Bhooth Bangla eyes Rs100cr in India amid Dhurandhar 2 wave

Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, has made a stronger-than-expected start at the box office, maintaining momentum as it approaches one week in theatres despite the dominance of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge.

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Bhooth Bangla earned ₹6.15 crore on Day 6 across 11,584 shows, taking its total India net collection to ₹78.90 crore and its gross collection to ₹93.87 crore.

The film has also performed overseas, collecting ₹2.00 crore on Day 6, with total overseas earnings reaching ₹33.50 crore. Its worldwide gross now stands at ₹127.37 crore.

Released with paid previews a day before its official opening, the film had already collected ₹3.75 crore ahead of release.

Directed by Priyadarshan, the film marks his reunion with Akshay Kumar after 14 years.

It features an ensemble cast including Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Wamiqa Gabbi and veteran actor Asrani.

The film is produced by Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Cape of Good Films, with Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa Kapoor backing the project.

Meanwhile, Dhurandhar 2 continues its blockbuster run, earning ₹1.70 crore on Day 35 across 3,910 shows. Its total India net collection has reached ₹1,121.09 crore, with gross earnings at ₹1,341.90 crore.

The film added ₹0.25 crore overseas on the same day, taking its total overseas gross to ₹422.25 crore and worldwide collection to ₹1,764.15 crore.

With global earnings nearing ₹1,759 crore, Dhurandhar 2 has pushed its franchise total past ₹3,019 crore, becoming the first Indian film franchise to cross the ₹3,000 crore mark, surpassing series like Baahubali and Pushpa.

Starring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt, the film was released on 19 March and is now eyeing the record for the highest-grossing Indian film (net), aiming to surpass Pushpa 2.