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Sunny Deol's Lahore 1947 Officially Retitled Batwara 1947 As Makers Unveil First Look and Release Date

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Mumbai, June 9 - The long-awaited Sunny Deol starrer Lahore 1947 has officially been retitled as Batwara 1947. The makers unveiled the film's first-look poster on Tuesday, putting an end to months of speculation surrounding the title. The striking poster features Sunny Deol in a fierce and intense avatar, holding a blazing torch while standing protectively alongside his family amid the backdrop of communal unrest during the Partition era. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Along with the title reveal, the makers also confirmed that Batwara 1947 will hit cinemas worldwide on August 14, 2026. The Independence Day weekend release is considered an ideal window for the historical drama, which is set against one of the most significant and emotional chapters in Indian history. The film is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The title change is said to better reflect the film's core theme, which revolves around the human cost of Partition and the emotional upheaval faced by millions during the division of India in 1947. While Lahore 1947 had generated considerable buzz since its announcement, the new title Batwara 1947 is believed to capture the essence of the story on a broader scale. The first-look poster further hints at an intense narrative packed with drama, conflict, sacrifice, and survival. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In times of hatred and fear, he chose courage.Watch #Batwara1947 in theatres from 14th August 2026.@iamsunnydeol @realpreityzinta @AzmiShabana @alifazal9 karandeol @sargam.singh44 @khhushihajare @kanikkakapur @RajSantoshi @AKPPL_Official pic.twitter.com/WYnLAodPEB— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) June 9, 2026 Batwara 1947 boasts a strong ensemble cast led by Sunny Deol, alongside Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, Karan Deol, and Abhimanyu Singh in pivotal roles. The film also marks the much-anticipated collaboration between Sunny Deol, director Rajkumar Santoshi, and producer Aamir Khan. Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman has scored the music, while veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has penned the songs. With its powerful first look, new title, and release date now officially announced, Batwara 1947 has emerged as one of the most anticipated Bollywood releases of 2026. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the teaser and trailer, which are expected to kickstart the film's full-fledged promotional campaign in the coming weeks.

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12 days ago

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Bhooth Bangla Day 46: Akshay Kumar starrer earns Rs. 0.50 Cr to stay on track to beat Housefull 5 domestic net records

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Bhooth Bangla has officially entered its seventh week, and it is honestly quite rare to see a mid-budget horror-comedy showing this kind of endurance at the box office. While most films lose their screen count by the fourth week, this Priyadarshan directorial is still pulling in numbers on its 46th day. On its seventh Monday, the film collected a net of ₹0.50 Cr in India, bringing its total domestic net collection to ₹179.85 Cr. If we look at the trend, the Monday collection saw a drop of about 54.5 percent compared to Sunday net of ₹1.10 Cr. Mind you, for a film in its seventh week, a 50 lakh Monday is a very healthy sign of stability. The film ran across 1,589 shows yesterday, showing that there is still enough audience interest to justify this level of screen presence despite newer competition. Looking at the regional occupancy, the National Capital Region led the way with 11.8 percent, while Lucknow and Ahmedabad followed with 10.8 percent and 9.3 percent respectively. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The most interesting part of this run is how Bhooth Bangla is stacking up against Akshay Kumar's other post-COVID hits. The film is currently chasing the domestic net collection of Housefull 5, which stands at ₹183.38 Cr. With Bhooth Bangla currently at ₹179.85 Cr, the gap is only ₹3.53 Cr. Based on the current pace where the film is adding roughly 50 to 60 lakhs on weekdays and seeing jumps on weekends, it looks like this milestone will be achieved in the next 8 to 10 days, likely by the end of its eighth week. While it might be difficult for the film to beat Housefull 5 in worldwide gross due to the latter's massive overseas pull, Bhooth Bangla is very much on the verge of becoming Akshay Kumar's second-highest domestic net grosser in the post-pandemic era, trailing only behind Sooryavanshi. You can see how the leaderboard looks for Akshay Kumar's recent domestic performers in the table below. Top 5 Akshay Kumar Movies Post-COVID - India Net CollectionMOVIE NAMEINDIA NET COLLECTIONSooryavanshi₹ 195.55 CrHousefull 5₹ 183.38 CrBhooth Bangla₹ 179.85 CrOMG 2₹ 151.16 CrJolly LLB 3₹ 117.50 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The digital footprint also confirms this steady interest. According to BookMyShow data, the film sold 8.28K tickets on its seventh Monday alone, taking the total tickets booked on the platform to over 33.60 lakhs. This kind of consistent footfall late into its theatrical run is a clear indicator that the horror-comedy genre, combined with the nostalgic Priyadarshan-Akshay duo, has worked its magic with the family audience. Looking at the global numbers, the total India gross collection has now reached ₹213.06 Cr. The overseas markets have contributed a solid ₹53.75 Cr to the total, bringing the worldwide gross to ₹266.81 Cr. With the domestic net collection sitting at ₹179.85 Cr, the film is effectively just a day away from crossing the ₹180 Cr milestone. This run has firmly established Bhooth Bangla as one of the most successful outings for Akshay Kumar in recent years, proving that the horror-comedy genre still has massive pull if the content connects with the ground audience.

