Mumbai, April 30 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar-fronted horror-comedy entertainer Bhooth Bangla has achieved a significant milestone at the box office by crossing the 200 crore mark worldwide. With this achievement, the film has become Akshay Kumar's 12th movie to enter the 200 crore global club, further strengthening his reputation as one of the most consistent performers in commercial cinema.

After opening to a solid response, Bhooth Bangla maintained a steady hold during the weekdays before seeing a jump over the second weekend. The movie grossed approximately 199.50 crores worldwide in 13 days, and at the time of writing this piece, it has topped 200 crores worldwide and has become the third Bollywood film of the year to do so after Dhurandhar 2 and Border 2.

Strong Domestic and Worldwide Performance

Priyadarshan's directorial had a very good opening weekend collection of around 96 crores worldwide, including 69.50 crores gross domestically. It topped the 100 crores worldwide gross mark on its fourth day and eventually ended the first week after a good hold during weekdays with 136 crores worldwide, which included 100+ crores gross in India alone.

Bhooth Bangla remained the first choice of moviegoers in the second weekend in India with around 34.50 crores gross, while worldwide the weekend grossed in the range of 47 crores. With 183 crores globally at the end of the second weekend (10th day), it eventually topped the double century on its 14th day, emerging as a certified box office winner. It has performed superbly in overseas territories with 13 days gross around 51.50 crores.

The film benefited from strong word of mouth among family audiences, which helped it sustain collections beyond the initial weekend rush. Its blend of horror and comedy proved to be a winning formula once again, drawing repeat viewers and ensuring a healthy run in both domestic and overseas markets.

12th Film of Akshay Kumar To Hit 200 Crores Worldwide

The success of Bhooth Bangla, which is Akshay Kumar's 12th film in the 200 crores club, also reflects the actor's enduring appeal in the comedy genre, especially when combined with elements of mass entertainment. Over the years, he has delivered several successful films across genres, and this latest entry adds another feather to his cap. Notable films in his 200 crore worldwide club include 2.0, Good Newwz, Mission Mangal, Sooryavanshi, and Housefull 4, all of which contributed to his strong box office track record.

In addition to its theatrical performance, the film's success highlights the continued popularity of the horror-comedy genre in India, which has consistently delivered strong numbers in recent years. The accessible storytelling, combined with humour and light thrills, has made such films appealing to a wide section of the audience.

With Bhooth Bangla crossing the 200 crore milestone, Akshay Kumar once again proves his box office reliability. The film is expected to continue its run for some time. While growth may now slow down, it has already secured its position as a successful venture and an important addition to the actor's impressive filmography.