• Day 16 (India Net): ₹4.35 crore
• Total India Gross: ₹162.73 crore

Global Success and International Reach

The film’s international appeal has added a significant boost to its overall earnings. On Day 16 alone, it garnered ₹1.50 crore from overseas markets, bringing the total international gross to ₹55 crore. When combined with the domestic figures, the cumulative worldwide collection now stands at an impressive ₹217.73 crore.

Battling Stiff Competition

‘Bhooth Bangla’ is currently operating in a highly competitive environment. It is sharing screen space with:

• Indian Front: Riteish Deshmukh’s historical epic ‘Raja Shivaji’ and the Aamir Khan-produced ‘Ek Din’ (starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi).
• Hollywood Front: Major sequels and releases like ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and ‘Michael.’

Despite these heavyweights vying for footfall, the Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan duo’s signature blend of scares and laughs continues to attract the family audience.

A Milestone for Akshay Kumar’s Post-Pandemic Era

The success of ‘Bhooth Bangla’ cements its position as one of Akshay Kumar’s most successful post-COVID projects. With net projections likely to settle around ₹152-153 crore, it joins the elite club of his recent hits like ‘Sooryavanshi,’ ‘OMG 2,’ and ‘Housefull 5’ to cross the ₹150 crore net mark in India.

Disclaimer: This box office report is based on figures provided by trade analysts and industry trackers. Final official numbers may vary slightly as per the statements issued by the film’s producers and distributors. This report is for informational purposes only.