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13 days ago

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Bhooth Bangla 7th Weekend Box Office: Akshay Kumar Starrer Nets Rs. 2.45 Cr; Now His 3rd Highest Post-Pandemic Grosser

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Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla has moved into its seventh weekend with a steady performance at the box office. The film, which blends horror and comedy, has managed to maintain a consistent presence in theaters, primarily due to its appeal in the mass circuits and family audience segments. Entering Day 45, the movie continues to find an audience despite the long duration since its release, which is a testament to the genre's enduring popularity and the star's pull in the domestic market. During its seventh weekend, the film showed a typical but healthy growth pattern. Friday, or Day 43, started the weekend with a net collection of 0.55 Cr across 1,396 shows. Saturday saw a significant jump of 45.5 percent, bringing in 0.80 Cr from 1,480 shows. The momentum continued into Sunday, Day 45, which recorded the highest collection of the weekend at 1.10 Cr from 1,539 shows. This represents a 37.5 percent growth over Saturday's numbers. In total, the film added 2.45 Cr to its domestic net over these three days, showing that there is still a clear demand for the film in its late theatrical stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Ticketing trends on digital platforms and national chains further confirm this stability. On BookMyShow, the film saw 8.11K tickets sold on Friday, which increased to 12.04K on Saturday and peaked at 16.09K on Sunday. This brings the cumulative tickets sold on the platform to over 3.35 million. In national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film sold more than 4,900 tickets over the weekend. On Sunday alone, approximately 1,200 tickets were sold in these chains, with PVR contributing 330 tickets, INOX adding 580 tickets, and Cinepolis accounting for 290 tickets. The occupancy rates on Sunday remained decent for a film in its seventh week, with an overall average of 18 percent across the country. Looking at the major regions, the National Capital Region (NCR) held 235 shows with a 19.3 percent occupancy, seeing peaks of 29 percent during the evening. Lucknow performed even better with 20.8 percent occupancy across 60 shows, reaching up to 33 percent in the afternoon. Ahmedabad also maintained a steady 15 percent occupancy over 92 shows. These numbers indicate that the film is still performing well in the northern and western belts, where the horror-comedy genre traditionally finds a strong foothold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As of Day 45, the total India net collection for Bhooth Bangla stands at 179.35 Cr, with the total India gross reaching 212.48 Cr. The overseas market has remained stable at a total gross of 53.75 Cr, as there were no major shifts in international numbers during this specific weekend. Combined, the total worldwide gross collection has reached 266.23 Cr. Having completed over 2.36 lakh shows across its lifetime so far, the film has established itself as a significant success, maintaining a steady pace toward its final theatrical milestones. Bhooth Bangla - 7th Weekend India Net CollectionDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONDay 43 (7th Friday)₹ 0.55 CrDay 44 (7th Saturday)₹ 0.80 CrDay 45 (7th Sunday)₹ 1.10 CrTotal 7th Weekend₹ 2.45 Cr In terms of career milestones, this film has successfully positioned itself as the third highest-grossing release for Akshay Kumar in the post-pandemic phase. It has moved past the lifetime collections of OMG 2 (₹221 Cr), Jolly LLB (₹171 Cr), and Sky Force (₹150 Cr). At present, it is ranked just behind Sooryavanshi (₹293 Cr) and Housefull 5 (₹288 Cr). While the film has climbed the charts significantly, catching up to the 288 Cr lifetime total of Housefull 5 appears out of reach at this stage of its theatrical run.The sustained demand for this specific horror-comedy blend has allowed the movie to maintain its theater count through seven weeks, marking a solid success and providing a notable entry in the actor's top-performing list since 2021.

