Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla continues its strong box office run even after entering its third week in theatres. The horror-comedy witnessed a noticeable drop on Day 20, but the film is still dominating the non-franchise horror comedy space in Bollywood. Despite weekday pressure, the Priyadarshan directorial remains one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2026.
The film has also become an important comeback success for Akshay Kumar. After a difficult run at the box office in recent years, Bhooth Bangla has brought the superstar back into the commercial success zone. The movie’s blend of comedy, horror and nostalgia is clearly working with family audiences across India.
Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection Day 20
According to Sacnilk, Bhooth Bangla collected around Rs 1.75 crore net in India on Day 20. The film witnessed a drop of nearly 22.22% compared to Day 19 collections, which stood at approximately Rs 2.25 crore.
With this, Bhooth Bangla’s total India net collection has now reached an estimated Rs 148.25 crore. The worldwide gross collection reportedly stands at around Rs 232.78 crore. Trade experts believe the film will comfortably cross the Rs 150 crore India net mark in the coming days.
Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection Day 20
| Period | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Rs 84.40 cr |
| Week 2 | Rs 43.75 cr |
| Day 15 | Rs 4.50 cr |
| Day 16 | Rs 4.35 cr |
| Day 17 | Rs 5.50 cr |
| Day 18 | Rs 1.75 cr |
| Day 19 | Rs 2.25 cr |
| Day 20 | Rs 1.75 cr |
| Total | Rs 148.25 cr nett |
Bhooth Bangla Becomes Top Non-Franchise Horror Comedy
What makes Bhooth Bangla’s performance more impressive is that the film is not part of any established cinematic universe or sequel franchise. Despite that, it has emerged as the highest-grossing non-franchise horror-comedy in Hindi cinema.
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The film has already crossed the lifetime collections of Munjya and Bhediya in India. Munjya had earned around Rs 102.54 crore, while Bhediya collected nearly Rs 66.65 crore during its theatrical run.
Now, Bhooth Bangla is only around Rs 12–13 crore away from challenging Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’s box office record. The next few days will decide whether Akshay Kumar’s horror-comedy can cross that milestone as well.
Akshay Kumar And Priyadarshan Reunion Wins Big
A major reason behind the film’s success is the reunion of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan after many years. The duo previously delivered cult classics like Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, making Bhooth Bangla one of the most anticipated films of the year.
Released on April 17, 2026, the movie follows Arjun Acharya, played by Akshay Kumar, who returns to his ancestral palace in Mangalpur for his sister’s wedding. However, he soon discovers terrifying secrets linked to a supernatural entity named Vadhusur.
The film also stars Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Manoj Joshi and Asrani in key roles.
Although critics gave mixed reviews regarding the film’s runtime and pacing, audiences have continued to support Bhooth Bangla strongly, especially during weekends.
