SA329 & 387
AUS429 & 67/8 (41.4 ov, target 288)
UAE175/4 (36/50 ov, target 264)
NED263/4
PAK
SL325/8 (50 ov)
CFC0
KER0
MOH0
SHL0
Erzurum1
Çorum FK2
CHE
MAN
LEV
ATM
TAA
ETT
BOL
MON
MBSG
PFC
B04
VFB
BMG
SCP
FCA
SCF
Lille1
Lens0
Villarreal0
Espanyol1
Elversberg4
Mainz1
Le Havre AC1
PSG5
JER
QAT
KENYA
PNG
BIK
SPR
SWD
EASTN98/3 (15.1/20 ov)
TAS427
NSW174/8 (60 ov)
NZ-A
IND-A291/7 (88 ov)
QLD
VIC282/9 (84 ov)
DHA
BAR
MYMS
KHU280/8 (82 ov)
NZ
IND
NAM
IRE
AFG
ZIM
ST-W
BH-W
SS-W
HH-W
MOW
VAG
WAR
WPR
OTAGO
CD
PS-W138/1 (13.3/20 ov, target 137)
MR-W136/6
AS-W185/2
MS-W164/7 (20 ov, target 186)
SCOT100/3 (6 ov, target 122)
GRA0
ATL1
VAL1
EIB1
Nice5
Rennes2
Al Shabab6
Al Ahli1
Akshay Kumar is back in cinemas, and the early box office signals for Bhooth Bangla are cautiously encouraging. Let’s break down exactly what the numbers say — and what they mean for Bollywood’s beloved horror-comedy star.
Bhooth Bangla Advance Booking Numbers at a Glance
As of 9 PM on Thursday, Bhooth Bangla sold around 72,000 tickets in the top two national chains — PVR Inox and Cinepolis — for the opening day and paid previews combined. Of this, approximately 40,000 tickets were for the previews and 32,000 for Friday’s regular shows.
| Category | Tickets Sold (National Chains) |
|---|---|
| Paid Previews | ~40,000 |
| Day 1 (Friday) Advance | ~32,000 |
| Total (by 9 PM Thursday) | ~72,000 |
| Expected Friday Advance (midnight) | ~42,000 |
How Does It Compare to Akshay’s Recent Films?
Bhooth Bangla’s advance booking is better than Akshay Kumar’s previous release Jolly LLB 3, but lower than Housefull 5. It’s a middle-ground performance — strong enough to signal genuine audience interest, but not quite the runaway pre-release buzz Housefull 5 generated.
Opening Day Projection
Based on current trends, Bhooth Bangla is expected to open in double digits at the box office, in sync with a forecast of Rs. 12 crore to Rs. 16 crore — which also includes Rs. 2 crore to Rs. 3 crore from paid previews.
The film, directed by veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan, is getting a wide nationwide theatrical release on over 3,200 screens. That kind of screen count gives it a real fighting chance if word-of-mouth turns positive quickly.
The Bigger Picture for Bollywood in 2026
So far, 2026 has been a fruitful year for the Hindi film industry, with Dhurandhar: The Revenge emerging as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time in India. Before that, Border 2 turned in a promising run, followed by solid performances from Mardaani 3 and The Kerala Story 2. A strong run from Bhooth Bangla would only add momentum to what’s shaping up to be a historic year for Bollywood.
For more on Bollywood’s 2026 box office surge, check out our detailed coverage at TechnoSports, and don’t miss our roundup of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters to watch this year.
