Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are proving once again why they are the ultimate “OG” duo of Bollywood. Their latest collaboration, Bhooth Bangla, has just wrapped up its first week, and the numbers coming in are nothing short of a celebration for the makers. While the industry was watching closely to see if the horror-comedy could survive the weekday grind, the film has not only survived but is now standing on the verge of a massive global milestone.
BHOOTH BANGLA DAY 7
India Box Office Breakdown (Nett):
- Paid Previews: ₹4.00 Cr
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹14.31 Cr
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹21.74 Cr
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹25.60 Cr
- Day 4 (Monday): ₹8.10 Cr
- Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹9.30 Cr
- Day 6 (Wednesday): ₹6.80 Cr
- Day 7 (Thursday): ₹5.83 Cr
- Total India Nett: ₹95.68 Cr
- Total India Gross: ₹112.90 Cr
Worldwide & Global Stats:
- Overseas Gross: ₹35.50 Cr
- Total Worldwide Gross: ₹148.40 Cr
- Budget: ₹120.00 Cr
- Budget Recovery: ~80%
- Global Rank: Set to beat Kesari Chapter 2 (₹149.64 Cr)
STABLE, STEADY, AND SPOOKY
The story of Bhooth Bangla’s first week is one of remarkable stability. After a roaring weekend that saw the film touch the ₹25 crore mark on Sunday, the real test was the weekdays. Usually, horror-comedies tend to see a sharp dip, but Priyadarshan’s directorial showed its teeth by holding firm.
On Day 7, the film collected ₹5.83 crore, representing a minor 14% drop from the previous day. This steady momentum has allowed the film to recover nearly 80% of its production cost in just seven days. With the domestic nett sitting at ₹95.68 crore, it’s only a matter of hours before Akshay Kumar officially enters the ₹100 Crore Club once again.
THE POST-COVID LEADERBOARD
The film isn’t just performing in isolation; it’s rewriting Akshay Kumar’s recent box office history. Bhooth Bangla has already overtaken the international totals of films like Raid 2 (₹31 Cr) and Thamma (₹26.5 Cr).
| Movie | Worldwide Collection (Gross) | Status |
| Bhooth Bangla | ₹148.40 Cr | Inches away! |
| Kesari Chapter 2 | ₹149.64 Cr | Target 1 |
| Sky Force | ₹174.21 Cr | Target 2 |
| Jolly LLB 3 | ₹171.64 Cr | Next Milestone |
🎬 CONCLUSION
With a worldwide total of ₹148.40 crore, Bhooth Bangla is just ₹1.6 crore away from the ₹150 crore mark. It has already secured its spot as the 3rd highest opening week of 2026 in Bollywood, trailing only behind the massive hits Dhurandhar 2 and Border 2. As it enters its second weekend, all eyes are on whether it can maintain this “supernatural” grip on the audience or if the new releases will finally break the spell.
