The Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection has shown a steady decline after a promising start at the box office. The film starring Akshay Kumar witnessed its highest single-day earning of ₹23 crore on the first Sunday but has struggled to maintain momentum since then, with weekday collections slipping into single digits.
Directed by Priyadarshan, the horror-comedy marked his reunion with Akshay Kumar after 14 years. However, despite high expectations, the Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection has been affected by mixed audience reactions and comparisons with earlier films by the director.
Day 14 Earnings Continue Slowdown
On Day 14, the Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection stood at approximately ₹0.22 crore, with final numbers expected later in the day. The film recorded earnings from around 2,070 shows across India, reflecting a continued dip in theatre occupancy.
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Day 13 Performance and Total Earnings
On Day 13, the film earned ₹3.40 crore, taking its total domestic net collection to ₹124.87 crore and overall worldwide gross to around ₹148.31 crore. The Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection had earlier seen some recovery during weekends but failed to maintain consistency on weekdays.
Day-Wise Performance Overview
The Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection opened strongly with ₹3.75 crore in paid previews and peaked during its opening weekend. Key early numbers included ₹12.25 crore on Day 1 and ₹23 crore on Day 3. However, the momentum slowed significantly in the second week despite brief weekend spikes.
Audience Response and Competition Impact
The film received mixed reviews, with many viewers drawing comparisons to earlier Priyadarshan comedies. Even though the director clarified that the film is different from his past hit Bhool Bhulaiyaa, expectations were not fully met, impacting the Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection.
About the Film
Bhooth Bangla was released on April 17 and features an ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, and Wamiqa Gabbi. The film is produced under Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films and has a runtime of 2 hours and 53 minutes.
The Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection will continue to be closely watched as the film moves towards the end of its theatrical run, with expectations of a later OTT release on Netflix.