Wamiqa Gabbi Joins Rishab Shetty in Prasanth Varma's Jai Hanuman Following a String of 2026 Successes

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Wamiqa Gabbi is reportedly joining the cast of the upcoming pan-India mythological epic Jai Hanuman. According to an exclusive report by Bollywood Hungama, the actress has been signed for a powerful role in the film, which is directed by Prasanth Varma and stars Rishab Shetty in the lead. While her specific character details are still being kept confidential, she is expected to start filming soon for the project in Hyderabad. This casting comes during a very successful year for Wamiqa. She started 2026 with the box-office success of Bhooth Bangla and followed it up with the comedy Pati, Patni Aur Woh Do. More recently, she has been receiving positive reviews for her performance as Chandra in the Tamil film DC: The Bloody Valentine. Joining a project of the scale of Jai Hanuman marks another significant step in her career as she enters an immersive world of mythology and high-octane action. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jai Hanuman serves as the direct sequel to the 2024 surprise hit Hanu-Man, which featured Teja Sajja. In this new installment, Rishab Shetty takes over the lead role, portraying Lord Hanuman. The film is envisioned as a large-scale epic set in the modern era of Kaliyug, focusing on themes of devotion, loyalty, and strength. It aims to present Hanuman as an immortal figure, blending traditional lore with the sensibilities of a superhero franchise. The project is a key part of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe, or PVCU. This ambitious superhero franchise draws heavy inspiration from the tapestry of Indian history and mythology. Aside from Jai Hanuman, Varma is also developing other films under this banner, including Mahakali, which focuses on Goddess Kali, and Adhira, inspired by Lord Indra. The goal of the PVCU is to create an interconnected world of legendary characters adapted for a contemporary cinematic audience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and presented by T-Series, the film has been in production since March. The shooting is reportedly moving at a steady pace, and the makers are targeting a massive theatrical release in the second half of 2027. This timeline suggests that the project will involve extensive post-production and visual effects to match the high standards set by the previous film in the universe. Beyond her role in Jai Hanuman, Wamiqa has an extensive lineup of releases. She will next be seen in the film Prahaar alongside Rajkummar Rao this September, followed by the action thriller Goodachari 2 with Adivi Sesh later this year. Her upcoming projects also include the comedy Dil Ka Darwaza Khol Na Darling, the film Genie, and Dharma Productions’ Kuku Ki Kundali, where she stars alongside Bhuvan Bam.

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It is not every day that we see a director successfully transition into a leading hero role and command such a strong box office presence right from the start. DC is currently proving to be a significant success story, especially considering it features a debutant hero. What makes this run truly remarkable is the rare pattern of equal contribution from across different states. Typically, South Indian films see a massive skew towards their home state, but for this project, the audience in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala are showing as much love as the fans in Tamil Nadu. This widespread acceptance is a testament to the film's universal appeal. On its first Monday, the film maintained a steady hold with an India gross collection of 6.90 crore. This takes the total India gross to 31.01 crore in just four days. If we look at the net earnings for Day 4, the movie collected 6.00 crore across 4,525 shows, which is a manageable 37.2 percent drop from Sunday's 9.55 crore net. Globally, the momentum is equally strong. With an overseas contribution of 1.50 crore on Monday, the total overseas gross has reached 13.25 crore. This brings the worldwide gross collection to a healthy 44.26 crore, achieved through 16,217 shows across all regions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The state-wise gross data for Day 4 perfectly illustrates this balanced performance. Tamil Nadu and the APTG regions contributed exactly 2.00 crore each to the daily gross, while Kerala followed very closely with 1.90 crore. Karnataka added 0.70 crore, and the rest of India contributed 0.30 crore. Looking at the total gross so far, Tamil Nadu stands at 9.67 crore, APTG at 8.50 crore, and Kerala at 6.35 crore. For a film without a traditional big-tier star, seeing such a uniform