Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection Day 1: The iconic reunion between director Priyadarshan and actor Akshay Kumar, the Hindi entertainer “Bhooth Bangla“, has finally arrived on April 17, 2026, after multiple delays. On the opening day, the film debuted at the Indian box office on an expected note, as it minted over ₹15 crore (including the Thursday paid preview) net and secured its place among the top openers of 2026.
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Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection Day 1
Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla has garnered significant buzz ahead of its release thanks to its unique blend of horror and comedy, alongside Akshay Kumar’s strongest hand in this comic genre, and supported by strong performers Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Tabu.
Driven by positive word of mouth, the horror comedy film managed ₹3.50 crore net in its paid preview across 2,585 shows, which began from 9 PM (as per Sacnilk.com). On debut day, the Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor & Ektaa R. Kapoor-backed film has earned ₹12.25 crore in 12,386 shows nationwide, taking the total opening day net figure to ₹15.75 crore.
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With the opening day score of ₹12.25 crore, Bhooth Bangla emerged as the 3rd top Hindi opening film in 2026 so far, just behind Border 2 (₹32.10 crore).
Top 3 India Hindi Net Opening Collection in 2026
- Dhurandhar 2: ₹75.00 Cr
- Border 2: ₹32.10 Cr
- Bhoot Bangla: ₹12.25 Cr
Bhoot Bangla Budget Recovery Strategy
Reportedly, the entertainer was made with a budget of ₹120 crore. The current box office trend is not enough to recover the budget amount. The film will need a significant boost over the weekend to move closer to recovering its budget.
Bhooth Bangla Day Wise Box Office
| Days | Date (All Days) | India Net Collection | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid Preview | 16 Apr (1st Thursday) | ₹3.5 Cr | – |
| Day 1 | 17 Apr (1st Friday) | ₹12.25 Cr | 250.00% |
| All Days | Total | ₹15.75Cr | – |
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