The Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan magic is proving to be a formidable force at the box office as their latest outing, Bhooth Bangla, witnessed a massive surge on its first Saturday.
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, reports confirmed that the horror-comedy saw a remarkable 55% jump in earnings, collecting ₹19 crore in India on Day 2. This brings the film’s total domestic net collection to ₹35 crore, including the earnings from its opening day and paid previews. The nostalgic appeal of the iconic director-actor duo, reunited after 14 years, has clearly resonated with the family audience during the opening weekend.
The film’s performance in the international circuit has been equally impressive. On Saturday, Bhooth Bangla raked in ₹9 crore overseas, pushing its total international gross to ₹18.50 crore. With these strong numbers, the worldwide gross collection has now climbed to a staggering ₹60.50 crore in just two days.
Despite receiving mixed critical reviews regarding its second half, the sheer comedic power of the ensemble cast—featuring legends like Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani—has ensured packed theaters across 11,513 shows in India.
Coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the film is expected to maintain its momentum throughout Sunday. While the second half and climax have been described as average by some critics, the “hilarious” first half and the chemistry between Akshay and his veteran co-stars have turned the movie into a preferred “time-pass” watch for the weekend. The film’s success also comes at a time when the entertainment industry is mourning the loss of Asha Bhosle, and while the IPL 2026 season is in full swing, Bhooth Bangla has managed to carve out a significant share of the audience’s attention.
Looking ahead, the industry is closely watching if the film can sustain this growth on Sunday to cross the ₹80 crore worldwide mark by the end of its first three days. With Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Mithila Palkar adding fresh energy to the classic Priyadarshan setup, the film has effectively beat the opening weekend trends of several recent horror-comedies. For Akshay Kumar, this success marks a strong return to form in the genre that originally cemented his status as a comedy superstar.