Seven weeks in theatres and still pulling audiences. That is the quietly remarkable story of Bhooth Bangla, the horror comedy that has become the most important film of Akshay Kumar’s recent career — and it is not done yet.
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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
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
| 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.
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
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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.
