Bhooth Bangla Nears Rs 100 Cr in Week 1, Akshay Starrer

Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, is close to crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in its first week, with India net around Rs 79.02 crore and a worldwide gross of Rs 127.37 crore after seven days. The 145-minute U/A-certified film features a returning collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan after 16 years, alongside a nostalgic ensemble cast including Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, Mithila Palkar and Asrani. The supernatural thriller follows Arjun Acharya as he confronts the demonic Vadhusur in his ancestral home in Mangalpur.\n\nEven with the IPL 2026 season in full swing and competition from Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge in its fifth week, Bhooth Bangla has held its own at the box office. Dhurandhar 2 has crossed Rs 1,764 crore worldwide after a 35-day run, and continues its climb toward Rs 1,770 crore by the weekend. This duel at the cinema mirrors the wider challenge for new releases as audiences juggle cricket, streaming, and theatrical options.\n\nBy Day 6, Bhooth Bangla had crossed Rs 127 crore globally and stood at Rs 78.90 crore in India, signalling a strong opening for a horror-comedy in a crowded market. The film’s 16-year-prior reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan, plus a starry cast, have helped create significant early momentum in Mangalpur and beyond, even as IPL and other big titles vie for attention. The story centers on Arjun’s battles with the demonic Vadhusur in a haunted family home, a premise that blends chills with humor and nods to classic Bollywood storytelling.

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