distribution of revenue across borders is incredibly rare and highlights a major shift in audience interest. The language-wise breakdown for Day 4 shows that the Tamil version remains the primary driver, earning 4.15 crore net from 2,116 shows with a solid 38 percent occupancy. This specific performance has even placed the film at number 41 on the list of all-time highest first Monday collections for Tamil cinema. The Telugu version also showed resilience with 1.60 crore net from 1,201 shows at 28 percent occupancy, while the Hindi version added 0.25 crore. In terms of total net earnings across four days, the Tamil version has amassed 18.30 crore, followed by Telugu at 6.95 crore and Hindi at 1.70 crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) National cinema chains have also seen a significant influx of viewers, making it one of the highest-selling regional movies currently at these venues. In the advance bookings and daily sales for Monday, PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis collectively sold around 17,000 tickets, generating a gross of approximately 0.3 crore. PVR was the main contributor, selling about 11,200 tickets for a gross of around 0.2 crore. INOX followed with roughly 4,200 tickets and 0.06 crore gross, while Cinepolis added about 1,600 tickets for a 0.04 crore gross. These chains operated 600 shows with an impressive occupancy of nearly 14 percent. The occupancy rates in major cities for the Tamil 2D version were particularly high. Kochi led the charts with a staggering 66.5 percent overall occupancy, peaking at 91 percent during night shows. Chennai maintained a strong 46.3 percent occupancy across 278 shows, while Bengaluru stayed at 24.5 percent. On the ticket booking platforms, the trend is very positive. BookMyShow recorded 152.32K tickets for Monday, which is actually higher than the opening Friday sales of 146.33K. This brings the total tickets sold on the platform to over 8.58 lakh. On the international front, Venky Box Office reports that the film earned 110K dollars in North America on Sunday, taking its total there to 370K dollars, with the Telugu version specifically contributing 92K dollars to that total.

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Mumbai, August 10 - The Indian box office witnessed another fascinating week as Hollywood continued to dominate the conversation, led by the historic run of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The Tom Holland-led Marvel blockbuster not only maintained its extraordinary momentum in its second weekend but also created history by becoming the highest-grossing non-Indian film ever in the country, surpassing Avatar: The Way of Water. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) At the same time, Lokesh Kanagaraj's acting debut DC: The Bloody Valentine delivered a surprisingly strong start, giving the weekend another talking point despite arriving with a much smaller footprint. Brand New Day was already rewriting the record books after its phenomenal opening week, and the second weekend only strengthened its position. The film collected around 96+ crore gross over its second weekend, taking its India gross to nearly 497 crore and comfortably surpassing Avatar: The Way of Water, which had finished with around 477.50 crore. The achievement makes Spider-Man: Brand New Day the first Hollywood film to breach the 500 crore gross mark in India. What makes Spider-Man's run even more impressive is the sheer consistency after its record-breaking opening. The film opened with around 72.50 crore gross on Thursday and went on to cross 300 crore net within just four days. It remained exceptionally strong in the second weekend, scripting history for Hollywood. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the Marvel movie dominated the box office, DC emerged as the surprise performer of the week. The Arun Matheswaran-directed Tamil action thriller, starring Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi, opened at 5+ crore gross on Friday before jumping to 8+ crore on Saturday and 11 crore on Sunday. Its three-day India gross therefore stood at 24+ crore, representing a strong weekend for a film arriving without the scale or nationwide penetration of the major Hollywood blockbuster. The contrast between the two films makes the week's box-office story particularly interesting. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is operating at a completely different commercial level, breaking the biggest Hollywood records in the country and crossing 500 crore gross at an unprecedented pace. DC, meanwhile, has shown that a regional film with a distinct identity can still punch above its weight when audience interest translates into strong weekend growth.

