Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' Ends Ranveer Singh's Box Office Dominance, Enters Rs 100 Crore Club
The highly anticipated collaboration between superstar Akshay Kumar and acclaimed director Priyadarshan, titled 'Bhooth Bangla', finally hit theatres on Friday, April 18, 2026. This horror-comedy film, featuring Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi in lead roles, has delivered a significant blow to the previously undefeated box office champion, Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar', effectively bringing an end to its dominant reign.
Impressive Box Office Performance Despite Challenges
Following an impressive opening weekend, 'Bhooth Bangla' experienced the expected dip in business on Monday, yet managed to achieve a remarkable milestone on a global scale. The film has successfully entered the prestigious Rs 100 crore club, a feat accomplished despite facing mixed audience reactions and intense competition from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket season.
Even the biggest blockbusters typically witness a decline in collections during weekdays, and Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' was no exception. According to industry tracking platform Sacnilk, after enjoying a strong weekend surge, the film collected Rs 6.75 crore net in India on its first Monday, which was day 4 of its theatrical run. This performance occurred across 10,984 shows nationwide.
This Monday figure represents a substantial 70.7% drop from its Sunday net collection of Rs 23.00 crore. With these day 4 numbers included, India's net collection for 'Bhooth Bangla' now stands at an impressive Rs 64.75 crore.
Strong Overseas Performance Contributes to Milestone
Turning to the international circuit, the Priyadarshan directorial added Rs 2.50 crore to its overseas tally on Monday. This brings the total overseas gross earnings to Rs 29 crore so far. When combined with India's gross collection of Rs 77.34 crore, the worldwide gross collection for 'Bhooth Bangla' reaches an impressive Rs 106.34 crore, firmly establishing its position in the 100 crore club.
Detailed Day-wise Earnings Breakdown
The film's box office journey in India reveals the following net collection pattern:
- Day 0 (Paid previews): Rs 3.75 crore
- Day 1: Rs 12.25 crore
- Day 2: Rs 19 crore
- Day 3: Rs 23 crore
- Day 4: Rs 6.75 crore
- Total: Rs 64.75 crore
Star-Studded Cast and Creative Elements
Packed with elements of horror thriller and rib-tickling comedy, 'Bhooth Bangla' boasts an ensemble cast that extends beyond its lead actors. In addition to Akshay Kumar in the central role, the film features Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Mithila Palkar, Manoj Joshi, Zakir Hussain, Ashwini Kalsekar, Mithun Chakraborty, and Rajesh Sharma in pivotal roles.
The movie also includes a special appearance by the late legend Asrani, who passed away in October of the previous year, adding emotional significance to this cinematic offering.
Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data presented in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
