Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla is showing strong momentum at the box office, outperforming Jolly LLB 3 in first-week trends. The horror-comedy, directed by Priyadarshan, has edged ahead with better weekday holds, signaling a healthier run overall.
Strong start with preview advantage
Bhooth Bangla benefited from paid previews, collecting approximately Rs. 3.50 crore ahead of its official release. On Day 1, both films opened on an equal footing with Rs. 12 crore each. While Jolly LLB 3 held a slight edge over the first two days, Bhooth Bangla quickly gained momentum.
Weekend edge and solid weekday trends
The opening weekend collections of Bhooth Bangla stood at Rs. 52.50 crore (excluding previews), slightly surpassing Jolly LLB 3’s Rs. 51.25 crore. The real difference emerged during the weekdays, where the horror-comedy maintained stronger collections.
By the end of the first week, Bhooth Bangla had amassed around Rs. 80.25 crore (including previews), roughly 11% higher than Jolly LLB 3, which collected Rs. 71.25 crore in the same period.
Day-wise box office comparison (India net):
| Day | Bhooth Bangla | Jolly LLB 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Previews | Rs. 3.50 cr. | NA |
| Friday | Rs. 12.00 cr. | Rs. 12.00 cr. |
| Saturday | Rs. 18.50 cr. | Rs. 18.50 cr. |
| Sunday | Rs. 22.00 cr. | Rs. 20.00 cr. |
| Monday | Rs. 6.25 cr. | Rs. 5.25 cr. |
| Tuesday | Rs. 7.25 cr. | Rs. 6.50 cr. |
| Wednesday | Rs. 5.75 cr. | Rs. 4.50 cr. |
| Thursday | Rs. 5.25 cr. | Rs. 4.00 cr. |
Total:
Bhooth Bangla: Rs. 80.50 crore
Jolly LLB 3: Rs. 70.75 crore
Verdict and outlook
While Jolly LLB 3 emerged as a successful venture, it fell short of achieving a “Hit” verdict due to average trends. In contrast, Bhooth Bangla is currently on track to secure a “Clean Hit” status, thanks to its stronger trajectory and sustained audience interest.
If the current momentum continues, the Akshay Kumar starrer could end up as one of the more successful comedy releases in recent times.