Bhooth Bangla Week 1: Akshay Kumar Hits ₹80 Cr

What a week it's been for Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy film "Bhooth Bangla." This movie has not just brought comedy to the spook factor but also brought in big bucks, earning a whopping ₹84.05 crore in India alone during its first week. Seeing two legends like Kumar and Priyadarshan team up after a long 14 years, audiences flocked to catch that magic firsthand.

Bhooth Bangla Box Office Boom

Released on April 17, 2026, "Bhooth Bangla" started strong with paid previews on April 16 that pulled in ₹3.75 crore. The opening day wasn't too shabby either, netting ₹12.25 crore in India, bringing the tally to ₹15.75 crore with previews included. Over the weekend, the numbers just kept getting better.

• Saturday: ₹19.00 crore net
• Sunday: ₹23.00 crore net

By the end of the weekend, total collections stood at an impressive ₹58 crore. That's explosive growth over just three days! For those keeping score, you might be wondering, how did it fare against other horror-comedies? Check this: It outshined "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3"'s ₹35.5 crore opening and "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2"'s ₹14.11 crore, though it couldn't beat "Stree 2"'s massive ₹51.8 crore opening day. Quite the competition!

Weekday Warriors

Weekdays are usually when movies tend to slow down, but "Bhooth Bangla" held its ground decently.

• Monday: ₹6.75 crore net
• Tuesday: ₹8.00 crore net
• Wednesday: ₹6.15 crore net
• Thursday: ₹5.15 crore net

Adding up all the weekday contributions, the film packed a punch with that ₹84.05 crore week. And let's not forget about its worldwide sweep, raking in a total of ₹135.45 crore globally. Not bad, right? If you want the full breakdown, hop over to Sacnilk.

What Critics Are Saying

As is often the case with films mixing genres, "Bhooth Bangla" received mixed feedback. Some critics embraced the performances, acknowledging the delightful mix of humor and horror, while others felt it lagged compared to previous Kumar-Priyadarshan hits like "Hera Pheri." It's not every day we see these two icons back in action, so expectations were high. Not all critics were on board, but the fans seem to be loving it. Curious about the reviews? You can find more detailed analyses over at MoneyControl.

In the end, "Bhooth Bangla" managed to exit the shadow of "Dhurandhar 2," which had been a box office dominator. It's exciting to see horror-comedy getting this spotlight in Bollywood again. With such a promising start, I'm stoked to see how the film performs in the weeks to come. If you haven't seen it yet, maybe it’s time for a trip to the theatre!