Sooryavanshi Still Reigns Supreme — Here’s Every Akshay Kumar Post-Pandemic Opening Day Ranked

Say what you will about Akshay Kumar’s recent box office journey — the man simply doesn’t stop showing up. While most Bollywood A-listers have done 3–4 films since the pandemic, Akshay has enough post-2021 releases to rank a full Top 10 Opening Day list. That alone tells you something. With Bhooth Bangla now in theatres, let’s look at where it stands among Khiladi Kumar’s biggest opening days since the pandemic.

Akshay Kumar’s Complete Ranked List

Here are the top Akshay Kumar opening days at the Hindi box office in the post-pandemic era:

#1 — Sooryavanshi (Rs. 26 crore)

The Rohit Shetty cop universe blockbuster roared into theatres on Diwali 2021, riding enormous post-lockdown pent-up demand. Starring Akshay alongside Katrina Kaif, with cameos from Ranveer Singh and Ajay Devgn, it was the film that officially told India: the movies are back. The holiday advantage and franchise hype made it nearly untouchable at the top. Read more about the history of Bollywood box office on Wikipedia.

#2 — Housefull 5 (Rs. 22.25 crore)

The beloved comedy franchise returned with a massive ensemble cast and delivered Akshay’s second-biggest post-pandemic opener. Housefull films have always been crowd-pleasers, and this instalment continued the tradition of big laughs and even bigger numbers at the ticket window.

#3 — Ram Setu (Rs. 14.75 crore)

Released on Diwali 2022, this adventure drama blended mythology and archaeology and benefitted heavily from the festive holiday release window. It’s a reminder of how much holidays still drive big openings for Bollywood, even for non-franchise films.

#4 — Bade Miyan Chotte Miyan (Rs. 14.75 crore)

The Akshay–Tiger Shroff action entertainer had a massive Eid release advantage and opened on par with Ram Setu. Unfortunately, audience reception didn’t match the opening buzz, making it one of the bigger disappointments despite the strong start.

#5 — Sky Force (Rs. 13.50 crore)

A patriotic aerial action film based on a real Indian Air Force mission, Sky Force opened well on the back of strong emotional marketing. While the opening was decent, subsequent performance was mixed.

#6 — Bachchan Pandey (Rs. 12.25 crore)

The Holi release gave this mass entertainer a holiday push, though it couldn’t sustain momentum beyond its opening weekend. Directed by Farhad Samji, the film tried the over-the-top comedy and action combo — a format that didn’t fully land with audiences.

#7 — Jolly LLB 3 (Rs. 12 crore)

The third instalment in the popular legal comedy franchise performed solidly, proving that audiences still love the courtroom comedy genre when done right. It was a non-holiday release that still managed a respectable opening.

#8 — Bhooth Bangla (Rs. 11.50 crore)

Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, opened to Rs. 11.50 crore nett on Friday, with an additional Rs. 3.50 crore from Thursday previews — bringing the all-inclusive Day 1 to Rs. 15 crore nett. What makes this notable? It is an original film with no franchise or universe backing and was released on a non-holiday — making it Akshay Kumar’s biggest such opener in the post-pandemic era. The horror comedy genre has always had a dedicated audience in India, and this Priyadarshan collaboration clearly struck the right chord.

#9 & #10 — Samrat Prithviraj & OMG 2

Samrat Prithviraj (Rs. 10.50 crore) was a grand historical epic that unfortunately underwhelmed, despite a strong opening driven by patriotic sentiment. OMG 2 (Rs. 9.25 crore) was the quiet surprise — a socially relevant drama that punched above its weight and earned critical acclaim alongside decent box office numbers

What’s Next for Akshay?

After Bhooth Bangla, Akshay Kumar has Welcome To The Jungle and Haiwaan lined up — and it will be interesting to see where they land on this list. As analysts point out, the sheer volume of his releases keeps the box office ticking in weeks when the industry is otherwise starved of content — a contribution that often goes underappreciated.

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