Akshay Kumar is back in form with ‘Bhoot Bangla’, a hilarious haunted house romp directed by Priyadarshan that has stormed the box office. In its first five days, the film has grossed 97.75 crores across India, with worldwide totals exceeding 102 crores, setting the stage for a swift entry into the 100 crore club.
Breaking down the numbers: Day 1 brought in 21.60 crores, Day 2 jumped to 25.65 crores, Day 3 soared to 30.20 crores over the weekend, and weekdays added roughly 20 crores each. Overseas performance lags slightly, with 9 crores on opening, 9.10 crores on day two, and 6.50 crores on day three.
The film’s success hinges on the golden duo of Akshay and Priyadarshan, whose past collaborations like ‘Khatta Meetha’, ‘Hera Pheri’, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, and ‘Garam Masala’ have been laugh riots. Rajpal Yadav’s antics alongside Vamika Gabbi have amplified the fun, drawing crowds to theaters.
Delayed from April 10 due to competition from ‘Dhurandar The Revenge’, it premiered on April 17 after a preview on the 16th. Strong reviews and social buzz suggest ‘Bhoot Bangla’ will not just hit 100 crores but sustain its momentum, reaffirming Akshay’s comedy king status.