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16 days ago

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The Great Grand Superhero Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide

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Here is the Hindi movie The Great Grand Superhero box office collection which is an adventure family fantasy film. This film is directed by Manish Saini and produced by Amdavad Films, and Zee Studios.## The Great Grand Superhero stars Jackie Shroff, Prateik Babbar, Bhagyashree, Saharsh Kumar Shukla, Sharat Saxena, and Sharat Saxena in key roles. ## The Great Grand Superhero Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## The Great Grand Superhero Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## The Great Grand Superhero Verdict: Coming Soon ## The Great Grand Superhero Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 29th May 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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17 days ago

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Khalnayak Returns: Sanjay Dutt Approaches Rajkumar Santoshi to Direct; Filmmaker Politely Declines

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The announcement of Khalnayak Returns has created significant buzz in the industry, marking the return of one of the most iconic anti-heroes in Indian cinema. Following the release of a gritty intro teaser on April 24, 2026, fans are eager to see Ballu Balram back on screen. While the excitement is high, the search for a director has recently taken an interesting turn. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Sanjay Dutt was very keen on having Rajkumar Santoshi direct the sequel. The actor felt that the veteran filmmaker has a deep understanding of commercial cinema and would be the right fit for such a high-stakes project. It would have been the first time these two industry powerhouses worked together, but the collaboration is not happening just yet. The report suggests that Rajkumar Santoshi has politely declined the offer. He is currently occupied with the post-production and final touches of his film Lahore 1947, starring Sunny Deol. Additionally, he has written scripts that he plans to pitch to Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol, leaving him with no immediate time to take on a massive project like Khalnayak Returns. Sanjay Dutt is now reportedly looking for other established filmmakers to bring this story to life, as Subhash Ghai had earlier confirmed he would not be returning to the director's chair. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The idea for this sequel actually has a very unique origin. During the announcement event, Sanjay Dutt shared that the thought first came to him while he was in prison. He noticed that the inmates were deeply connected to the songs and character of the original 1993 film. After asking for their input, he received 4,000 pages of ideas from fellow prisoners. One of those ideas stood out to him, eventually leading to the development of this new script which picks up long after the original events. The intro teaser has already set a dark and atmospheric tone, showing Sanjay Dutt in a rugged look with his signature long hair and a menacing presence. Hearing the famous line, Nayak nahin khalnayak hoon main, against the original background score has brought back a lot of nostalgia. This project is a massive collaboration between Jio Studios, Aspect Entertainment, Three Dimension Motion Pictures, and Mukta Arts, aiming to match the scale of modern blockbusters while honoring the legacy of the original masterpiece. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The pressure to get the sequel right is understandable given the massive success of the first film. In 1993, Khalnayak was a domestic juggernaut, earning a net collection of ₹12.00 Cr and finishing as the second-highest-grossing film of that year. Produced on a modest budget, it became a cultural phenomenon and a huge profit-maker for its creators. With the sequel now officially in the works, the industry is eyeing a similar box office eruption. Khalnayak (1993) - Historical Box Office StatsCATEGORYCOLLECTIONIndia Net₹ 12.00 CrIndia Gross₹ 21.00 CrWorldwide Total₹ 21.00 Cr As the production moves forward, the focus remains on finding a director who can balance the nostalgia of the 90s with a modern-day gritty narrative. The teaser caption, Some stories don't end... they start again, suggests that the makers are looking for a long-term expansion of this legacy. For now, fans are waiting to see who will eventually lead this ambitious project to the big screen.

