The horror-comedy film Bhoot Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role, has completed its first week at the Indian box office. The film recorded b earnings in its initial days, although a decline in collections was observed on the seventh day.
According to trade estimates reported by Sacnilk, Bhoot Bangla earned approximately ₹5.15 crore (net) on its seventh day of release. With this, the film’s total India net collection for its first week stands at ₹84.05 crore. While the seventh-day figures reflect a drop compared to earlier days, the overall performance for the week remains steady.
The film’s day-wise box office performance indicates a b start followed by a gradual decline during weekdays. It collected ₹3.75 crore from previews, followed by ₹12.25 crore on Day 1, ₹19 crore on Day 2, and ₹23 crore on Day 3. Collections then declined to ₹6.75 crore on Day 4, ₹8 crore on Day 5, ₹6.15 crore on Day 6, and ₹5.15 crore on Day 7.
Despite releasing alongside the big-budget film Dhurandhar 2, Bhoot Bangla has maintained a notable presence at the box office. Its first-week total of ₹84.05 crore places it among the top-performing films of 2026 so far.
The film has surpassed the lifetime India net collection of Shahid Kapoor’s O Romeo, which stood at ₹83.35 crore. Based on current box office figures, the highest-grossing films of 2026 to date include Dhurandhar 2 with ₹1158.23 crore, Border 2 with ₹362.76 crore, Bhoot Bangla with ₹84.05 crore, O Romeo with ₹83.35 crore, and Mardaani 3 with ₹52.99 crore.
The data reflects continued competition among high-budget releases in 2026, with Bhoot Bangla maintaining its position within the top tier despite a decline in its seventh-day collections.
