Released on April 17, the film has not only revived the Akshay–Priyadarshan pairing after 14 years but has also secured a place among the top-grossing Indian horror comedies of all time.
Strong Box Office Run in India
In 13 days, Bhooth Bangla has collected approximately ₹124.50 crore net in India, with a gross domestic total of ₹147.90 crore. The film opened on a solid note, earning around ₹58 crore in its opening weekend, followed by a strong second weekend collection of nearly ₹27 crore. While weekday drops were expected, the film has managed to maintain steady momentum. Trade reports suggest that the third weekend could bring another boost, although upcoming releases such as The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Raja Shivaji may impact its run.
Overseas Performance and Global Total
Internationally, Bhooth Bangla has performed moderately, collecting around $5.6 million overseas. Combined with domestic earnings, the film’s global gross has reached approximately ₹200 crore.
This achievement places it among a select group of Indian films in 2026 to cross the ₹200 crore worldwide mark, making it:
The third Hindi film to do so this year
The sixth Indian film overall to reach the milestone
Is Bhooth Bangla a Hit?
The film was reportedly made on a budget slightly above ₹100 crore, with total landing costs (including marketing and promotions) estimated at around ₹120 crore.
Given its current performance:
- The film crossed break-even (₹120 crore net) in about 12 days
- Expected lifetime India net: ₹150 crore+
- Expected worldwide gross: ₹250 crore+
- Expected worldwide net: ₹180 crore approx.
Based on trade analysis, Bhooth Bangla is set to be classified as a clean hit, though not a blockbuster, as it does not significantly exceed its profitability threshold.
Among Top Horror-Comedies in India
With its current earnings, the film has already entered the top 5 highest-grossing Indian horror comedies. It currently trails:
Stree 2 – ₹875 crore
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 – ₹424 crore
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 – ₹266 crore
The Raja Saab – ₹208 crore
Industry expectations suggest Bhooth Bangla may soon surpass The Raja Saab, though breaking into the top three looks unlikely given the gap with the leading titles.
Cast and Film Details
Alongside Akshay Kumar, the film features a strong ensemble cast including:
Tabu
Wamiqa Gabbi
Paresh Rawal
Rajpal Yadav
Mithila Palkar
The film marks Priyadarshan’s return to Hindi cinema after five years and reunites him with Akshay Kumar after more than a decade, a pairing that has previously delivered several successful comedies.
Verdict
With strong domestic performance and a respectable global run, Bhooth Bangla stands as a commercial success. While it may not reach blockbuster territory, its steady earnings and break-even achievement confirm Akshay Kumar’s return to a more consistent box office phase.
