The Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan magic is officially back, and the box office is feeling the tremors! After a 14-year-long wait since Khatta Meetha, the duo has delivered a spooky-comic winner that is currently rewriting the record books for 2026.
While many expected a mid-week slump, Bhooth Bangla has pulled off a “Discounted Tuesday” masterstroke, witnessing a surprising jump in numbers. This steady momentum has not just solidified its hit status but has also helped it “axe” competitors to claim a prestigious spot in the year’s top grossers.
BHOOTH BANGLA DAY 5 BREAKDOWN
The horror-comedy has shown incredible resilience, recovering a massive chunk of its budget in record time. Here is the detailed breakdown of the numbers:
| Category | Collection (INR / USD) |
| India Net (Day 5) | ₹9.30 Crore |
| India Net (Total – 5 Days) | ₹83.05 Crore |
| India Gross (Total) | ₹97.99 Crore |
| Overseas Gross (Total) | ₹31.50 Crore ($3.75M+) |
| Worldwide Gross (Total) | ₹129.49 Crore |
| Budget Recovery | 69% (Budget: ₹120 Cr) |
| North America Market | $1.14 Million (Akshay’s 30th film to hit $1M) |
The “Tuesday” Triumph
Usually, Day 5 (Tuesday) sees a downward trend, but Bhooth Bangla saw a 15% jump compared to Monday. Thanks to “Discounted Tuesday” ticket pricing and glowing word-of-mouth, the family audience is flocking to theaters. The chemistry between Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav is acting as a massive magnet for fans who missed the Hera Pheri era.
Akshay Kumar Joins the “SRK League”
Internationally, Akshay Kumar has achieved a historic milestone. With Bhooth Bangla crossing the $1 million mark in North America, he becomes only the second Indian actor after Shah Rukh Khan to have 30 or more films achieve this feat in the territory.
TOP BOLLYWOOD GROSSERS OF 2026 (WORLDWIDE)
Bhooth Bangla has officially climbed to the #3 spot, surpassing Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo.
- Dhurandhar 2: ₹1787.7 Cr
- Border 2: ₹485.3 Cr
- Bhooth Bangla: ₹129.49 Cr (5 Days)
- O’Romeo: ₹123.1 Cr
- Mardaani 3: ₹77.12 Cr
With 69% of its ₹120 crore budget already recovered through theatrical windows alone, Bhooth Bangla is on a clear path to being a “Super Hit.” While it might not challenge the behemoth numbers of Dhurandhar 2, it is comfortably eyeing the ₹200 crore global mark by its second weekend. Akshay Kumar’s dry spell is officially over!
