US EditionBhoot Bangla Box Office Collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar's Film DETHRONES Dhurandhar 2 as Film Opens Strong at Rs 23 Crore Globally
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan reunite after more than a decade, and paid previews added Rs 3.5 crore to the film’s opening total.
- On Friday, actor Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan reunited after a 14-year hiatus as their film Bhooth Bangla arrived in theaters, marking a major Bollywood release.
- The story follows Arjun, played by Akshay Kumar, returning from London to his ancestral palace in Mangalpur to arrange his sister Mira's wedding amid local legends of strange occurrences.
- Nationwide, the film ran across 12,386 shows on Friday with an overall Hindi occupancy of 19 percent, though Mumbai recorded higher occupancy at 25 percent across 889 shows.
- Bhooth Bangla trails behind recent releases; Bhool Bhulaiyaa opened at Rs 35.5 crore and Stree set a benchmark with Rs 51.8 crore on day one.
- Continuing its theatrical run, Bhooth Bangla faces ongoing competition from Dhurandhar, which remains in cinemas after a month, while the film maintains a worldwide presence.
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Bhooth Bangla Roars at the Box Office - Smashes INR 21.60 Crore on Day One, Surpassing All Expectations! | 🎥 LatestLY
The highly anticipated horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla made a strong debut at the Indian box office on Friday, April 17, 2026, collecting an estimated INR 21.60 crore gross on its opening day. The film, which marks the high-profile reunion of actor Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan after a 14-year hiatus. 🎥 Bhooth Bangla Roars at the Box Office - Smashes INR 21.60 Crore on Day One, Surpassing All Expectations!.
The pairing of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan has made a strong comeback with Bhoot Bangla. Positive word of mouth, strong advance bookings, and support from family audiences gave the film a strong opening. The growing footfall in theaters and the buzz on social media clearly indicate that the film could see a big jump over the weekend and prove to be a major hit for Akshay.
Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan film sees strong opening, earns over Rs 12 Cr
Bhooth Bangla opened to a strong start at the box office, surpassing the opening of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Despite mixed reviews, the Akshay Kumar starrer has shown solid occupancy and early momentum.
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Bollywood LifeBhoot Bangla Box Office collection day 1: Akshay Kumar's film DETHRONES Dhurandhar 2 as film opens strong at Rs 23 crore globally
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