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Arun Matheswaran's latest directorial effort, DC (Tamil), has successfully wrapped up its opening weekend with a performance that highlights the director's growing influence in the gritty action genre. Known for his raw storytelling style in films like Captain Miller and Rocky, the filmmaker has once again delivered a stylized experience that has sparked significant conversation. However, a major part of the film’s success is being attributed to Anirudh Ravichander. Critics and fans have noted that the heavy, atmospheric background score is a character in itself, with some audiences even suggesting that the music alone is a strong enough reason to witness the film on the big screen. The film began its box office journey on Friday, which was Day 1, by grossing 5.04 Cr in India. It opened across 3,504 shows with a relatively modest overall occupancy, but the numbers in core Tamil regions were impressive right from the start. Chennai saw an opening occupancy of over 66 percent, while Coimbatore started even stronger at nearly 70 percent. By the end of its first day, including an overseas contribution of 2.25 Cr, the worldwide gross stood at roughly 7.29 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Saturday, or Day 2, witnessed a healthy surge in interest as the gross collections in India jumped to 8.07 Cr. This represents a solid growth of 59.1 percent in net terms, proving that the film's dark tone and Anirudh's score were resonating with the weekend crowd. Occupancy figures saw a noticeable spike, especially in Chennai where it reached over 76 percent and Coimbatore where it hit a massive 87 percent. Overseas markets also contributed another 3 Cr, taking the worldwide gross to 18.36 Cr by the end of the second day. The momentum reached its peak on Day 3, the first Sunday. The film saw its highest single-day collection yet, grossing 11 Cr in India across an expanded count of 4,639 shows. This increase in show count, particularly in Bengaluru and Chennai, helped the overall occupancy settle at about 40 percent. In Chennai, Sunday occupancy climbed to 81.5 percent, while Trivandrum saw a strong 77 percent turnout. By the end of its first three days, the worldwide gross collection for DC (Tamil) reached 31.86 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) DC (Tamil) - India Gross Collection (Opening Weekend)DayIndia Gross CollectionDay 1 (1st Friday)₹ 5.04 CrDay 2 (1st Saturday)₹ 8.07 CrDay 11 (1st Sunday)₹ 11.00 CrTotal India Gross₹ 24.11 Cr State-wise Gross Collection Report (Opening Weekend): Tamil Nadu: ₹ 7.67 Cr AP/TG: ₹ 6.50 Cr Kerala: ₹ 4.45 Cr Karnataka: ₹ 3.59 Cr Rest of India: ₹ 1.90 Cr The digital engagement for the film has been quite strong, with BookMyShow reporting over 706,000 total tickets sold so far, out of which over 233,000 were booked in the last 24 hours alone. In national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film sold over 45,000 tickets during the opening weekend. Interestingly, the highest number of tickets sold at these chains occurred on the release day, Friday, indicating a high level of anticipation from the multiplex audience. On Sunday alone, national chains recorded approximately 10,000 ticket sales, contributing around 16 lakh to the daily gross. With the weekend now behind it, the film's steady performance in major cities remains its biggest strength. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to Venky Box Office in the North American market, the film is finding its footing with the diaspora audience. On Saturday, DC collected 139,000 dollars, which helped push its total regional gross to 260,000 dollars. A notable highlight from this total is the 61,000 dollars contributed by the Telugu version, showing interest across linguistic lines even in overseas territories. As for Sunday, the latest hourly reports as of 7pm PST indicate a collection of 86,000 dollars across 177 locations. These figures point toward a respectable opening run in the international circuit as the first weekend comes to a close.

