Akshay Kumar’s horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla is gaining strong momentum at the box office. After a steady opening, the film recorded a sharp jump on Day 2. As a result, it crossed ₹60 crore worldwide within just two days.
Moreover, the early numbers indicate a strong weekend ahead. The film is now showing clear signs of becoming a solid box office performer.
Huge Day 2 Growth Boosts Weekend Prospects
Initially, Bhooth Bangla opened with moderate numbers. However, the film picked up pace quickly on Saturday. It recorded nearly 50% growth on Day 2, with theatres witnessing increased footfall.
According to trade reports, the film earned around ₹19 crore in India on its second day. Consequently, the domestic total climbed to approximately ₹35 crore net.
Meanwhile, the film also performed well overseas. It earned close to $1 million internationally on Day 2 alone. Because of this strong push, the worldwide total crossed ₹60 crore within 48 hours.
If the momentum continues, the film is expected to enter the ₹100 crore club soon.
Outperforms The Kerala Story 2 and Dacoit
Furthermore, Bhooth Bangla has already beaten several recent releases. With ₹60 crore worldwide, the film has surpassed The Kerala Story 2 and Dacoit within just two days.
This impressive performance has also made it one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year so far. Clearly, audience interest in the film is growing rapidly.
Reunion of Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar Works
Another major highlight is the reunion of director Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar. Notably, Bhooth Bangla marks Priyadarshan’s return to Hindi cinema after five years.
At the same time, the film reunites the director-actor duo after more than a decade. Their previous collaborations delivered several hit comedies, which has added to audience excitement.
The film also features an ensemble cast including Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Mithila Palkar.
Positive Word of Mouth Driving Growth
Additionally, positive word of mouth appears to be boosting collections. The strong Day 2 jump suggests that audiences are responding well to the horror-comedy genre.
Moreover, the nostalgic comedy style associated with the Akshay-Priyadarshan duo seems to be working in the film’s favour.
Strong Weekend Expected
Looking ahead, Bhooth Bangla is expected to maintain its momentum through the weekend. With minimal competition and growing buzz, the film could soon cross ₹100 crore worldwide.
For now, Bhooth Bangla has made a solid start. The coming days will determine whether it continues its impressive run at the box office.