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33 days ago

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Bhooth Bangla Day 25 Box Office: Nets Rs. 1.35 Cr; Hits 3 Million Ticket Milestone as the Worldwide Total Nears the Rs. 250 Cr Mark by Week 4

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Bhooth Bangla is proving to be a marathon runner at the box office. Entering its fourth week, the Akshay Kumar starrer is still showing plenty of life, even as it navigates the typical Monday blues. On its 25th day, the film collected around ₹1.35 crore net across India. While this is a 66.3 percent drop from Sunday's ₹4.00 crore, it is a very stable hold for a movie that has been playing in theaters for nearly a month. With over 4,000 shows still active across the country, the film is making the most of its open run before the next wave of big releases. Another feather in the cap for the film is its standing in the historical charts. With its ₹1.35 crore net, Bhooth Bangla has secured the 31st spot in the list of highest Day 25 collections for Indian cinema. This is a significant move as it has managed to zoom past other major horror-comedy blockbusters from the past. Specifically, it has outperformed Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which sits at the 34th rank with ₹1.30 crore, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which is at the 43rd spot with ₹1.05 crore. Beating established franchises like these in terms of late-stage longevity proves that the film has truly resonated with the audience on a long-term basis. The big story today, however, isn't just about the daily collections but the massive digital milestone the film has achieved. Bhooth Bangla has officially crossed the 3 million ticket sales mark on BookMyShow. This is a monumental achievement for Akshay Kumar, as the film has now effectively matched and surpassed the lifetime ticket sales of OMG 2, which also stood at the 3 million mark. By zooming past Housefull 5’s 2.4 million sales, Bhooth Bangla has cemented itself as one of the most popular films in Akshay's recent career on the ticketing platform. This journey has been a fast one, with the film crossing the 2 million mark in just 10 days and reaching 2.6 million by Day 16, showing just how much momentum it carried through its initial weeks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) When we look at how the audience is showing up on the ground, the national chains are still providing a steady engine for the film. On Monday, PVR led the way with roughly ₹3.9 lakh in gross collections, followed closely by INOX at ₹3.0 lakh and Cinepolis at ₹1.3 lakh. In total, the big three chains contributed around ₹8.2 lakh to the daily gross, matching the overall trend for mid-budget hits. On BookMyShow, the film recorded about 25,600 tickets for the day. While this is lower than the giants like Dhurandhar 2, which saw 104K tickets, or Chhaava with 89K tickets on their respective fourth Mondays, it comfortably keeps Bhooth Bangla in the conversation among the top performers of the year. Historically speaking, the film has had some very strong days that helped it reach this stage. It currently holds the 10th spot in the list of highest-selling Mondays on BMS for Bollywood since 2025, a record it set early on by selling over 126K tickets on its first Monday. This kind of early-stage surge built a massive cushion that allowed the film to withstand the usual weekday drops later in its life cycle. So far, the total India net collection has reached ₹160.10 crore, while the India gross stands at a healthy ₹189.97 crore. The international market is also adding its bit to the kitty, especially in North America where the film has turned into a massive legacy win for Akshay Kumar. With a total gross of $2.17 million in the USA and Canada, Akshay has now achieved a historic milestone, becoming the only Indian actor after Shah Rukh Khan to have 30 films cross the $1 million mark in that territory. Much of this momentum came from the huge reunion buzz between Akshay and director Priyadarshan, which helped the film zoom into the million-dollar club by its very first Sunday. Overall, the overseas circuits contributed around ₹0.05 crore on Day 25, taking the total international gross to ₹53.15 crore. When you combine this with the domestic performance, the worldwide gross for Bhooth Bangla now stands at ₹243.12 crore. The movie is now within striking distance of the ₹250 crore worldwide milestone, which would be a fantastic result for the makers. It is clear that even with the usual weekday drops, the film's global reach and that massive 3 million ticket-selling legacy will keep it profitable for several more days. As we look ahead, Bhooth Bangla is likely to maintain this pace until the next big Friday release arrives. It has already done the heavy lifting by securing its place as one of the top-performing horror-comedies in recent years. With its current momentum, the film is expected to crawl toward its next domestic target, having already proved that its unique blend of scares and laughs has plenty of gas left to finish the race strongly.