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DC is showing a clear upward trend in its numbers as it completes its first two days at the box office. While the movie opened with a relatively modest start, the word-of-mouth seems to have kicked in quickly, resulting in a significant surge over the weekend. The film, which features a blend of intense action and drama, has managed to capture the interest of the audience across the southern states, and the growth on Saturday suggests that it has found the right momentum to sustain itself through the coming week. Looking at the India collections, the movie has shown a healthy jump. On Friday, the film recorded an India gross of 5.04 crore. However, Saturday witnessed a substantial increase as the daily gross rose to 8.07 crore. This brings the total India gross to 13.11 crore in just two days. The net collections on Saturday was 7.00 crore marking a 59.1 percent increase over Friday's 4.40 crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The occupancy levels provide a clearer picture of how the demand increased over the last 24 hours. On Day 1, the overall occupancy for the Tamil version stood at 45.57 percent. By Day 2, this figure climbed to 63.33 percent. The afternoon and night shows were particularly strong on Saturday, with night show occupancy touching 80.38 percent. In major hubs like Chennai, the occupancy was as high as 76.5 percent, while Coimbatore saw a massive 87.3 percent overall occupancy. Even in Bengaluru, the film maintained a steady 43 percent occupancy across 207 shows, showing that the appeal is not just limited to Tamil Nadu. Regional distribution shows that the film is performing well across the board. On Saturday, Tamil Nadu led the gross collections with 2.37 crore, followed closely by the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions, which contributed 2.25 crore. Kerala also showed strong numbers with a gross of 1.50 crore, while Karnataka added 1.25 crore to the tally. The rest of India contributed 0.70 crore, which is a respectable number for a regional language film in its early days. This widespread contribution has helped push the total India net collection to 11.40 crore so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Ticket sales on BookMyShow provide a clear look at the momentum, with Day 1 seeing 146 thousand tickets sold. This figure surged to 272 thousand on Saturday, nearly doubling the initial volume and bringing the total to approximately 473 thousand tickets so far. The performance in national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis was equally strong on Saturday, with 15.6 thousand tickets sold across 493 shows. This resulted in a total gross of 26.6 lakh from these chains. PVR led the contribution with 18.5 lakh, while INOX and Cinepolis added 5.5 lakh and 2.6 lakh respectively. The movie managed an overall occupancy of 17 percent across 186 venues in these premium chains. The international market is also showing promising results. According to data shared by Venky Box Office, the North America gross for Friday stood at 121 thousand dollars, which includes 32 thousand dollars from premieres. On Saturday, the hourly box office report at 7 AM PST showed that the film had already collected 40 thousand dollars from 159 locations. The Saturday totals are currently trending toward 150 thousand dollars, which would be a solid outcome for the film in that territory. With a total overseas gross of 5.25 crore so far, the worldwide gross for DC now stands at 18.36 crore after its first two days. The overall trend for DC is quite positive. If it manages to hold these numbers through Sunday, it will be in a very comfortable position before the weekday test begins. The current momentum, especially the doubling of ticket sales on digital platforms, indicates that the buzz is building organically through positive feedback from early viewers.

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DC is generating significant interest because it marks the acting debut of director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Moving from behind the camera to a lead role is a major shift, but early reports suggest he has handled the transition effectively. Playing the character of Das, Lokesh delivers a convincing performance that fits naturally into the raw and rustic setting created by director Arun Matheswaran. The story follows a familiar revenge template, centering on a fearless gangster fighting an unjust system alongside a woman whose faith in society has been shattered. While the plot might feel generic to some, the treatment is what sets it apart. Several reviewers have compared the intensity and grit of DC to acclaimed films like Visaranai and Vada Chennai. It is important to note that this is a clean 18+ rated film, featuring high-octane action and a significant amount of violence. For cinephiles who appreciate a trippy, violent ride with technical brilliance, the consensus is that the film is a worth-watch experience despite its heavy tone. