‘Bhooth Bangla’, the much-anticipated horror-comedy marking the reunion of Akshay Kumar and legendary director Priyadarshan, is facing the inevitable post-weekend dip. After a solid opening weekend that saw the film breach the Rs. 50 crore mark, the Monday and Tuesday figures indicate a significant slowdown. As of April 21, 2026, the film’s total worldwide gross has successfully surpassed the Rs. 100 crore milestone, largely driven by its strong initial three-day performance. However, all eyes are now on the weekday stability to see if the Akshay-Priyadarshan nostalgia can sustain the film’s momentum.Bhooth Bangla Movie ReviewOver the release weekend of ‘Bhooth Bangla,’, positive word-of-mouth from Friday’s first-day audiences drove in walk-in traffic, with social media buzzing about the film’s comedy sequences, ensemble performances and Priyadarshan’s signature blend of slapstick comedy and suspense elements.
‘Bhooth Bangla’ initial earnings
Paid previews on Day 0 fetched Rs. 3.75 crore which indicated genuine audience curiosity, particularly among fans of Akshay Kumar and those nostalgic for the iconic Akshay-Priyadarshan comedy combination that had delivered hits like ‘Hera Pheri’, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ and ‘Garam Masala’ in the 2000s.Day 1 brought in Rs. 12.25 crore net, a number that reflected a mixed but ultimately encouraging opening. Day 2 delivered a significant jump to Rs. 19.00 crore net, reflecting strong family and multiplex footfall as the weekend began in earnest. Day 3 proved to be the film’s biggest day yet, with ‘Bhooth Bangla’ recording Rs. 23.00 crore net marking its peak single-day collection. The Sunday figure confirmed that the film had found its audience and was performing solidly as a family entertainer. The three-day opening weekend total of Rs. 54.25 crore, including previews paves the film’s way towards the coveted Rs. 100 crore India net mark within its first week.
‘Bhooth Bangla’ Day 4 recap
On its fourth day, the horror-comedy recorded a net collection of Rs. 6.75 crore in India, reflecting a 70.7% decrease from the previous day’s haul of Rs. 23.00 crore. This Monday figure was achieved across a wide release of 10,984 shows. The film’s domestic performance has now reached a total net of Rs. 64.75 crore, with the India gross standing at Rs. 77.34 crore.Internationally, the movie added Rs. 2.50 crore on Day 4, bringing its total overseas gross to Rs. 29.00 crore. With these combined figures, the worldwide gross for ‘Bhooth Bangla’ has officially crossed the century mark, sitting at Rs. 106.34 crore.
‘Bhooth Bangla’ Day 5 live tracking
According to Sacnilk, on its fifth day in theaters, the horror-comedy is being screened across 6,124 shows and has brought in Rs. 2.29 crore in live net earnings so far today.These updated figures push the film’s cumulative domestic performance to a net total of Rs. 67.04 crore, with the overall India gross reaching Rs. 80.04 crore. Final tallies for the day are still being processed as the theatrical run continues.
Day wise collection for ‘Bhooth Bangla’
Day 0 (Paid previews): Rs. 3.75 croreDay 1: Rs. 12.25 croreDay 2: Rs. 19.00 croreDay 3: Rs. 23 croreDay 4: Rs. 6.75 croreDay 5: Rs. 2.29 crore
TOTAL: Rs. 67.04 crore
More about ‘Bhooth Bangla’
Directed by Priyadarshan, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is a supernatural comedy-thriller that revolves around Arjun Acharya played by Akshay Kumar, who returns from London to his ancestral home in rural Mangalpur. The plot thickens as he discovers the palace is allegedly haunted by a demonic entity named Vadhusur, known for abducting brides. The film serves as a nostalgic treat for fans, reuniting the core comedy team of Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, the late Asrani, and Manoj Joshi. Joining the ensemble are Wamiqa Gabbi in a dual role, Mithila Palkar as Arjun’s sister and Tabu in a pivotal flashback appearance. While the first half is lauded for its vintage Priyadarshan-style chaos and slapstick humor, the second half leans into darker elements of black magic and mythology inspired by the Vedas.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.