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40 days ago

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Bhooth Bangla Day 19 Box Office: Solid Tuesday Jump To Rs. 2.25 Crore Puts 150 Crore Net Milestone Within Reach; Outpaces Monday Collections

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Bhooth Bangla is proving that Akshay Kumar still has significant box office pull when the content resonates with the audience. On its 19th day, which was the third Tuesday, the film saw a jump in its collections. It earned 2.25 crore net across India, which is actually a 28.6 percent increase from the 1.75 crore it made on Monday. This kind of upward trend on a weekday so late in its run is quite rare and shows that the film is finding a second wind with the audience, maintaining a solid 20 percent occupancy across 4,397 shows. Taking a look at the performance in national cinema chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film is holding up remarkably well for its third week. It sold a total of approximately 22,000 tickets across these major screens on Tuesday. PVR led with 11,000 tickets, followed by INOX with 7,000 tickets, and Cinepolis with 4,000 tickets. These sales came from 1,790 shows across 354 venues. It is currently competing closely with other active releases like Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2 within these premium circuits. With these consistent earnings, the total India net collection has reached 146.50 crore, while the gross total stands at 173.88 crore from over 1.66 lakh shows. This success has officially earned Bhooth Bangla a hit status, making it the fourth straight success for Akshay Kumar following Kesari 2, Housefull 5, and Jolly LLB 3. It seems the horror-comedy genre is currently a very effective platform for him to engage with a wide audience. Based on the current trajectory, the film is just 3.50 crore away from the 150 crore milestone. Since it earned 2.25 crore on Tuesday alone, we can expect it to cross this major mark within the next two days, likely before the third week concludes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Take a look at the week-wise and daily breakdown of Bhooth Bangla: Week 1 Collection: ₹84.40 Crore Week 2 Collection: ₹43.75 Crore Day 15 (3rd Friday): ₹4.50 Crore Day 16 (3rd Saturday): ₹4.35 Crore Day 17 (3rd Sunday): ₹5.50 Crore Day 18 (3rd Monday): ₹1.75 Crore Day 19 (3rd Tuesday): ₹2.25 Crore The digital engagement on BookMyShow also tells a very positive story of sustained interest. The film has sold a total of 27.78 lakh tickets on the platform so far. After a massive opening week of 1.45 million tickets and a second week of 811k, the third week is showing surprising stamina. On this third Tuesday, it sold 48.73k tickets, which puts it in a respectable position alongside other major 2025 releases like Dhurandhar, Chhaava, and Raid 2. This steady demand late into the third week suggests that the film is still a preferred choice for family audiences. Internationally, the film is having an equally impressive run, marking a significant comeback for Akshay Kumar in the overseas market. According to data from Venky Boxoffice, the film grossed about 8k dollars on its third Monday in North America, bringing its total there to 2.17 million dollars. It is currently tracking for a lifetime finish of around 2.5 million dollars in that region. Total overseas gross has reached 52 crore, which pushes the overall worldwide gross collection to an impressive 225.88 crore. As Bhooth Bangla continues its theatrical journey, it has solidified itself as one of the most successful post-pandemic releases for the actor in international territories. The combination of domestic stability and strong overseas interest has ensured that the film is a profitable venture for everyone involved. With no major drops in sight as it heads toward its fourth week, the film looks set to add a significant amount more to its final tally before it concludes its run.

