Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection – For Akshay Kumar fans, that ‘vintage’ era has finally returned! There is an electrifying atmosphere in theaters surrounding Bhooth Bangla—the horror-comedy film marking Akshay’s reunion with director Priyadarshan after 14 years. The film was released today, April 17, 2026, and its advance booking figures have left everyone astounded.
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- Advance Bookings: The Game Changes in 24 Hours
- Total Advance Gross:
- Ticket Sales:
Advance Bookings: The Game Changes in 24 Hours
Initial trends suggested the film’s momentum was somewhat sluggish; however, as soon as reviews from paid previews began to trickle in, ‘word-of-mouth’ publicity worked its magic. The film’s advance bookings witnessed a massive surge of 246% over the last 24 hours.
Total Advance Gross: The film has already garnered a gross collection of approximately ₹3.60 crore (including blocked seats) for its opening day.
Ticket Sales: Across the country, over 1.29 lakh tickets have been booked in advance.
Number of Shows: The film has secured approximately 12,700 shows, a factor that is helping it establish a strong foothold at the box office.
Maharashtra Overtakes Delhi
In this box office battle, Maharashtra has taken the lead this time around. Pre-sales from Maharashtra alone amount to ₹72.84 lakh, while Delhi holds the second spot. Furthermore, audiences in states such as Gujarat, Karnataka, and West Bengal also appear eager to witness the magic of the Akshay-Priyadarshan duo.
Entry into Akshay Kumar’s Top 10 Post-COVID Films
In terms of pre-sales, Bhooth Bangla has even surpassed Akshay Kumar’s previous hit, Jolly LLB 3 (released in 2025). It has now joined the ranks of those select Akshay Kumar films that have generated impressive business even before their official release.