Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar, has been one of the most talked-about reunions in recent Bollywood history. Bringing back the iconic duo that gave us legendary comedies, this film has successfully blended horror and humor to keep audiences coming back even in its sixth week. As of day 42, the movie has officially cemented its status as the third highest-grossing film of the year, sitting just behind Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge and Border 2.
The sixth week performance has been quite a surprise, especially on its final day. On day 42, which was a Thursday, the film collected 0.85 crore net. This is a massive 54.5% growth compared to the previous day’s 0.55 crore. This jump is particularly impressive given that the film has been in theaters for six weeks and was running across 1,575 shows on that day alone. To date, the movie has been screened across a staggering 231,888 shows globally.
The ticket sales data on BookMyShow gives us a clear picture of how the sixth week progressed. The film saw a consistent flow of audience members throughout the week, with the weekend performing as expected and the weekdays showing a notable recovery towards the end. Here is the daily breakdown of tickets sold on BMS for week 6:
- 6th Friday: 17.02K
- 6th Saturday: 22.58K
- 6th Sunday: 20.41K
- 6th Monday: 11.59K
- 6th Tuesday: 16.08K
- 6th Wednesday: 14.31K
- 6th Thursday: 15.22K
This brings the total cumulative ticket sales on BookMyShow to 3,316,250. Additionally, the film has seen strong support in national chains, where over 19,000 tickets were sold during the sixth week alone. Looking at the regional occupancy for day 42, the National Capital Region (NCR) led the way with 23.5% occupancy across 203 shows, followed by Ahmedabad at 11.8% and Surat at 9%.
When we look at where this performance stands in Bollywood history, the day 42 net collection of 0.85 crore is quite significant. It has managed to secure a spot among the all-time highest collections for a 42nd day, outperforming several recent blockbusters.
Highest Day 42 Net Collection - Bollywood (Hindi)
| MOVIE NAME | DAY 42 NET (HINDI) |
|---|
| Dhurandhar | ₹ 3.00 Cr |
| Chhaava | ₹ 1.35 Cr |
| Stree 2 | ₹ 1.25 Cr |
| Pathaan | ₹ 1.25 Cr |
| Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge | ₹ 0.95 Cr |
| URI: The Surgical Strike | ₹ 0.92 Cr |
| Bhooth Bangla | ₹ 0.85 Cr |
In terms of overall financial standing, the totals are very healthy. Bhooth Bangla has reached a worldwide gross collection of 263.34 crore. This includes a solid India gross of 209.59 crore and an overseas contribution of 53.75 crore. The total India net collection currently stands at 176.90 crore. With a total week 6 collection of 5.45 crore, the film is showing that it still has enough gas in the tank to continue a steady run even as it enters its seventh week.
Bhooth Bangla - Week 6 India Net Collection
| DAY | NET COLLECTION (HINDI) |
|---|
| Day 36 (6th Friday) | ₹ 0.55 Cr |
| Day 37 (6th Saturday) | ₹ 1.00 Cr |
| Day 38 (6th Sunday) | ₹ 1.35 Cr |
| Day 39 (6th Monday) | ₹ 0.50 Cr |
| Day 40 (6th Tuesday) | ₹ 0.65 Cr |
| Day 41 (6th Wednesday) | ₹ 0.55 Cr |
| Day 42 (6th Thursday) | ₹ 0.85 Cr |
| Week 6 Total | ₹ 5.45 Cr |
The hold this film has maintained is a testament to the audience's love for the Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan combination. While it may be in its sixth week, the steady occupancy in major cities and the healthy growth on day 42 suggest that it will continue to add more to its totals before its digital release.