The buzz for Akshay Kumar's much-awaited horror-comedy, Bhooth Bangla, has surged, with advance booking reports indicating a strong opening at the box office. This highly anticipated film marks the significant reunion of superstar Kumar and acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan, renowned for his iconic comedy timing. Audiences are showing a remarkably positive response, underscoring the considerable pre-release excitement for this promising cinematic offering across the nation.
Superstar Akshay Kumar's highly anticipated film, Bhooth Bangla, is all set to hit screens on April 17, 2026. Fans can catch early paid previews from 9 PM on April 16.
The excitement for this dream comedy is further amplified by its stellar ensemble cast, featuring comedic titans like Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Manoj Joshi, and Asrani. Their inclusion is significantly levelling up the craze surrounding this much-awaited release, promising pure entertainment.
Bhooth Bangla - First Day Advance Booking
As per Sacnilk reports, the first day advance booking for Bhooth Bangla has already started with impressive numbers. Here is a detailed view of the report without including block seats.
Since it is a Bollywood film, the Hindi language is the primary driving force. The total gross collection reported is Rs 70.65 lakh across 4345 shows. The total number of tickets sold is 26,345 with an Average Ticket Price (ATP) of Rs 227. Including block seats, the total gross collection has reached Rs 2.12 crore.
First Day Advance Booking Reports Across Main Regions
Sacnilk reports the data for the advance booking for the first day of Bhooth Bangla across the major regions.
National Capital Region (NCR)
- Gross Collection [with block seats]: 14.78 lakh [44.18 lakh]
- Real Occupancy: 2%
- Shows: 623
Out of 623 shows, 3 are reported to be almost full, while 10 are filling fast.
Mumbai
- Gross Collection [with block seats]: 9.45 lakh [24.02 lakh]
- Real Occupancy: 3%
- Shows: 298
Out of 298 shows, 2 are reported to be almost full, while 4 are filling fast.
Pune
- Gross Collection [with block seats]: 2.51 lakh [6.93 lakh]
- Real Occupancy: 2%
- Shows: 117
Bengaluru
- Gross Collection [with block seats]: 1.03 lakh [9.33 lakh]
- Real Occupancy: 1%
- Shows: 125
Hyderabad
- Gross Collection [with block seats]: 3.44 lakh [11.21 lakh]
- Real Occupancy: 5%
- Shows: 79
Kolkata
- Gross Collection [with block seats]: 1.92 lakh [6.06 lakh]
- Real Occupancy: 1%
- Shows: 131
Ahmedabad
- Gross Collection [with block seats]: 7.24 lakh [9.89 lakh]
- Real Occupancy: 3%
- Shows: 275
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Surat
- Gross Collection [with block seats]: 1.42 Lac [4.94 Lac]
- Real Occupancy: 0%
- Shows: 175
Jaipur
- Gross Collection [with block seats]: 1.59 Lac [4.25 Lac]
- Real Occupancy: 2%
- Shows: 89
With a positive advance booking response, Bhooth Bangla is expected to unite all the Bollywood comedy fans. Though there are no major competitors for Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy at the box office, it can experience hurdles with the unstoppable Dhurandhar 2 craze. However, Ranveer Singh's spy thriller is about to conclude its month-long theatrical run after crossing Rs 1,000 crore in India's net collections.
Bhooth Bangla
Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla is produced by Ektaa R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Telefilms and Akshay Kumar's Cape of Good Films. The film features Akshay Kumar in the main lead along with a comedy dream team that includes Paresh Rawal, Manoj Joshi, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani. The female cast of the film includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, and Mithila Palkar in key roles.
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