Bhooth Bangla Release Postponed: Smart Box Office Move by Ekta Kapoor
Bhooth Bangla Release Postponed: Ekta Kapoor has made a very important decision, as the producer of the film “Bhooth Bangla” has officially decided to postpone the release date. The film, which was earlier scheduled to release on April 10, 2026, is now scheduled to release on April 17, 2026. This decision is very important, and many experts believe that it has been taken in view of the overwhelming box office success of Dhurandhar 2.
| Day | India Net | vs Prev | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1Fri, 17 Apr | ₹12.25 Cr | — | |||||||
| Day 2Sat, 18 Apr | ₹19.00 Cr | ▲ 55.1% | |||||||
| Day 3Sun, 19 Apr | ₹23.00 Cr | ▲ 21.1% | |||||||
| Day 4Mon, 20 Apr | ₹6.75 Cr | ▼ 70.7% | |||||||
| Day 5Tue, 21 Apr | ₹8.00 Cr | ▲ 18.5% | |||||||
| Day 6Wed, 22 Apr | ₹6.15 Cr | ▼ 23.1% | |||||||
| Day 7Thu, 23 Apr | ₹5.50 Cr | ▼ 10.6% | |||||||
| Week 1 | ₹80.65 Cr | ||||||||
| Day 8Fri, 24 Apr | ₹5.75 Cr | ▲ 4.5% | |||||||
| Day 9Sat, 25 Apr | ₹10.75 Cr | ▲ 87.0% | |||||||
| Day 10Sun, 26 Apr | ₹12.50 Cr | ▲ 16.3% | |||||||
| Day 11Mon, 27 Apr | ₹3.50 Cr | ▼ 72.0% | |||||||
| Day 12Tue, 28 Apr | ₹4.35 Cr | ▲ 24.3% | |||||||
| Day 13Wed, 29 Apr | ₹3.40 Cr | ▼ 21.8% | |||||||
| Day 14Thu, 30 Apr | ₹3.50 Cr | ▲ 2.9% | |||||||
| Week 2 | ₹43.75 Cr | ||||||||
| Day 15Fri, 1 May | ₹4.50 Cr | ▲ 28.6% | |||||||
| Day 16Sat, 2 May | ₹4.35 Cr | ▼ 3.3% | |||||||
| Day 17Sun, 3 May | ₹5.50 Cr | ▲ 26.4% | |||||||
| Day 18Mon, 4 May | ₹1.75 Cr | ▼ 68.2% | |||||||
| Day 19Tue, 5 May | ₹2.25 Cr | ▲ 28.6% | |||||||
| Day 20Wed, 6 May | ₹1.75 Cr | ▼ 22.2% | |||||||
| Day 21Thu, 7 May | ₹1.75 Cr | ▲ 0.0% | |||||||
| Week 3 | ₹21.85 Cr | ||||||||
| Day 22Fri, 8 May | ₹14.30 Cr | ▲ 717.1% | |||||||
| Week 4 | ₹14.30 Cr | ||||||||
| Total | ₹160.55 Cr | ||||||||
| Day | India Gross | Overseas Gross | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1Fri, 17 Apr | — | — | — |
| Day 2Sat, 18 Apr | — | — | — |
| Day 3Sun, 19 Apr | — | — | — |
| Day 4Mon, 20 Apr | — | — | — |
| Day 5Tue, 21 Apr | — | — | — |
| Day 6Wed, 22 Apr | — | — | — |
| Day 7Thu, 23 Apr | — | — | — |
| Week 1 | — | — | — |
| Day 8Fri, 24 Apr | — | — | — |
| Day 9Sat, 25 Apr | — | — | — |
| Day 10Sun, 26 Apr | — | — | — |
| Day 11Mon, 27 Apr | — | — | — |
| Day 12Tue, 28 Apr | — | — | — |
| Day 13Wed, 29 Apr | — | — | — |
| Day 14Thu, 30 Apr | — | — | — |
| Week 2 | — | — | — |
| Day 15Fri, 1 May | — | — | — |
| Day 16Sat, 2 May | — | — | — |
| Day 17Sun, 3 May | — | — | — |
| Day 18Mon, 4 May | — | — | — |
| Day 19Tue, 5 May | — | — | — |
| Day 20Wed, 6 May | — | — | — |
| Day 21Thu, 7 May | — | — | — |
| Week 3 | — | — | — |
| Day 22Fri, 8 May | — | — | — |
| Week 4 | — | — | — |
| Total | ₹215.91 Cr | ₹55.00 Cr | ₹270.91 Cr |
If daily overseas is not available, only weekly/total overseas is shown.
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- ✓₹10 CrDay 1 · 17 Aprin 1 days
- ✓₹25 CrDay 2 · 18 Apr+1 days
- ✓₹50 CrDay 3 · 19 Apr+1 days
- ✓₹75 CrDay 6 · 22 Apr+3 days
- ✓₹100 CrDay 10 · 26 Apr+4 days
- ✓₹150 CrDay 22 · 8 May+12 days
- →₹200 CrNext target₹39.45 Cr away
NetflixStreaming nowAll figures in ₹ Crore. Net = after GST, Gross = incl. GST. Source: trade estimates; predictions are model-based and may change.
Why Bhooth Bangla Release Pushed?
The main reason for the postponement of the fantasy horror comedy is the successful run of Dhurandhar 2. The film that has Ranveer Singh in the lead role has done very well to establish its dominance in the theatres, which has left little room for new releases to perform well.
Sources from the industry have suggested that the release of the film might have had a negative impact on the opening collections of the film. Even Hollywood films like ‘Project Hail Mary’, which stars Ryan Gosling in the lead role, have reportedly struggled to find screens in India due to the craze for Dhurandhar 2.
A Calculated Business Decision
This decision is being termed a “smart and mature decision” by trade analysts for Ekta Kapoor and her team. Instead of choosing to compete in a high-risk box office battle, the filmmakers have decided to give their film space. There have also been reports of veteran producer Shobha Kapoor supporting the decision.
What is interesting to note is that the new release date of April 17th had earlier been earmarked for another big-budget film, Maatrubhumi, which is being postponed. This makes the new slot an ideal one for Bhooth Bangla.
Trailer Launch Plans Delayed
Along with the release of the film, the promotional activities have also been adjusted. The trailer launch, which had earlier been scheduled for the 30th of March, is being temporarily postponed. The filmmakers have reportedly decided to launch the trailer in the first week of April.
The movie also stars other talented actors such as Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Mithila Palkar, and Asrani, among others.
Conclusion
The delay in the release date of the movie Bhooth Bangla serves as an important reminder of the significance of proper planning in the current competitive scenario. The movie has been able to avoid the clash with the dominant movie Dhurandhar 2, thus increasing the chances of the movie achieving huge success at the box office. The fans can look forward to the grand release of the movie on April 17, creating more expectations and excitement for the movie.
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What is Bhooth Bangla Day 22 box office collection?
Bhooth Bangla collected ₹14.30 Cr India net on Day 22 (Friday, 8 May 2026).
What is the total collection of Bhooth Bangla till Day 22?
The total India net collection of Bhooth Bangla after 22 days is ₹160.55 Cr, and the worldwide gross is ₹270.91 Cr.
When will Bhooth Bangla release on OTT?
Bhooth Bangla is expected to stream on Netflix from 12 June 2026.
