Khiladi Is Back — Bhooth Bangla Makes Akshay Kumar the Only Bollywood Star With 4 Back-to-Back Hits in a Year

Just two years ago, people were writing Akshay Kumar off. Now, with Bhooth Bangla firmly on track to become a hit, the Khiladi has quietly pulled off something no other Bollywood star has managed in recent times — four consecutive box office successes within a single year. Here’s the full story behind the streak.

Akshay Kumar’s 4 Consecutive Hits in One Year — Overview

The Comeback No One Saw Coming

Let’s be honest — 2024 was rough for Akshay Kumar. Film after film underperformed and the criticism was relentless. But instead of stepping back, he did what he always does: kept showing up. And now, the results are loudly speaking for themselves.

Bhooth Bangla, his horror-comedy reunion with the legendary director Priyadarshan, opened to Rs. 56 crore nett in its first weekend and held remarkably well on Monday — pushing the 4-day total close to the Rs. 65 crore mark. A strong Monday is never accidental. It signals genuine audience enjoyment, good word-of-mouth, and a film that’s building momentum rather than fading. That is exactly what Bhooth Bangla is doing right now.

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The 4 Hits That Rebuilt a Career — Briefly Explained

🎬 Kesari Chapter 2 — The patriotic drama sequel hit over Rs. 90 crore at the Indian box office, reestablishing Akshay’s ability to carry content-driven films on his shoulders. The film tapped into national pride and historical drama, connecting strongly with India’s family audience.

🎬 Housefull 5 — The franchise’s fifth chapter crossed Rs. 100 crore, delivering Akshay’s biggest-ever opening weekend. A massive ensemble cast, pure slapstick comedy, and fan nostalgia for the franchise drove it to blockbuster status. It was the moment that signalled Akshay was truly back.

🎬 Jolly LLB 3 — Another century at the box office, this courtroom comedy-drama continued the Jolly LLB legacy while bringing fresh energy. With strong dialogue, humour, and social commentary, it resonated both critically and commercially — confirming the streak was no fluke.

🎬 Bhooth Bangla — The most anticipated of the four for nostalgia-hungry fans. Director Priyadarshan returns to the horror-comedy genre that defined an era of Indian cinema, reuniting Akshay with Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Tabu, alongside Wamiqa Gabbi, Mithila Palkar, and Jissu Sengupta. The old gang, the old magic — and audiences are absolutely lapping it up. Word-of-mouth is reportedly better than any of Akshay’s recent post-pandemic outings, and with no major Hindi competition for a couple of weeks, the runway ahead looks clear. Keep following all box office updates at Technosports.

Why Bhooth Bangla Could Be the Best of the Four?

What makes Bhooth Bangla particularly exciting is that it isn’t riding just on franchise loyalty or patriotism — it’s winning purely on entertainment value and genuine audience love. The nostalgic chemistry between the lead cast, the classic Priyadarshan slapstick setup, and the ensemble depth have all combined to create something audiences didn’t know they were missing. If it crosses Rs. 100 crore nett in India, Akshay will have a hat-trick of centuries — a feat very few contemporary Bollywood stars can claim.

Why Akshay’s Volume Matters to All of Bollywood?

Here’s a fact often overlooked in the criticism: while many top stars have delivered just 1–3 films in the post-pandemic era, Akshay has maintained a consistent, high-volume output — filling calendar slots that would otherwise go dark. Not every film has succeeded, but the ones that do lift the entire industry. The cash registers keep ticking, theatres stay occupied, and the ecosystem stays alive. That contribution is genuinely impossible to overstate.

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