Bhooth Bangla Box Office Day 1 (Worldwide): Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan Starrer Starts Average; Horror Comedy Collects Rs 23.90 Cr

Amidst the buzz around Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 box office collection, Akshay Kumar’s highly anticipated film, Bhooth Bangla, has hit theatres worldwide on April 17. The film has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, with some criticism pouring in. Nonetheless, Akshay Kumar’s film managed to cross double digits on its opening day, earning Rs 3.50 crore through paid previews. Additionally, Bhoot Bangla has outperformed other recent releases like Mardaani 3, O Romeo, and The Kerala. Scroll down to read the box office collection report below.

Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection

According to initial data by Sacnilk, Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla has achieved worldwide collections of Rs 23.90 Cr (India Gross: Rs 18.90 Cr, Overseas: Rs 5 Cr) in gross collections and Rs 15.75 Cr in net collections across 14,871 shows. The movie earned Rs 3.50 Cr on the day of Paid Previews, i.e., Thursday and on its first Friday, the collection was Rs 12.25 Cr.

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About Bhooth Bangla

Bhooth Bangla has been one of the most anticipated films of 2026. This project brings back Bollywood’s iconic actor-director duo, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan, after 14 years. They have made us laugh with many blockbuster films, and this time, they are back once again with another entertainer.

Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in association with Cape of Good Films, presents Bhooth Bangla. The film features Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, and Mithila Palkar. Directed by Priyadarshan and Produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, and Ektaa R Kapoor. Advance Paid Previews began in theatres on 16th April 2026, 9 PM onwards.

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