Bhooth Bangla is inching toward one of Bollywood’s most coveted thresholds, with domestic net receipts now at ₹198.81 crore after 54 days on screens. The 2026 Hindi‑language horror‑comedy, directed by Priyadarshan and headlined by Akshay Kumar, has already eclipsed its ₹120 crore production budget and is poised to cross the ₹200‑crore mark – a feat that has proved elusive for Kumar’s recent releases.

The film opened on 17 April 2026 under the banners of Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films, with Akshay Kumar, Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor listed as producers. Its worldwide gross of ₹246.75 crore places it fifth among Indian releases of 2026 and third among Hindi‑language films that year. In India, the cumulative net figure of ₹198.81 crore sits just ₹1.19 crore shy of the milestone, a gap that may be bridged or widened depending on the film’s remaining run.

Bhooth Bangla’s earnings trajectory follows a familiar pattern for mid‑budget blockbusters. The first week netted ₹95.68 crore, a robust opening that reflected the star power and genre blend. Week two brought ₹48.23 crore, followed by ₹23.10 crore in week three, ₹14.25 crore in week four, ₹7.15 crore in week five, ₹5.45 crore in week six, and ₹4.40 crore in week seven. After day 50, daily collections fell to ₹7 lakh on day 51, rose to ₹10 lakh on day 52, peaked at ₹20 lakh on day 53, and settled at ₹8 lakh and ₹10 lakh on days 54 and 55 respectively. These numbers underscore a steady contraction in show counts, with the theater count expected to drop further on the upcoming Friday.

The proximity to the ₹200‑crore threshold is significant in the context of Akshay Kumar’s post‑COVID performance record. Prior to the pandemic, the actor had three releases that crossed the mark – Mission Mangal, Housefull 4, and Good Newwz. In the post‑COVID era, Sooryavanshi (net ₹195.04 crore) and Housefull 5 (net ₹198.41 crore) fell just short. Bhooth Bangla’s current net total of ₹198.81 crore places it only ₹1.19 crore away, but the expected screen reduction and the influx of new titles on 12 June make a final surge uncertain.

Industry analysts point out that the film’s trajectory mirrors many mid‑budget productions that enjoy a strong first two weeks before competition intensifies. The slate scheduled for 12 June – Main Vaapas Aaunga, Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past, Governor, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, The Narmada Story, Heer Sara, and Hum Angrezon Ke Zamane Ke Jailor Hai – is likely to dilute Bhooth Bangla’s audience share further.

The film’s show count has already slipped from its initial 728 screens, and the trend is expected to continue. While the domestic net figure remains tantalizingly close to the milestone, the combination of declining daily collections and a crowded release calendar suggests that the film will probably finish just shy of ₹200 crore.

In sum, Bhooth Bangla has delivered a healthy return on its ₹120 crore investment, with a domestic net of ₹198.81 crore and a worldwide gross of ₹246.75 crore. The final weeks will decide whether the movie can break the ₹200‑crore net barrier – a milestone that has eluded Kumar in the post‑COVID era. The upcoming releases on 12 June will play a decisive role in the film’s ultimate box‑office outcome.