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44 days ago

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Bhooth Bangla Week 2 Box Office: Akshay Kumar Scores Rs.43.75 Cr, his Second-Highest Post-COVID Week 2 as Global Collections Breach 200 Crores

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Akshay Kumar's latest horror-comedy venture, Bhooth Bangla, has maintained a very impressive momentum throughout its second week. The film managed to collect approximately 43.75 crore net during this period, showing that the genre still holds significant sway over the family audience. If you have been following the box office performance of Akshay’s films in the post-pandemic era, this result is particularly noteworthy as it solidifies the movie as one of his most stable performers in recent years. This steady hold has now pushed the total worldwide gross past the 200 crore milestone, a clear sign of the film's wide acceptance. When we look at the daily trends in national multiplex chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the second weekend performance was the clear highlight. On the second Friday, the film sold about 16,000 tickets, which saw a massive jump on Saturday to 45,000 bookings. The momentum peaked on the second Sunday with over 57,000 tickets sold in these chains alone. Even on the weekdays, the film showed surprising resilience, especially on Tuesday where it spiked to 32,000 tickets. In total, Bhooth Bangla sold approximately 185,000 tickets across major national chains during its second week, indicating strong ground-level interest in urban centers. Top 5 Week 2 Collections: Akshay Kumar (Post-COVID)MOVIE NAMEWEEK 2 COLLECTIONSooryavanshi₹ 45.57 CrBhooth Bangla₹ 43.75 CrOMG 2₹ 41.37 CrHousefull 5₹ 40.85 CrJolly LLB 3₹ 29.00 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The digital footprint on BookMyShow has also been quite massive. By the end of its second week, Bhooth Bangla reached a milestone of 2.44 million tickets booked on the platform. To give you some context on where this sits among the biggest releases of the 2025-26 cycle, here is how the leaderboard looks for ticket sales at the end of the second week: Dhurandhar 2: 14.95 Million Chhaava: 8.97 Million Dhurandhar: 8.05 Million Saiyaara: 6.24 Million Border 2: 4.92 Million War 2: 3.35 Million Bhooth Bangla: 2.44 Million To break down the 2.44 million milestone for Bhooth Bangla, the journey started with roughly 170,000 tickets in pre-sales and a strong first week that accounted for 1.45 million bookings. The second week added another 820,000 tickets, with the weekend days—Friday through Sunday—contributing nearly 512,000 of those bookings. The daily performance on the platform remained consistent even on weekdays, ranging between 64,000 and 88,000 tickets daily. Coming to the overall totals, Bhooth Bangla has now achieved a worldwide gross of 204.40 crore, which includes an India gross of 152.15 crore and a solid contribution of 52.25 crore from overseas. While the total India net stands at 128.15 crore across 144,768 shows, the current momentum is what stands out. Even with several new films releasing today, the movie is benefiting from the long weekend and showing a massive 2x jump in its booking trend. For instance, between 11 AM and 12 PM today, the film sold nearly 8,860 tickets on BookMyShow compared to 4,470 during the same period yesterday. Since 8 AM today, the total tickets sold have already touched 21,800, which is more than double yesterday's tally of approximately 10,200. This strong resilience in the face of fresh competition further cements its hit status as it prepares for another big weekend.

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45 days ago

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Bhooth Bangla Box Office: Akshay Kumar Starrer Tops 200 Crores Worldwide To Become His 12th Film To Do So

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Akshay Kumar ₹200 Crore Worldwide Grossers S. No. Movie Release Year Worldwide Gross 1 2.0 2018 ₹ 691 Cr 2 Toilet: Ek Prem Katha 2017 ₹ 316.60 Cr 3 Good Newwz 2019 ₹ 316 Cr 4 Housefull 4 2019 ₹ 296 Cr 5 Sooryavanshi 2021 ₹ 293 Cr 6 Mission Mangal 2019 ₹ 290 Cr 7 Housefull 5 2025 ₹ 288.65 Cr 8 Airlift 2016 ₹ 228 Cr 9 OMG 2 2023 ₹ 221.75 Cr 10 Rustom 2016 ₹ 216.35 Cr 11 Kesari 2019 ₹ 208.80 Cr 12 Bhooth Bangla 2026 ₹ 200+ Cr

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47 days ago

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Bhooth Bangla Day 11 Box Office: Akshay Kumar Starrer Sees 70% Drop From Sunday; Collects Rs.3.65 Cr Net

