Akshay Kumar is finally back in the winning zone! After a challenging phase of eight back-to-back underperformers, the Khiladi of Bollywood has found his groove again with the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film has shown remarkable growth during its second weekend, officially securing a success tag at the Indian box office.
As of Day 10, Bhooth Bangla has earned a net total of 127.16 crore at the Indian box office. The film concluded its second weekend on a high note, collecting 13.36 crore on its second Sunday. With these numbers, the film has surpassed the lifetime domestic collection of Jolly LLB 3 and has been declared a “Plus” verdict as per industry parameters.
Day-wise Collection Breakdown
| Day | Collection (Net) |
| Paid Previews | 4 crore |
| Day 1 | 14.31 crore |
| Day 2 | 21.74 crore |
| Day 3 | 25.6 crore |
| Week 1 Total | 95.68 crore |
| Day 8 (2nd Friday) | 6.4 crore |
| Day 9 (2nd Saturday) | 11.72 crore |
| Day 10 (2nd Sunday) | 13.36 crore |
| Total (10 Days) | 127.16 crore |
Akshay Kumar’s Post-COVID Top Grossers (India Net)
| Movie | Collection (Net) |
| Housefull 5 | 198.41 crore |
| Sooryavanshi | 195.04 crore |
| OMG 2 | 150 crore |
| Sky Force | 134.93 crore |
| Bhooth Bangla | 127.16 crore |
| Jolly LLB 3 | 117.6 crore |
| Kesari Chapter 2 | 94.48 crore |
| Samrat Prithviraj | 68 crore |
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | 66 crore |
| Ram Setu | 64 crore |
Analysis:
The RAW DATA indicates a strong upward trend during the second weekend. After earning 6.4 crore on its second Friday, the film saw a jump of 83.12% on Saturday (Day 9) to reach 11.72 crore. This momentum continued into Day 10, where it recorded a further 13.99% jump, collecting 13.36 crore.
With a reported budget of 120 crore, the film’s 10-day net collection of 127.16 crore has resulted in a Return on Investment (ROI) of 7.16 crore, which translates to a 5.96% return. This performance has earned the film a “Plus” verdict, ending the lead actor’s dry spell of eight consecutive films that failed to perform.
Comparison:
In just 10 days, Bhooth Bangla has overtaken the lifetime domestic collection of Jolly LLB 3 (117.6 crore). It has now officially entered the list of Akshay Kumar’s top 5 highest-grossing films in the post-COVID era, currently holding the fifth position behind Sky Force.
Bhooth Bangla has emerged as a much-needed victory for Akshay Kumar. By maintaining steady collections and showing significant jumps over the weekend, the film has not only recovered its costs but has also entered the profit-making zone. All eyes are now on how the film maintains its pace during the upcoming weekdays.
