Bhooth Bangla: Will Akshay Kumar's Horror-Comedy Maintain Its Box Office Momentum?

Bhooth Bangla, featuring Akshay Kumar, has seen a decline in box office collections on its second Monday after a strong weekend. Despite a solid opening and impressive earnings, the film is struggling to maintain momentum as it approaches the ₹120 crore mark. With a talented cast and a successful run so far, the film's recent performance raises questions about its future at the box office. Will it continue to attract audiences, or will the weekday slump hinder its success? Read on to find out more about Bhooth Bangla's journey and its competition.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 27, 2026, 19:51 IST

Bhooth Bangla's Box Office Journey

The box office performance of Bhooth Bangla has shown a significant decline on its second Monday, following a strong weekend. Starring Akshay Kumar, the film experienced a drop in earnings on April 27, a common trend seen after a weekend surge. Directed by Priyadarshan, this horror-comedy, which debuted in theaters on April 17, has generally performed well despite the weekday downturn.

Bhooth Bangla boasts a talented cast, including the late Asrani, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Manoj Joshi, Jisshu Sengupta, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Mithila Palkar in prominent roles. The film kicked off its theatrical run with an impressive ₹12.25 crore on its opening day, excluding ₹3.75 crore from paid previews. By the end of its first week, it had garnered a commendable ₹84.40 crore net in India. Reports indicate that the horror-comedy saw a 16.3% increase on its second Sunday, earning around ₹12.50 crore across 9,498 shows, bringing its total gross in India to approximately ₹134.98 crore, with a net collection of ₹113.40 crore after ten days.

As Bhooth Bangla approaches its second Monday, it is facing challenges in maintaining its box office momentum as it nears the ₹120 crore milestone. Early indicators show a clear slowdown at the box office following a strong weekend. Real-time data suggests that the film has collected about ₹1.34 crore by 6:00 PM, raising its total gross in India to around ₹136.56 crore, while the net collection stands at ₹114.74 crore so far.

In terms of occupancy, Bhooth Bangla recorded a morning show occupancy of 5.31% and an afternoon show occupancy of 10.77% on its eleventh day. These numbers highlight the difficulties the film faces in keeping audience interest during the weekdays.

Despite the recent decline, Bhooth Bangla has successfully surpassed the lifetime box office figures of Sky Force, which concluded its run with a net collection of approximately ₹113.62 crore in India. This accomplishment underscores Bhooth Bangla's overall success in a competitive box office environment.