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) However, the unanimous winner across all reviews is Anirudh Ravichander. Multiple critics have labeled his background score as the biggest backbone of the film, with some even calling it his career-best work. His music elevates the drama, especially during major highlights like the interval block and the marriage hall fight scene. On the acting front, Wamiqa Gabbi has also received significant praise for a powerful and impactful performance, providing the emotional depth needed to balance the intense action sequences. The technical departments, including the cinematography and sound design, have been described as top-notch, giving the film a world-class feel. On the flip side, the film is not without its flaws. One recurring critique is the pacing, particularly in the first half which takes its time to establish the world and characters. Some reviewers mentioned that while the pre-interval and interval blocks are absolute freak shows, the second-half writing feels a bit convenient and repetitive in certain sections. There is a sentiment that the backstories and motives of the supporting gang could have been etched out more clearly. Because of its slow-burn narrative and intense gore, it might not be a traditional family entertainer, but rather a film intended for a section of the audience that enjoys gritty storytelling. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In summary, if you are planning to watch DC, expect a technically brilliant action drama that leans heavily on its atmospheric treatment and a god-mode score from Anirudh. Most ratings are currently hovering between 2.75 and 4 stars, suggesting that while the writing has some shortcomings, the theatrical experience remains strong. It is a bold experiment that pays off largely due to Lokesh Kanagaraj's screen presence and the directorial vision of Arun Matheswaran. If you are a fan of intense movie-making, this is one debut that is worth giving a try. #DC Decent Action Drama Despite Its Writing Flaws!Raw and grounded with a fairly engaging first half despite a regular, generic storyline. Film does feel slow in places, and the second half starts to get repetitive after a while. However, 4-5 blocks work really well across the…— Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) August 7, 2026 #DC - A perfect film for cinephiles and intense movie lovers 👍Every frame in this movie speaks emotions with depth..!This is filmmaking at its finest from Arun Matheswaran and Lokesh Kanagaraj, we don't know that you are such a brilliant actor. Kudos 🫡Despite film facing…— Cinematica (@letsxCinematica) August 7, 2026 #DC - 4/5. One Of The Most Satisfying Films Of This Year. From Start To End, Film Is Completely Engaging. Good Debut By Lokesh. Award-Winning Performance By Wamiqa. Loved The Scenes Between Sanjana & Lokesh And Wamiqa & Lokesh.Easily Anirudh's Career Best Background Score.… pic.twitter.com/rpRobTLerY— Trendswood (@Trendswoodcom) August 7, 2026 #DC has been watched. This is @anirudhofficial at his best. It would be very very tough to top this work. Very tough. Really great music that wonderfully shoulders this compelling retelling of the Devadas lore.@ArunMatheswaran's most accessible, engaging, and entertaining… pic.twitter.com/nQHJUikXQl— Avinash Ramachandran (@Avinash_R13) August 7, 2026 #DC - 4 stars. Tamil cinema has its best film of the year. Hands down, @ArunMatheswaran’s best work and one that cements his position strongly as one of the most exciting and original filmmakers of our times. A moving, bloody violent story of revenge and redemption. A perfect fit…— Haricharan Pudipeddi (@pudiharicharan) August 7, 2026 #DC REVIEW – A Treat for Action Movie Fans.This one is an engaging action drama with several well executed moments. While the film starts at a slow pace, the pre-interval block and a few major action sequences are handled very well and leave a strong impression.The second…— Rangasthalam (@RangasthalamIN) August 7, 2026 . #DC Review :Solid Blockbuster Filled with Lokesh Delivers a Good performance 💥Anirudh BGM Peaks ❤️‍🔥🥁Wamica looks stunning 😍Action scenes and emotional sequences 🔥Overall a Blockbuster 👌🤞 https://t.co/BbRdHpA8qO pic.twitter.com/kvYlXCXZF6— Power OG2 🔥 (@attitudeboy200) August 7, 2026

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Here is the Telugu movie DC (Tamil) box office collection which is a Action Crime Romantic film. This film is directed by Arun Matheshwaran and produced by . ## DC (Tamil) stars , Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi, Avinash Raghudevan, Kasthuri Raja in key roles. ## DC (Tamil) Review ## DC (Tamil) Review: What Public Has To Say About This Movie ## DC (Tamil) Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## DC (Tamil) Budget: ₹ 1 Cr * Approx ## DC (Tamil) Verdict: Coming Soon ## DC (Tamil) Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 7th August 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.DC (Tamil) State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 0.74 Cr₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 2 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 5.04 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 2.25 Cr₹ 2.37 Cr₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 0.7 Cr₹ 8.07 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 1.6 Cr₹ 2.75 Cr₹ 3.3 Cr₹ 2.5 Cr₹ 0.85 Cr₹ 11 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 0.7 Cr₹ 2 Cr₹ 2 Cr₹ 1.9 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 6.9 CrTotal₹ 4.29 Cr₹ 8.5 Cr₹ 9.67 Cr₹ 6.35 Cr₹ 2.2 Cr₹ 31.01 Cr ##

