Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan, continues to perform well at the box office. Despite the expected weekday slowdown, the horror-comedy has maintained a steady run and crossed the ₹70 crore mark within five days of its release.
The film, which opened strongly over the weekend, has remained stable during weekdays and is already outperforming several recent horror-comedy releases.
Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection Day 5
According to trade tracking website Sacnilk, the film collected ₹6.82 crore net in India as of 8 PM on Tuesday, taking its total domestic collection to ₹71.57 crore.
Here’s the day-wise breakdown:
- Paid previews: ₹3.75 crore
- Friday (Opening Day): ₹12.25 crore
- Saturday: ₹19 crore
- Sunday: ₹23 crore
- Monday: ₹6.75 crore
- Tuesday (Day 5, till evening): ₹6.82 crore
The film saw its strongest surge over the weekend, especially on Sunday, and has since held steady despite the typical weekday dip.
How Bhooth Bangla Compares To Other Horror-Comedy Hits
In its first five days, Bhooth Bangla has performed better than several notable films in the same genre.
It has already surpassed:
- Bhediya starring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon — ₹35.86 crore (five days)
- Munjya featuring Sharvari Wagh and Abhay Verma — ₹27.40 crore (five days)
However, it is still slightly behind:
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 starring Kartik Aaryan — ₹76.27 crore (five days)
- Thamma starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna — ₹78.70 crore (five days)
With steady weekday numbers, industry watchers expect Bhooth Bangla to close the gap soon.
Paresh Rawal On Reuniting With Akshay Kumar And Priyadarshan
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal expressed his excitement about working again with Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan.
Rawal described during an interview, the reunion as enjoyable and professionally rewarding.
“It was a lot of fun to be back. You look forward to certain things in life. Sometimes, when you work with such good people, your journey becomes very good. This kind of company increases your haemoglobin — your health improves.”
He also praised Priyadarshan’s efficiency as a filmmaker:
“I have seen very few directors like him. If he says he will finish the shoot in 10 days, the shoot will be over in nine days. He has that kind of clarity.”
About Bhooth Bangla
Bhooth Bangla is a horror-comedy produced by Akshay Kumar along with Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under the banners of Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films.
The film features an ensemble cast including:
- Tabu
- Rajpal Yadav
- Jisshu Sengupta
- Mithila Palkar
- Wamiqa Gabbi
This film also marks another collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan, who previously delivered the iconic horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
What Critics Are Saying
According to early reviews, Bhooth Bangla blends nostalgia with modern cinematic elements.
A review noted:
- The first half carries strong nostalgic value reminiscent of earlier Priyadarshan classics
- Familiar shooting locations evoke memories of Bhool Bhulaiyaa
- Cinematography by Divakar Mani captures rustic settings effectively
- The film features impressive visual effects that enhance the horror elements
The balance between humour and suspense has been highlighted as one of the film’s strengths.
Box Office Outlook
With strong weekend collections and steady weekday performance, Bhooth Bangla is expected to:
- Cross ₹80 crore soon
- Maintain momentum heading into its second weekend
- Potentially emerge as one of the major horror-comedy successes of the year
If positive word-of-mouth continues, the film could become one of Akshay Kumar’s strongest box office performers in recent years.