# Bhooth Bangla Is Refusing to Stop — Akshay Kumar’s Horror Comedy Inches Towards Rs 150 Crore

URL: https://technosports.co.in/bhooth-bangla-is-refusing-to-stop-akshay-kumars/  
Published: 2026-05-07  
Updated: 2026-05-07  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Three weeks in and *Bhooth Bangla* is still going. That’s not something Bollywood gets to say very often — and for Akshay Kumar fans who’ve been through a difficult few years at the box office, this one genuinely means something.

*Bhooth Bangla*, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role, along with Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Mithila Palkar, Tabu, Jissu Sengupta, and others, added Rs 1.50 crore to the tally on its third Wednesday, registering a drop of 25 per cent from Tuesday.

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### Bhooth Bangla: Day-Wise Box Office Collections

Currently standing at Rs 141.50 crore, the Akshay Kumar starrer is looking to wind up its third week at Rs 143 crore gross. Based on current trends, the movie will surpass the Rs 145 crore mark on the fourth weekend, and then march towards the Rs 150 crore nett mark. It is looking to wrap up its entire run around Rs 155 crore or so.

| Period | Collection (Nett) |
| --- | --- |
| Week One | Rs 80.50 crore |
| Week Two | 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.) |
| 3rd Wednesday | Rs 1.50 crore (est.) |
| **Total (20 Days)** | **Rs 141.50 crore** |

A Rs 80.50 crore opening week followed by Rs 41.50 crore in Week 2 is the hallmark of a genuinely enjoyed film — not just an opening-weekend phenomenon. *Bhooth Bangla* is earning its audience back one weekend at a time. Learn more about the [horror comedy genre in Indian cinema on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horror_comedy_film) to appreciate how rare it is for such films to sustain this kind of run.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bhootsbnnb.jpg)

### Film Details at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Film | Bhooth Bangla |
| Director | Priyadarshan |
| Lead Cast | Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Mithila Palkar |
| Current Total (Day 20) | Rs 141.50 crore nett |
| 3rd Week Closing Estimate | ~Rs 143 crore |
| Projected Lifetime | ~Rs 155 crore nett |
| Verdict | HIT |

### Why This Film’s Success Matters Beyond the Numbers

This isn’t just Akshay Kumar having a good week — it’s Akshay Kumar having a good year after years of turbulence. Akshay Kumar has gone through a rough phase at the box office post-pandemic, with a string of underperformers. Last year was somewhat better with three films doing decently well, although they weren’t a HIT, and now there is finally a HIT film.

And the significance goes even deeper. The industry tends to have a good time when Akshay Kumar is having a good time. He may not give the big Rs 500 crore grossers, but if one can get two or three HITs or successful films a year, it is equally important, as that keeps the box office ticking. This is something where Akshay Kumar stands out, as others in the industry, except Ajay Devgn, have significantly lower output, with some taking two or three years for one film instead. The box office in India is star-driven; it cannot be in good shape if leading stars are not bringing films regularly.

That’s the real story here. *Bhooth Bangla* isn’t just a box office number — it’s a proof of concept that consistent output, when matched with a crowd-pleasing film, still wins.

### What to Expect in Week 4?

With the film projected to cross Rs 145 crore on the fourth weekend and ultimately settle around Rs 155 crore nett, *Bhooth Bangla* is well on track to become one of Akshay Kumar’s most significant commercial milestones of the post-pandemic era. A strong third weekend and continued weekday holds will be key to hitting that Rs 150 crore nett landmark.

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### FAQs

### **Q: What is the total box office collection of Bhooth Bangla so far and what is its projected lifetime?**

*Bhooth Bangla* has collected Rs 141.50 crore nett in 20 days, is projected to close Week 3 around Rs 143 crore, and is expected to finish its entire theatrical run at approximately Rs 155 crore nett — making it a confirmed HIT at the Indian box office.

### **Q: Who directed Bhooth Bangla and who are the main cast members?**

The film is directed by veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan and stars Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Mithila Palkar in key roles.