Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan are set to recreate their comedic magic with the highly anticipated fantasy horror-comedy, Bhooth Bangla. Scheduled for a worldwide release on April 17, 2026 (with paid previews on April 16), the film is already generating significant buzz and showing robust momentum at the box office.
Advance bookings indicate a tremendous response, witnessing a massive 335% jump in just 24 hours. The film has reportedly sold nearly 36,000 tickets across over 7,000 shows nationwide, grossing nearly ₹1 crore (excluding blocked seats) in Day 1 pre-sales alone. Leading cinema chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis are driving the bulk of these sales, with regions like Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, and Gujarat leading the charge.
Industry experts predict Bhooth Bangla will register a strong opening day collection between ₹12 crore to ₹16 crore. Factoring in Thursday’s paid previews, the overall Day 1 earnings could reach up to ₹18 crore. If achieved, this would not only mark Akshay Kumar's third-highest post-pandemic opening but also effortlessly become Priyadarshan’s highest-ever opening day in Bollywood, breaking his 16-year record previously held by Khatta Meetha.
With a star-studded cast including Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, and Asrani, Bhooth Bangla is poised to be the next big family entertainer.