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Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla has completed its eleventh day at the box office, finishing its second Monday with a steady hold. Following a high-growth second weekend, the film earned ₹3.65 crore net in India on Monday. This brings the total 11-day India net collection to ₹117.05 crore, while the India gross stands at ₹139.25 crore. The Monday collection saw a 70.8% drop compared to the previous day’s ₹12.50 crore, which is a standard weekday trend for a film entering its second week. The film was screened across 8,755 shows in the domestic market. In terms of national cinema chains, Bhooth Bangla sold approximately 5.5K tickets at PVR, 4.5K at INOX, and 1.5K at Cinepolis. On the digital front, the film continued to see interest with 64K tickets sold on BookMyShow throughout the day. The occupancy for the Hindi 2D version remained consistent across different time slots, averaging a total of 9.88%. While morning shows started with a 5.95% occupancy, the footfalls saw a jump as the day progressed. Afternoon shows recorded 11.13%, followed by 11.05% in the evening and a peak of 11.38% for the night screenings. This trend indicates that the film is still finding traction with urban audiences during the later hours of the day. The early tracking for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, indicates that the horror-comedy is not just holding steady but showing an upward trend compared to its Monday performance. As of the 2 PM tracking window, the 1 PM to 2 PM slot recorded 5,340 tickets sold on BookMyShow, an increase over the 4,330 tickets sold during the same period on Monday. Furthermore, the total tickets sold between 8 AM and 2 PM reached 24,130, significantly surpassing Monday's tally of 18,290 for the same window. This mid-week growth in daytime slots suggests strong word-of-mouth driving an increase in spot bookings. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This trend is further supported by the afternoon data across national chains. As of 2 PM update, Bhooth Bangla had already sold approximately 33,000 tickets for Tuesday's screenings, contributing a gross of ₹54L. With an initial occupancy of 7.41% across 4,236 shows in the early tracking phase, the film is maintaining a consistent footprint in the market. The ability to outperform Monday's hourly sales during the second week highlights the film's stability as it heads toward the ₹200 crore global milestone. Internationally, Bhooth Bangla is maintaining a healthy pace, adding ₹1.50 crore on its second Monday. The total overseas gross has now reached ₹49.50 crore. North America remains the strongest international territory, contributing nearly 37% of the total overseas revenue with a total of $1.9 million in ten days. The Gulf market follows with $1.4 million, showing the film's appeal within the UAE-GCC family audience where the horror-comedy genre traditionally performs well. With the worldwide gross collection now reaching ₹188.75 crore, the film is steadily approaching the ₹200 crore global milestone. The consistent weekday holds in the North American belt, combined with premium show footfalls in the domestic market, have ensured a stable run for the project. As it moves toward the end of its second week, the focus remains on the film's ability to sustain these levels before the new releases hit the theaters.

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Bhooth Bangla Box Office: Horror-Comedy Tops 100 Crore Net As Akshay Kumar Scripts History With 20th Film In The Club

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Mumbai, April 25 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla is all set to cross the 100 crore net mark in India, emerging as another Bollywood success of 2026. After a strong first week, the horror-comedy kicked off the second weekend with a solid hold by collecting around 5.75 crores net on Friday. 100 Crore Net In 9 Days (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla has reached around 90 crores net in 8 days and will be entering the 100 crores club by the end of today. The film will be eyeing around 10+ crores net on Saturday, which takes it past the hundred crores mark. Bhooth Bangla showed impressive growth from its opening weekend, where it registered a solid jump after a decent start. By Day 7, it had already reached the 84.50 crore mark domestically, and continued momentum over the second weekend helped it comfortably cross the 100 crore net mark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Akshay Kumar's 100 Crore Net Grossers (Post Pandemic) S. No. Movie India Net Collection 1 Sooryavanshi ₹ 195.55 Cr 2 Sky Force ₹ 113.60 Cr 3 OMG 2 ₹ 151.15 Cr 4 Housefull 5 ₹ 183.40 Cr 5 Jolly LLB 3 ₹ 117.50 Cr 6 Bhooth Bangla ₹ 100 Cr (9 days expected)* (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Akshay Kumar's 20th 100 Crore Net Grosser Bhooth Bangla is the third Bollywood movie of 2026 to reach the hundred crore mark after Dhurandhar 2 and Border 2. For Akshay Kumar, this marks his sixth 100 crores net grosser in the post-pandemic era, and more importantly, it is the actor's 20th film in this prestigious club, the highest number of films for any Indian actor. Despite competition from Dhurandhar 2 and external factors like the ongoing IPL season, the film maintained consistent footfalls, especially among family audiences. Its blend of horror and comedy, along with a familiar cast including Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav, played a key role in sustaining box office traction.