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The trailer for DC, also known as DC: The Bloody Valentine, has finally landed, and the buzz on social media suggests that the audience is ready for something very raw. This project is particularly interesting because it features Lokesh Kanagaraj, the mastermind behind the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, stepping in front of the camera as the lead actor. Directed by Arun Matheswaran and backed by Sun Pictures, the film promises a gritty experience that is quite different from the usual commercial fare. The strategy behind the release date is quite logical. Initially planned for a late-July slot, the makers decided to move the film to August 7, 2026. This was done to ensure that Thalapathy Vijay's massive release, Jana Nayagan, which hit theaters on July 23, had enough breathing room at the box office. Interestingly, Lokesh himself made a cameo appearance in Jana Nayagan, showing the strong camaraderie between the director and the actor-politician before he prepares to lead his own film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the trailer highlights, the story follows two outcasts, Devadas played by Lokesh and Chandra played by Wamiqa Gabbi. They find themselves on a violent run after a police officer seeks revenge for a fallen colleague. The narrative also introduces a gang of criminals who have stolen a stash of discarded weapons, a theme that feels very familiar to fans of Lokesh's previous works like Vikram. To elevate the intensity, director Arun Matheswaran has opted for high-contrast black-and-white visuals for the action scenes, which has earned the film an A certification from the censors due to the raw action sequencing. The musical score is handled by Anirudh Ravichander, who seems to have delivered a high-energy background that matches the film dark aesthetic. Lokesh is currently in a very busy phase of his career. Having delivered the Rajinikanth starrer Coolie in 2025, he is now balancing his acting debut while preparing for his official Telugu debut with Allu Arjun in a project currently referred to as AA23. Watch the trailer here: Public interest is already visible on digital platforms. Ahead of its August 7 release, over 14,000 users have already marked themselves as interested on BookMyShow India. With the heavy competition from July now starting to settle, DC: The Bloody Valentine is well-positioned to attract the target audience that enjoys intense, stylised action dramas. It remains to be seen if Lokesh the actor can match the massive success of Lokesh the director.

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Mumbai, June 14 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla has almost completed its theatrical run with a superb performance at the worldwide box office. Directed by Priyadarshan, the horror-comedy marked the reunion of one of Bollywood's most successful actor-director duos and attracted audiences in both domestic and international markets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Bhooth Bangla benefited from strong family appeal, positive word-of-mouth, and limited competition during its initial weeks, helping it sustain a solid run in cinemas. The film concluded its theatrical journey with a worldwide gross collection of 270+ crore, making it one of the notable Bollywood successes of the year. While the film did not enter the coveted 300 crore club, it comfortably crossed several Bollywood and Indian films during its run and emerged as one of Akshay Kumar's highest-grossing films in recent years. Apart from domestic markets, the movie also performed well in international markets, becoming one of Akshay Kumar's best in recent times. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) - Crossed the 100 crore worldwide mark within its first week. - Emerged as one of the biggest Hindi horror-comedy releases of the year. - Became one of Akshay Kumar's highest-grossing films in recent years. - Registered a strong theatrical run in the domestic market, contributing over 182 crore net. - Added a solid 55 crore from overseas territories. - Finished its run with a worldwide gross collection of over 270 crore. - Third highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2026 (so far) after Border 2 and Dhurandhar 2. Considering its production costs and final theatrical returns, Bhooth Bangla emerged as a Hit at the worldwide box office. The film successfully revived the Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan combination and delivered a profitable venture for its makers. Despite falling short of the 300 crore worldwide milestone, the horror-comedy enjoyed a healthy run and reaffirmed the audience's appetite for family-friendly horror-comedy entertainers on the big screen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Bhooth Bangla Final Worldwide Box Office Collection S. No. Territory Collection 1 India Net Collection ₹182.10 Crore 2 India Gross Collection ₹215.65 Crore 3 Overseas Collection ₹55.00 Crore 4 Worldwide Gross Collection ₹270.65 Crore 4 Footfalls (India) 1+ Crore

