Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's *Bhoot Bangla* Shatters Box Office Records
Box Office Triumph of *Bhoot Bangla*
The dynamic duo of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan has once again captured the audience's attention with their latest horror-comedy, *Bhoot Bangla*. On its 10th day of release, the film experienced a remarkable boost in earnings, surpassing ₹112 crore in total collections, showcasing its strong box office performance. With a talented ensemble cast, the film has successfully blended humor with horror, delighting viewers and benefiting from the extended holiday season.
The collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan has proven to be a winning formula once again. Audiences are responding positively to *Bhoot Bangla*, as reflected in its impressive box office results. The film is drawing large crowds to theaters, enabling the filmmakers to enjoy significant profits.
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film's popularity continues to grow. Following a strong opening, *Bhoot Bangla* has maintained a steady increase in its earnings.
By its second Saturday, the film had already crossed the ₹100 crore threshold in India, and on the second Sunday, its collections surged even further. The captivating chemistry of Akshay and Priyadarshan has clearly enchanted moviegoers.
Recent reports indicate that *Bhoot Bangla* regained its box office momentum during its second weekend. On its second Sunday, the film earned around ₹12.50 crore, a notable increase from the ₹10.75 crore collected on Saturday.
By the conclusion of its first week, the film had accumulated ₹84.4 crore. With the earnings boost on its 10th day, the net collection in India has reached ₹113.40 crore, while the total gross collection stands at ₹134.98 crore, reflecting the growing excitement among viewers.
The film is also making a significant impact internationally. On its 10th day, it earned approximately ₹3.00 crore from overseas markets, bringing its total international box office collection to ₹44.50 crore. This impressive performance has pushed the worldwide gross collection past ₹179.48 crore, highlighting its global appeal.
Directed by Priyadarshan, *Bhoot Bangla* is produced by Akshay Kumar, Ekta Kapoor, and Shobha Kapoor under the banners of Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films. The film features a stellar cast, including renowned actors like Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jisshu Sengupta, and Mithila Palkar alongside Akshay.
Notably, this film marks the reunion of Akshay and Priyadarshan in the horror-comedy genre after 19 years since *Bhool Bhulaiyaa* (2007). Their previous collaborations, including hits like *Hera Pheri*, *Garam Masala*, *Bhagam Bhag*, *De Dana Dan*, and *Khatta Meetha*, have left a lasting impression on audiences, generating significant buzz for this latest project.