# The Khiladi Is Back! Bhooth Bangla Crosses Rs 168 Crore in 7 Weeks — Akshay Kumar’s Biggest Hit Since Sooryavanshi

URL: https://technosports.co.in/the-khiladi-is-back-bhooth-bangla/  
Published: 2026-06-05  
Updated: 2026-06-05  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Seven weeks in theatres. Still collecting. Still holding. If that doesn’t tell you everything about **Bhooth Bangla’s** extraordinary run, the numbers will. **Akshay Kumar** and director **Priyadarshan’s** horror comedy has now crossed the Rs 168 crore nett mark at the Indian box office — and it has already done something no Akshay Kumar film has managed in years: surpassed **Housefull 5** to become one of his biggest post-2020 blockbusters.

This one feels personal. And well-earned.

## Bhooth Bangla Week-by-Week Box Office Journey — The Full Breakdown

The film added Rs 3.50 crore in its seventh week — a 25% drop from the previous week, which is a remarkably healthy hold for any Bollywood film at this stage of its run. The total cumulative collection over 49 days now stands at **Rs 168.25 crore nett** in India.

| Week | Collection (Nett) |
| --- | --- |
| Week 1 | Rs 80.25 cr |
| Week 2 | Rs 40.75 cr |
| Week 3 | Rs 21.00 cr |
| Week 4 | Rs 12.00 cr |
| Week 5 | Rs 6.00 cr |
| Week 6 | Rs 4.75 cr |
| Week 7 | Rs 3.50 cr |
| **Total** | **Rs 168.25 cr** |

## Why This Run Is So Special for Akshay Kumar

![Bhooth Bangla](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bhooosgt-1024x576.avif)

Let’s put this in context — because context is everything.

With this run, Bhooth Bangla has surpassed the lifetime collection of Housefull 5 and established itself as **Akshay Kumar’s second biggest grosser in the post-2020 era**, sitting only behind *Sooryavanshi’s* Rs 196 crore nett total.

Akshay Kumar had been going through a difficult phase at the box office for a couple of years, with back-to-back underwhelming performances. Bhooth Bangla, coming off the back of recent successful ventures, has finally given him a Clean Hit — and the actor is genuinely back in his element.

For fans who remember Akshay Kumar’s incredible streak of back-to-back hits in the 2010s, this comeback feels like a proper restoration. His Wikipedia profile captures just how remarkable his career journey has been: [Akshay Kumar — Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akshay_Kumar).

## The Akshay-Priyadarshan Magic — Rekindled

This film also marks a triumphant reunion of two legends who defined a certain era of Bollywood comedy. Priyadarshan’s trademark madcap humour blended with Akshay’s physical comedy timing — it was clearly a combination audiences were hungry for again, and *Bhooth Bangla* delivered it in spades.

The Rs 80 crore opening week alone tells you how much goodwill and excitement surrounded this film on Day 1 — and a 25% drop seven weeks later tells you how effectively it converted that goodwill into repeat viewership. For a full week-wise Bollywood box office breakdown and everything about Akshay Kumar’s next release, head to [TechnoSports’ entertainment section](https://technosports.co.in).

## What’s Next for Akshay Kumar?

With *Bhooth Bangla* nearing the end of its theatrical run, Akshay Kumar is already gearing up for his next big release — **Welcome to the Jungle**, slated to hit cinemas on **June 26, 2026**.

Coming off the momentum of a blockbuster, the confidence will be sky-high going into that one. Will *Welcome to the Jungle* push him even closer to, or perhaps past, the Sooryavanshi benchmark? Stay updated with live collection trackers and Bollywood box office predictions at [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **Q: What is Bhooth Bangla’s total box office collection after 7 weeks?**

 The film has collected **Rs 168.25 crore nett** in India across 49 days of theatrical release, still earning steadily with a healthy hold in its seventh week.

### **Q: Where does Bhooth Bangla rank among Akshay Kumar’s biggest hits?**

It is now **Akshay Kumar’s second biggest post-2020 grosser** in India, having crossed Housefull 5’s lifetime total — sitting only behind Sooryavanshi’s Rs 196 crore nett collection.