Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection Day 1: Did Akshay's Film Beat Dhurandhar 2 On Opening Day In India?

Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection Day 1: Bhooth Bangla, led by Akshay Kumar, has drawn strong attention since the film's announcement. The horror comedy is Akshay's first theatrical release of 2026. Early reactions from viewers and critics are mixed, yet interest stays high. Evening shows have seen better footfall, suggesting the box office performance is gaining momentum as word of mouth spreads. A major talking point is Akshay teaming up again with director Priyadarshan after a long break. Their last collaboration was the 2010 film Khatta Meetha. Priyadarshan also returns to the Bollywood horror comedy space after 19 years. The long gaps have raised curiosity among fans of both, who are keen to see this reunion.

The cast of Bhooth Bangla includes Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Mithila Palkar, Jisshu Sengupta and Wamiqa Gabbi. Asrani also appears in a key role, and the film is noted as the late veteran actor's final onscreen work. The ensemble supports Akshay's lead turn, adding known comic and dramatic faces to the horror setup. Bhooth Bangla enters cinemas with the weight of fan expectations and nostalgia. Mixed reviews show divided views on the film's content. However, the improving evening collections hint at a growing audience base. As Akshay's first 2026 release and Asrani's last performance, the film is likely to stay in discussion for some time. Interestingly, as Bhooth Bangla was released amid massive buzz, the movie witnessed a decent start at the Indian box office.

Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection Day 1

According to a report published in Sacnilk, Bhooth Bangla, which earned Rs 3.5cr from the paid previews, made a collection of Rs 12.25cr on day 1. This took the overall collection of the movie to Rs 15.75cr

Did Bhooth Bangla Beat Dhurandhar 2 On Day 1?

Interestingly, as Bhooth Bangla has been facing strong competition from Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2, it failed to beat the espionage thriller with a huge gap at the Indian box office. For the uninitiated, Dhurandhar 2 had minted Rs 102.55cr on day 1 in India excluding the paid previews. It will be interesting to see if Bhooth Bangla can turn the tables in the coming days.

Meanwhile, talking about reuniting with Akshay, Priyadarshan told PTI, "Every film I've made with him has been a super hit. People say that you are the reason Akshay (does comedy), but I don't believe in all those things. What I did was exploit his sense of humour (on screen). We are working after 14 years and I hope things will work. It's a challenge. We can't match the expectations (of the audience) but I'm trying my best".