Bhooth Bangla has registered a solid opening weekend at the global box office, collecting ₹95 crore gross in its first three days. The horror-comedy, led by Akshay Kumar, has set a promising foundation despite mixed audience reactions.
Strong Weekend Performance
The film earned approximately ₹67 crore gross (₹56 crore nett) from the domestic market, while overseas territories contributed around $3 million (₹28 crore gross), taking the worldwide total to ₹95 crore.
This marks an encouraging start for Akshay Kumar, especially considering his recent box office struggles. The film has managed to build early momentum, and its long-term performance will now depend on weekday stability.
What Lies Ahead
For Bhooth Bangla to secure a “clean hit” verdict, sustaining collections through Monday and the weekdays will be crucial. A similar trend was seen with Jolly LLB 3, which opened well but lost pace during the week, ultimately impacting its overall box office outcome. The current release will aim to avoid a repeat of that pattern.
Audience Response and Growth
Directed by Priyadarshan, the film has received mixed reviews. However, it showed healthy growth over the weekend, particularly in mass circuits, outperforming Jolly LLB 3 on its third day (Sunday).
While stronger word-of-mouth could have pushed the opening figures higher, the current trend still indicates a positive trajectory.
Cast and Reunion Factor
Bhooth Bangla marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan after nearly 15 years. The film also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Mithila Palkar, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani, Manoj Joshi, Jisshu Sengupta, and Rajesh Sharma in key roles, with a cameo appearance by Tabu.