Bhoot Bangla Box Office Collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar's Horror Comedy Opens at ₹7 Crore Amid Dhurandhar Clash

Akshay Kumar reunites with filmmaker Priyadarshan for ‘Bhoot Bangla’, bringing back a combination that has delivered memorable comedies in the past. This time, they return with a horror-comedy that opened in cinemas with a steady start, even as it faces competition from ‘Dhurandhar’.

The film arrived in theatres at a time when ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is still running, though its collections have begun to slow down after a dominant four-week run.

Bhoot Bangla Box Office Collection Day 1

As per Sacnilk, ‘Bhoot Bangla’ recorded a Day 1 India net collection of ₹4.29 crore (live). Including earlier previews, the film’s total India net stands at ₹7.79 crore, while the India gross has reached ₹9.26 crore so far. Final figures for the day are still awaited.

The film is currently running across 7,029 shows nationwide, indicating a wide release despite the ongoing competition.

It is worth noting that these numbers are live estimates and will be updated as more data comes in through the day.

Bhoot Bangla Occupancy Report Day 1

As per the Sacnilk report, ‘Bhoot Bangla’ saw an overall occupancy of around 15%, suggesting a moderate start.

Here’s a look at occupancy in key regions:

• NCR: 11%
• Mumbai: 10%
• Ahmedabad: 6%
• Pune: 11%
• Surat: 4%
• Kolkata: 10%
• Bengaluru: 12%
• Hyderabad: 9%
• Lucknow: 17%
• Jaipur: 15%
• Chandigarh: 12%
• Bhopal: 7%
• Chennai: 16%

Morning shows opened on the slower side, but some regions, including Jaipur, Chennai and Bengaluru, showed better traction in the afternoon slots.

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Dhurandhar Clash Impact on Bhoot Bangla

‘Dhurandhar’ continues to cast a long shadow at the box office. The film, now in its fifth week, has already had a massive run, reportedly earning around ₹1,100 crore net domestically and achieving a worldwide gross of approximately ₹1,738 crore.

Although its collections have started to dip, its strong hold over screens and audience attention still affects new releases like ‘Bhoot Bangla’. Even so, the horror-comedy has managed a decent opening given the circumstances.

 

 

 

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Bhoot Bangla Cast and Crew

Apart from Akshay Kumar, the film features a strong ensemble cast including Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Mithila Palkar and Rajesh Sharma.

With Priyadarshan at the helm, the film leans on a mix of humour and supernatural elements, aiming to recreate the charm that has worked in their earlier collaborations.

 

 

 

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‘Bhoot Bangla’ has begun its box office journey on a steady note rather than a spectacular one. The coming weekend will be crucial in determining whether word of mouth can push the film to stronger numbers.

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