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The Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan duo has struck gold once again with their latest collaboration, 'Bhooth Bangla'. As the film enters its second week, the box office numbers show a steady grip despite being a working Friday. The movie, which blends spine-chilling horror with laugh-out-loud comedy, is performing exceptionally well in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities across India.
Crossing the ₹100 Crore Gross Mark
On its eighth day, 'Bhooth Bangla' has officially crossed the ₹100 Crore Gross mark at the Indian box office. This achievement is a significant win for Akshay Kumar, marking his triumphant return to the horror-comedy genre after years. The film’s worldwide collections have already soared past ₹135 crore, proving its appeal to the NRI audience and international markets as well.
Aiming for the ₹90 Crore Net Club
While the gross collection is booming, the film is rapidly approaching the ₹90 Crore Net milestone within India. After a solid first week that earned approximately ₹84.40 crore, the second Friday (Day 8) estimates suggest that the film is holding its own. Although there wasn't a massive jump in morning occupancy today, evening and night shows are showing a strong trend, which is expected to push the net total closer to the ₹90 crore mark by the end of the day.
Weekend 2: The Critical Test
The real test for 'Bhooth Bangla' begins tomorrow. With no major competition in theaters this week, the film is expected to see a significant surge on Saturday and Sunday. Trade analysts predict that if the current momentum continues, the film could potentially cross the ₹110 crore net mark by the end of its second weekend. The chemistry between the lead cast including Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav is being cited as the main reason for the high repeat audience.
Why 'Bhooth Bangla' is a Hit
Beyond the star power, the success of 'Bhooth Bangla' is attributed to its nostalgic "Priyadarshan style" of filmmaking. The film has managed to capture the family audience, which had been missing from theaters for a while. With the mix of spooky elements and vintage Bollywood humor, the movie has effectively neutralized the "working day" slump, maintaining a consistent occupancy rate across major circuits like Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Ahmedabad.
