# Bhooth Bangla Advance Booking: Akshay Kumar’s Horror Comedy Is Off to a Promising — But Not Explosive — Start

URL: https://technosports.co.in/bhooth-bangla-advance-booking-akshay-kumars-horror/  
Published: 2026-04-17  
Updated: 2026-04-17  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

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.

![Bhooth Bangla](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bhhiositsbb-1024x576.jpg)

| 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wide_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](https://technosports.co.in)**, and don’t miss our roundup of the **[biggest Bollywood blockbusters to watch this year](https://technosports.co.in)**.

## **FAQs**

### **Q: How many tickets did Bhooth Bangla sell in advance booking?**

As of Thursday evening, it sold around 72,000 tickets across PVR Inox and Cinepolis, targeting a double-digit opening day collection.

### **Q: What is the expected opening day collection of Bhooth Bangla?**

The film is projected to collect between Rs. 12 crore and Rs. 16 crore on Day 1, including paid preview earnings.