# Akshay Kumar Is Back — Bhooth Bangla Crosses Rs 167 Crore in 7 Weeks, Set to Dethrone Housefull 5 This Week

URL: https://technosports.co.in/back-bhooth-bangla-crosses-rs-167-crore/  
Published: 2026-06-01  
Updated: 2026-06-01  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Seven weeks in theatres and still pulling audiences. That is the quietly remarkable story of *Bhooth Bangla*, the [horror comedy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horror_comedy_film) that has become the most important film of Akshay Kumar’s recent career — and it is not done yet.

## Bhooth Bangla 7th Weekend Box Office Numbers

Akshay Kumar’s *Bhooth Bangla*, directed by Priyadarshan, continued to find audiences even in its 7th week, adding Rs 2.25 crore in the 7th weekend, with Rs 1 crore coming on Sunday alone — a promising hold for a film this deep into its theatrical run. [Altbollywood](https://www.altbollywood.com/post/star-city-season-1-episode-2-a-bear-on-a-chain-ending-explained)

The running total across 39 days now stands at Rs 167 crore nett at the Indian box office, putting the film on the verge of overtaking the lifetime collection of *Housefull 5* (Rs 168 crore), a milestone expected to arrive as early as this Tuesday. [Altbollywood](https://www.altbollywood.com/post/star-city-season-1-episode-2-a-bear-on-a-chain-ending-explained)

| Week / Period | Nett Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Week 1 | Rs 80.25 crore |
| Week 2 | Rs 40.75 crore |
| Week 3 | Rs 21.00 crore |
| Week 4 | Rs 12.00 crore |
| Week 5 | Rs 6.00 crore |
| Week 6 | Rs 4.75 crore |
| 7th Friday | Rs 0.50 crore |
| 7th Saturday | Rs 0.75 crore |
| 7th Sunday | Rs 1.00 crore (est.) |
| **Total (39 Days)** | **Rs 167 crore** |

## Why This Matters for Akshay Kumar

The trajectory of *Bhooth Bangla* is more than just box office numbers — it represents a genuine comeback story for one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars of the previous decade.

![Bhooth Bangla](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bhoosstts-1024x576.avif)

Once it crosses *Housefull 5*, *Bhooth Bangla* will emerge as the second biggest grosser of Akshay Kumar’s career in the post-2020 era, trailing only *Sooryavanshi* at Rs 195.50 crore.

Khiladi Kumar had been going through a rough patch at the box office in recent years, but with back-to-back successful ventures in 2025 and now a Clean Hit with *Bhooth Bangla*, the actor is firmly back in his element. It is the kind of sustained theatrical run that only truly beloved entertainers can manage.

## Week-by-Week Trend at a Glance

The film’s weekly drop pattern tells the story of a genuine word-of-mouth blockbuster. After a massive Rs 80 crore opening week, the declines have been steady but not catastrophic — the mark of an audience that keeps recommending the film to others.

| Metric | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Director | Priyadarshan |
| Cast | Akshay Kumar and ensemble |
| Genre | Horror Comedy |
| 39-Day Total | Rs 167 crore nett |
| Next Milestone | Crossing Housefull 5 (Rs 168 crore) |
| Post-2020 Akshay Rank | #2 (after Sooryavanshi) |

## What’s Next for Akshay in 2026?

All eyes are now on Akshay Kumar’s upcoming 2026 releases — *Welcome To The Jungle*, *Haiwan*, and an untitled collaboration with director Anees Bazmee. With *Bhooth Bangla* restoring audience confidence in Akshay’s big-screen pull, the trade is watching these projects more optimistically than it would have just 12 months ago. [Altbollywood](https://www.altbollywood.com/post/star-city-season-1-episode-2-a-bear-on-a-chain-ending-explained)

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## FAQs

### **What is Bhooth Bangla’s total box office collection so far?**

 *Bhooth Bangla* has collected Rs 167 crore nett at the Indian box office in 39 days and is on the verge of crossing the Rs 168 crore lifetime cume of *Housefull 5* this week.

### **Is Bhooth Bangla a hit or a blockbuster for Akshay Kumar?**

 The film has been declared a Clean Hit, and with its sustained 7-week run, it stands as Akshay Kumar’s second-biggest earner in the post-2020 era, behind only *Sooryavanshi*.