Bhooth Bangla box office: Akshay Kumar’s horror comedy crosses Rs 140 crore nett in India after 3 weeks, eyes Rs 160 crore lifetime total
There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a film that audiences genuinely enjoy keep ticking at the box office long after its opening weekend. Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi, is doing exactly that. Entering its third week, the film has now crossed the Rs 140 crore nett mark in India — a confirmed Hit verdict — and it’s showing no signs of slowing down just yet.
Bhooth Bangla India Box Office: Week-Wise Collections
| Period | Nett Collection |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Rs. 80.50 crore |
| Week 2 | Rs. 41.50 crore |
| 3rd Friday | Rs. 4.50 crore |
| 3rd Saturday | Rs. 4.50 crore |
| 3rd Sunday | Rs. 5.50 crore |
| 3rd Monday | Rs. 1.50 crore |
| 3rd Tuesday | Rs. 2.00 crore (est.) |
| Running Total | Rs. 140 crore nett |
Why This Is A Big Deal For Akshay Kumar
Let’s be real — Akshay Kumar has had a rough few years post-pandemic. A string of underperformers had many writing him off, and while 2025 showed some recovery with a few decent releases, none crossed the finish line as a definitive Hit — until now.
Bhooth Bangla is exactly what the horror comedy genre does at its best — it entertains broadly, drives repeat viewing, and holds up in its second and third weeks without a dramatic collapse. The film registered a 25% jump on its 3rd Tuesday compared to Monday, which is a strong sign of continued audience interest.
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What’s The Lifetime Projection?
With Rs. 18 crore already in Week 3 and the film expected to close Week 3 at around Rs. 20–21 crore, Bhooth Bangla is firmly on course to cross Rs 150 crore in the coming days. If the momentum holds, the film could eventually close its theatrical run at around Rs 160 crore nett — a genuinely strong result for a mid-budget Bollywood horror comedy.
Consistent stars like Akshay Kumar — who deliver multiple films a year and keep the box office active — are arguably just as valuable to the Hindi film ecosystem as the occasional blockbuster, and Bhooth Bangla makes that case convincingly.
