Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla showed growth at the box office, while Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 saw a sharp fall in screens and collections. The latest numbers highlight a shift in audience traction as one film gains pace and the other nears the end of its run.
The contrast comes as Bhooth Bangla has crossed the Rs 200 crore mark worldwide, while Dhurandhar 2 enters its seventh week with reduced presence in theatres.
The comparison reflects changing box office trends, with Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge slowing after an extended run and Bhooth Bangla benefiting from its third weekend.
Screens Vs Footfall
On Day 44, Dhurandhar 2 collected Rs 1.05 crore from 851 shows, marking an 8.7% drop from the previous day, according to Sacnilk. The film has seen a steep reduction in screen count, indicating a slowdown in demand.
On Day 15, Bhooth Bangla earned Rs 4.50 crore across 4,807 shows, recording a 28.6% increase from the previous day. The rise points to improved audience turnout as the film entered its third weekend.
Momentum Shift
The divergence in collections shows how theatrical momentum shifts over time. Dhurandhar 2, despite its long run, is seeing reduced screens and lower collections.
In contrast, Bhooth Bangla has maintained interest, supported by higher show counts and improving daily collections.
Weekend Edge
Dhurandhar 2 is likely to continue its downward trend as its theatrical run nears closure. The decline in screens suggests limited scope for recovery in collections.
Bhooth Bangla may sustain its run over the weekend, with growth in collections indicating continued audience traction in the near term.
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Collections Snapshot
Dhurandhar 2 has reported India net collections of Rs 1,136.14 crore and India gross collections of Rs 1,359.83 crore so far. Its worldwide gross stands at Rs 1,785.23 crore.
Bhooth Bangla has recorded India net collections of Rs 132.65 crore and India gross collections of Rs 157.55 crore. Its worldwide gross collections stand at Rs 211.05 crore.
Occupancy Trends
Dhurandhar 2 reported overall occupancy of 39.77% on its seventh Friday, with morning shows at 25.08% and afternoon at 48.15%. Evening and night occupancies stood at 37.54% and 34.15%.
Bhooth Bangla recorded overall occupancy of 33.81% on its third Friday. Morning occupancy was 11.69%, while afternoon, evening, and night shows reported 31.85%, 34.08%, and 35.23%, respectively.
Regional Data
In NCR, Dhurandhar 2 had 108 shows with 27.3% occupancy, while Mumbai recorded 63.5% occupancy across 43 shows. Bengaluru and Pune saw occupancies of 84.8% and 78.8%.
Bhooth Bangla led in NCR with 509 shows and 22.5% occupancy. Mumbai recorded 45.3% occupancy across 196 shows, while Surat and Ahmedabad saw lower occupancy levels.
Weekly Trend
Dhurandhar 2 reported weekly collections of Rs 674.17 crore in Week 1, Rs 263.65 crore in Week 2, Rs 110.60 crore in Week 3, Rs 54.70 crore in Week 4, Rs 19.52 crore in Week 5, and Rs 12.45 crore in Week 6.
Bhooth Bangla recorded Rs 84.40 crore in Week 1 and Rs 43.75 crore in Week 2, reflecting steady performance in its early run.
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