Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi, is continuing its steady run at the Indian box office. On its third Tuesday, the film collected around Rs. 2 crore, which was about 25 per cent higher than its Monday collections. With this, the total box office collection of the film has reached around Rs. 140 crore nett in India.
The film has performed consistently over the past few weeks. In its third week alone, it has already collected around Rs. 18 crore and is expected to finish the week at around Rs. 20 to Rs. 21 crore. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film is likely to cross the Rs. 150 crore mark soon. If the current trend continues, it may finish its total run close to Rs. 160 crore.
This film is important for Akshay Kumar, who has faced a difficult period at the box office in recent years. After the pandemic, several of his films did not perform as expected. Last year showed some improvement, with three films doing average business, but none reached the level of a clear hit. Bhooth Bangla now appears to be that much needed successful film.
The performance of Akshay Kumar is often seen as important for the overall film industry. While he may not always deliver very high grossing films, he is known for releasing multiple films in a year. Having two or three successful films annually helps keep theatres active and supports the industry. Compared to many other actors who release films less frequently, his regular presence contributes to steady box office activity. Among current actors, only Ajay Devgn has a similar level of consistent output.
The Indian box office largely depends on popular actors bringing films to theatres regularly. When leading stars have fewer releases, it affects the overall performance of the industry.
Box office collections in India are as follows
Week One Rs. 80.50 cr.
Week Two Rs. 41.50 cr.
3rd Friday Rs. 4.50 cr.
3rd Saturday Rs. 4.50 cr.
3rd Sunday Rs. 5.50 cr.
3rd Monday Rs. 1.50 cr.
3rd Tuesday Rs. 2.00 cr. estimated
Total Rs. 140 cr.