Despite entering its second week and facing competition from the enduring run of Dhurandhar 2, the horror-comedy saw a massive 16.3% growth on Sunday, proving that the family audience remains the film's strongest pillar.
Second Weekend Performance (India Net)
The film’s "second innings" showed remarkable resilience, with weekend footfalls jumping significantly as word-of-mouth spread.
Day Date India Net Collection Growth/Status Day 8 April 24 (Fri) ₹5.75 Cr Steady weekday hold Day 9 April 25 (Sat) ₹10.75 Cr 87% Jump (Weekend surge) Day 10 April 26 (Sun) ₹12.50 Cr Peak weekend footfall Total (Weekend 2) ₹29.00 Cr
Global Box Office Standings
With a strong domestic run and a massive NRI fan base, the film is rapidly approaching the ₹200 crore global milestone.
India Gross: ₹134.98 Cr
Overseas Gross: ₹44.50 Cr
Worldwide Total: ₹179.48 Cr
Beating the "Recent Best"
By crossing the ₹170 crore mark worldwide in just 10 days, Bhooth Bangla has already outperformed several of Akshay Kumar's recent high-profile releases:
Overpassed: Jolly LLB 3 (₹171.64 Cr), Sky Force (₹150.01 Cr), and Kesari Chapter 2 (₹145.01 Cr).
Current Rank: It remains the third highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2026, trailing only the historic Dhurandhar 2 and the patriotic epic Border 2.
Why the Audience is "Ghosting" the Critics
While critical reviews were mixed—often citing "outdated gags"—the audience occupancy tells a different story:
The "Evening" Pull: Sunday saw an impressive 42.31% occupancy for evening shows, a clear indicator that families are choosing the Priyadarshan-style chaos for their weekend outings.
The Nostalgia Factor: The presence of the "comedy collective" (Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and a special tribute to the late Asrani) has created a safe, nostalgic space for viewers who missed the Hera Pheri era of filmmaking.
SantaBanta Verdict:
Bhooth Bangla is a reminder that in the world of Indian cinema, "comfort food" comedy often beats critical acclaim. By netting over ₹113 crore in 10 days, Akshay Kumar has not only delivered his biggest hit in recent years but has also proven that the Priyadarshan brand is recession-proof. As it heads into its second Monday, the film is comfortably on track to hit the ₹150 crore India net mark before the next wave of May releases arrive