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From Sky Force To Bhooth Bangla: Akshay Kumar Staging A Comeback After A Lean Box Office Phase

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Mumbai, April 25 - In the post-pandemic era, Akshay Kumar has arguably been the most prolific among the top stars, consistently delivering multiple releases year after year and keeping the release flow going amid the shortage of top stars' films. However, despite this remarkable consistency, one key element was missing during this phase — sustained box office success. In 2021, his long-pending cop drama Sooryavanshi emerged as a major hit despite the clouds of COVID still hovering, and played a crucial role in reviving the theatrical business after the pandemic. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the film emerged as the biggest Bollywood grosser of the year with the worldwide collection of around 300 crore, still the highest for Akshay Kumar in the post-COVID era. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Extended Lean Phase (2022 – Mid 2023) Following Sooryavanshi, when the trade was expecting the momentum of Sooryavanshi to expand, the actor went through a prolonged dry spell. During this period, Akshay had five releases which underperformed, either ending up as a flop or below average. Despite experimenting with different genres, the lack of strong box office returns made this one of the most challenging phases of his career. This dry phase ended with social comedy drama Oh My God - OMG 2 (August 2023), which emerged as a box office hit. The release of OMG 2 brought much-needed relief for the actor as the film performed well and ended Akshay's losing streak by grossing over 200 crores worldwide. However, this success turned out to be short-lived, as consistency still remained elusive. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After OMG 2, Akshay Kumar faced another phase of box office struggles. While not as prolonged as the earlier slump, it indicated that a full-fledged comeback was still some distance away, as four films were released during this phase that failed to deliver box office results the actor was hoping for. Comeback Phase Begins – Sky Force (January 2025) After a string of underwhelming box office results, the turning point for Akshay came with Sky Force, which marked the beginning of a steady recovery. Though not a clean hit, the film's performance signalled improving audience acceptance and hinted at a shift in Akshay's choices towards more grounded films with mass appeal. Sky Force, despite being in the news for various reasons, grossed around 150 crores and escaped a flop verdict. After this film, the Khiladi Kumar released Kesari Chapter 2, Housefull 5, and Jolly LLB 3, all crossing the 100 crore mark, with HF5 finishing near Sooryavanshi numbers. This is the longest hundred crore streak for Akshay since the health crisis, hinting at the comeback the actor was looking for. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Akshay Kumar's Last Five Films S. No. Movie Total WW GBOC 1 Bhooth Bangla ₹ 144.70 Cr (8D)* 2 Jolly LLB 3 ₹ 171.65 Cr 3 Housefull 5 ₹ 288.65 Cr 4 Kesari Chapter 2 ₹ 145 Cr 5 Sky Force ₹ 150 Cr As of April 24, 2026 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Momentum Builds with Bhooth Bangla (April 2026) The comeback trajectory of Indian cinema's one of the most prolific stars is now gaining strength with director Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla. The horror-comedy has emerged as a box office hit, and earlier it topped 100 crores in just 4 days, driven by positive word of mouth. This phase suggests that Akshay Kumar is gradually reclaiming his position as a reliable box-office draw, a role he was known for before the pandemic. What Is Next For Akshay Kumar? Akshay is expected to carry this winning momentum into the next phase of his career. With franchise films like Welcome to the Jungle, Golmaal 5, and Bhagam Bhag 2 in the making, along with Priyadarshan's thriller Haiwaan, the actor is probably in the best phase ever since he came out of the lean period.