Akshay Kumar’s “Bhooth Bangla” earns ₹3.5 crore in paid previews, targets ₹15 crore opening
Akshay Kumar’s horror‑comedy “Bhooth Bangla” collected ₹3.5 crore from paid previews and aims for a ₹15 crore opening weekend, as the film builds pre‑release buzz across India.
The Akshay Kumar starrer “Bhooth Bangla” gathered ₹3.5 crore from paid preview shows. Industry analysts expect the film to open with around ₹15 crore domestically.
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<p>Akshay Kumar’s horror‑comedy “Bhooth Bangla” generated ₹3.5 crore from paid preview screenings, according to the latest trade figures released on 17 April 2026.</p>
<p>The film’s producers have projected a domestic opening collection of approximately ₹15 crore, based on the strong pre‑release response and the attendance at the preview shows.</p>
<p>“Bhooth Bangla” marks Kumar’s return to the horror‑comedy genre after a two‑year gap, and the early earnings suggest the movie is poised to become one of the bigger releases of the week.</p>
<p>The paid‑preview revenue reflects the film’s aggressive marketing campaign, which included star‑studded screenings that attracted large crowds in major metros.</p>
<p>Trade analysts note that a ₹3.5 crore preview haul is comparable to openings of other recent mid‑budget Bollywood films, indicating that “Bhooth Bangla” could comfortably cross the ₹15 crore mark if the momentum continues.</p>
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews
