# Akshay Kumar Is Back Where He Belongs — Bhooth Bangla Haunts the Box Office With ₹80.50 Crore in Week 1

URL: https://technosports.co.in/akshay-kumar-he-belongs-bhooth-bangla/  
Published: 2026-04-24  
Updated: 2026-04-24  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Let’s be honest — Akshay Kumar needed this one. And *Bhooth Bangla* has delivered it in style. The horror comedy has wrapped up its opening week with an impressive **₹80.50 crore nett** at the Indian box office, pulling clear of last year’s *Jolly LLB 3* and putting Akshay’s box office reputation firmly back on track.

### *Bhooth Bangla* Week 1 Box Office Collections — Day-Wise Breakdown

| Day | Nett Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Previews | ₹3.50 crore |
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹12.00 crore |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | ₹18.50 crore |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | ₹22.00 crore |
| Day 4 (Monday) | ₹6.25 crore |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | ₹7.25 crore |
| Day 6 (Wednesday) | ₹5.75 crore |
| Day 7 (Thursday) | ₹5.25 crore |
| **Week 1 Total** | **₹80.50 crore nett** |

The trajectory here tells its own story. The film opened solidly, grew beautifully over the weekend — peaking at ₹22 crore on Sunday — and then held steady through the weekdays with barely a dramatic fall. That kind of consistency is the hallmark of a film with strong word-of-mouth, and *Bhooth Bangla* has exactly that working in its favour.

![Bhooth Bangla](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bhhhstt.webp)

### How Does It Compare to *Jolly LLB 3*?

*Bhooth Bangla* vs *Jolly LLB 3* — the comparison is inevitable since both are Akshay Kumar comedies that opened on similar levels. But here’s where it gets interesting: while both films were neck and neck on Friday and Saturday, *Bhooth Bangla* pulled **10% ahead on Sunday**, and that gap only widened — **15% on Monday, 25% on Wednesday, and nearly 30% on Thursday**. The film’s Week 1 total of ₹80.50 crore nett comfortably surpasses *Jolly LLB 3*‘s ₹71 crore first week.

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### What’s the Lifetime Target?

A **HIT verdict** is now almost certain, with second Friday’s hold being the key confirmation trigger. If the film manages ₹5 crore+ on its second Friday, it’s firmly on course for a **₹140 crore+ nett lifetime run**. With stronger holds, ₹150 crore nett is not out of reach — which would make it one of Akshay Kumar’s better-performing films in recent years.

*Bhooth Bangla* is a reminder that the [horror-comedy genre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horror_comedy), when executed well for Indian audiences, remains a reliable box office formula — combining scares with laughs to appeal across demographics.

### FAQs

### **Q: What is *Bhooth Bangla*‘s total collection after Week 1?**

 *Bhooth Bangla* has netted ₹80.50 crore at the Indian box office in its first week, comfortably outpacing last year’s *Jolly LLB 3* in terms of weekday holds and overall trajectory.

### **Q: Will *Bhooth Bangla* be declared a HIT at the box office?**

A HIT verdict is almost certain — the film needs to hold above ₹5 crore nett on its second Friday to confirm a projected lifetime collection of ₹140–150 crore nett.