Bollywood
Bhooth Bangla Day 55 Box Office: Worldwide gross hits Over Rs 269 Cr as the film heads off to streaming
BY CHRISTA LINCY
Bhooth Bangla has managed to stretch its theatrical run to an impressive 55 days, aided significantly by a lack of heavy competition in recent weeks. When the film arrived on April 17, the massive Dhurandhar 2 had already been in theaters for nearly a month since its March 19 release, giving the horror-comedy a clear window to attract audiences. On its eighth Wednesday, the film brought in a net collection of 0.08 Cr, holding steady with a minor 20% drop from Tuesday earnings of 0.10 Cr. Even with a limited count of 219 shows, the film is still finding takers as it moves toward its final stretch. If we look at the regional performance for the day, the National Capital Region (NCR) continues to be a strong pillar for the film even in its eighth week. With 35 shows, it saw an overall occupancy of 21%, with evening shows performing the best at 28%. In contrast, Ahmedabad had a quieter day with about 6.7% occupancy across 28 shows. These pockets of steady audience interest have helped the film maintain its presence on the big screen for nearly two months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the major national multiplex chains, which include PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film collected a combined gross of approximately ₹1.7 Lakhs on Wednesday. To break it down, PVR contributed ₹77,000, while INOX added around ₹68,000, and Cinepolis brought in about ₹27,000. While these amounts might seem small in isolation, they reflect the loyal urban audience that is still stepping out to catch this horror-comedy on the big screen. The overall financial picture of the film is quite impressive. The total India net collection has now reached ₹181.93 Cr, with the domestic gross standing at ₹215.47 Cr. When we add the overseas gross of ₹53.75 Cr, the worldwide gross collection hits a noteworthy ₹269.22 Cr. This consistent performance across 55 days shows that the movie has successfully connected with both domestic and international audiences over a long period. Perhaps the most significant highlight of this run is the digital footprint left on BookMyShow. The platform has officially concluded its tracking for the film, and the numbers are stellar. Bhooth Bangla has sold a total of 3.38 million tickets on the platform. This feat has pushed the movie into the elite Top 15 list of all-time highest ticket sales on BookMyShow. It has managed to edge past several other major blockbusters to secure its place in history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Here is the official ranking of the top movies based on their BookMyShow ticket sales: Dhurandhar 2 - 18.37M Dhurandhar - 14.19M Chhaava - 12.59M Jawan - 12.40M Stree 2 - 11.16M Animal - 9.91M Gadar 2 - 9.18M Saiyaara - 7.09M Border 2 - 5.41M Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 - 4.67M Dunki - 4.08M Tiger 3 - 4.00M Singham Again / War 2 - 3.77M Fighter - 3.68M Bhooth Bangla - 3.38M As Bhooth Bangla prepares for its OTT release on June 12, the film concludes a profitable theatrical run. Against a reported budget of 120 Cr, the domestic net collection of 181.93 Cr and a worldwide gross approaching 270 Cr represent solid financial returns. Managing to stay in theaters for 55 days is a big win. With the digital premiere just around the corner, the movie effectively transitions from a box office success to a streaming favorite.