Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla is proving to be a slow but steady monster at the ticket windows. The horror comedy, now in its seventh week, continues to hold its own despite being in theatres for over 43 days. Industry estimates suggest the film added around ₹0.50 crore on its seventh Friday, pushing its total India nett collection to ₹165.25 crore.
With a lack of major new releases this weekend, Bhooth Bangla has managed to retain screens and keep the audience coming. The film is now just a stone’s throw away from surpassing the lifetime India nett of Housefull 5, which stands at ₹168 crore. If the current trend holds, insiders predict the movie could end its run near the ₹170 crore mark.
A Tailored Success Story
What makes Bhooth Bangla‘s run special is its consistency. While big-budget films often see a sharp drop after a few weeks, this Akshay Kumar starrer has held its ground week after week. From an opening week of ₹80.25 crore to a modest but loyal seventh Friday, the film has shown remarkable legs.
For Akshay Kumar, this is a much-needed win. The actor has had a bumpy ride at the box office post-2020, but a string of better-performing releases over the last year—including Bhooth Bangla—has helped revive his track record. Known for his non-stop release schedule, Akshay’s films keep the theatrical pipeline flowing, and this one is no exception.
Numbers That Speak Volumes
Here’s how Bhooth Bangla has performed week-wise at the India box office:
- Week 1: ₹80.25 crore
- Week 2: ₹40.75 crore
- Week 3: ₹21.00 crore
- Week 4: ₹12.00 crore
- Week 5: ₹6.00 crore
- Week 6: ₹4.75 crore
- Seventh Friday: ₹0.50 crore (est.)
- Total: ₹165.25 crore nett
The slow but steady pace suggests that word of mouth and lack of competition are working in the film’s favour. Even in its seventh week, the movie is drawing enough footfalls to keep exhibitors happy.
What’s Next for Akshay?
With Bhooth Bangla likely to cross the ₹168 crore mark soon, all eyes are now on Akshay’s upcoming projects. The actor has a packed slate, and industry watchers are keen to see if this success will translate into even bigger openings for his future films. For now, Bhooth Bangla remains one of the strongest long-running performers at the box office this year.
Kumar’s ability to deliver steady numbers over an extended period is a reminder of his enduring connect with the mass audience. Whether it’s horror, comedy, or action, the Khiladi is back in the game—one crore at a time.