Bhooth Bangla Box Office: Akshay Kumar’s Horror Comedy Refuses to Die — Marching Towards ₹150 Crore!

Akshay Kumar is back in the game, and the numbers are doing the talking. His latest horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, is holding remarkably well at the box office…

By Reetam Bodhak

April 30, 2026

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Akshay Kumar is back in the game, and the numbers are doing the talking. His latest horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, is holding remarkably well at the box office into its second week — a sign that audiences genuinely love what they’re watching.

Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collections : Overview

Bhooth Bangla added ₹2.75 crore on its 2nd Wednesday, marking a 26% drop from Tuesday, bringing the 2nd week’s running total to ₹38 crore in just 6 days.

Day	Net Collection
Week 1 Total	₹80.50 Cr
2nd Friday	₹5.50 Cr
2nd Saturday	₹10.75 Cr
2nd Sunday	₹12.00 Cr
2nd Monday	₹3.25 Cr
2nd Tuesday	₹3.75 Cr
2nd Wednesday	₹2.75 Cr
13-Day Total	₹118.50 Cr

What These Numbers Really Mean

A 26% weekday drop in Week 2 is genuinely impressive for Bollywood. Most films nosedive hard after their opening weekend — Bhooth Bangla isn’t doing that. The film is expected to wind up its 2nd week around the ₹40 crore mark, roughly half of its opening week haul — a solid hold by any standard.

The horror comedy is projected to cross ₹120 crore in its third weekend and ₹130 crore by the end of Week 3, with a real shot at ₹150 crore nett by the end of its theatrical run.

Horror-comedy as a genre has been thriving in India — learn more about its fascinating evolution on Wikipedia’s page on Horror Comedy films. And if you’re a fan of the genre, don’t miss our roundup of top Bollywood box office performers of 2026 on TechnoSports.

Akshay Kumar’s Comeback Story

Let’s be real — Akshay Kumar had a tough post-pandemic run. But this feels different. Last year brought three decent performers, and now there’s finally a certified HIT on his hands.

The industry tends to do well when Akshay Kumar is doing well — he may not deliver ₹500 crore blockbusters, but two or three hits a year keep the box office engine running, something very few stars in Bollywood manage consistently. That reliability is underrated, and Bhooth Bangla is a reminder of exactly that.

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FAQs

Q: What is Bhooth Bangla’s total box office collection so far?

Bhooth Bangla has collected ₹118.50 crore nett in India in 13 days, with its 2nd week total standing at ₹38 crore across 6 days.

Q: Will Bhooth Bangla cross ₹150 crore at the box office?

Based on its strong Week 2 hold and consistent weekday numbers, the film has a solid chance of surpassing the ₹150 crore nett mark by end of its theatrical run.