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Bhooth Bangla has officially completed its eighth week in theaters, maintaining a steady presence as it arrives on OTT platforms today, June 12. This Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan collaboration has now secured its position as the third highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2026 so far, trailing only behind Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Border 2 in the yearly standings. On its 56th day, which fell this Thursday, the movie managed to collect 0.07 crore across India. This was a slight 12.5 percent drop from Wednesday’s collection of 0.08 crore. Even after two months of release, the film was still running across 218 shows, showcasing its incredible longevity. Bhooth Bangla has been played across a staggering 2,43,840 shows since its opening day, which is a testament to its consistent demand in urban and mass centers alike. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the total financial standing, the India net collection has settled at a solid 182.00 crore. In terms of gross figures, the domestic earnings reached 215.55 crore, while the overseas market contributed an additional 53.75 crore. This brings the final worldwide gross collection to a massive 269.30 crore. The eighth week specifically saw the film adding 0.70 crore to its total net. During this final stretch, the average occupancy remained healthy at approximately 18.3 percent, with a peak of 28 percent recorded on the eighth Sunday. Even in its final days, the movie saw over 5,100 tickets sold across national chains during the week, proving that a section of the audience still preferred the big-screen experience despite the impending digital release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the performance data on BookMyShow, Bhooth Bangla has concluded its run with impressive footfalls, officially securing the 10th position in the list of all-time highest ticket sales on the platform. This achievement puts the Akshay Kumar-starrer in the elite company of massive blockbusters like Dhurandhar 2 and Chhaava, reinforcing its status as one of the most successful theatrical releases. Managing to break into the all-time top 10 further proves the film's consistent popularity throughout its eight-week journey. Bhooth Bangla - Week 8 India Net Collection Report DAY INDIA NET COLLECTION SHOWS OCCUPANCY Day 50 (Fri) ₹ 0.07 Cr 215 13.0% Day 51 (Sat) ₹ 0.10 Cr 196 19.0% Day 52 (Sun) ₹ 0.20 Cr 212 28.0% Day 53 (Mon) ₹ 0.08 Cr 217 16.0% Day 54 (Tue) ₹ 0.10 Cr 222 25.0% Day 55 (Wed) ₹ 0.08 Cr 219 14.0% Day 56 (Thu) ₹ 0.07 Cr 218 13.0% Total Week 8 Net ₹ 0.70 Cr - 18.3% (Avg) Total India Net ₹ 182.00 Cr - -

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It is quite impressive to see how Bhooth Bangla has settled into a remarkably long run as it concludes its eighth weekend in theaters. This horror-comedy marks the highly anticipated reunion of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan, a duo that has historically defined the genre in Hindi cinema. The film follows a familiar yet engaging spooky-funny premise that has clearly struck a chord with the family audience. While the box office windows have become increasingly congested with new arrivals like Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai taking over the majority of screens, this veteran performer is showing incredible grit to stay relevant more than fifty days after its release. Analyzing the cumulative data for the eighth weekend, we see a movie that is making the most of its remaining 623 shows. The weekend began on Day 50 with a low of 0.07 Crore net, but as Saturday arrived, the film found its footing with a 42.9 percent jump to reach 0.10 Crore. The real surprise came on Sunday, where it recorded a massive 100 percent growth to collect 0.20 Crore net. Over these three days, the film maintained an average occupancy that climbed from 13 percent on Friday to a peak of 28 percent on Sunday, proving that there is still a dedicated audience seeking out this specific title during their holiday breaks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Bhooth Bangla 8th Weekend India Net Collection DAY NET COLLECTION SHOW COUNT OCCUPANCY Day 50 (8th Fri) ₹ 0.07 Cr 215 13.0% Day 51 (8th Sat) ₹ 0.10 Cr 196 19.0% Day 52 (8th Sun) ₹ 0.20 Cr 212 28.0% 8th Weekend Total ₹ 0.37 Cr 623 20.0% (Avg) The film's performance in national chains also stayed noteworthy for such a late stage in its theatrical life. Over the eighth weekend, more than 1,900 tickets were sold across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. On Sunday alone, the chains contributed significantly to the footfalls; PVR saw 690 tickets sold, followed by 400 at INOX and 130 at Cinepolis. These rounded figures show that even with a reduced footprint, the film is maintaining a presence in premium urban centers, helping it edge closer to the final stages of its run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) When we look at the global picture, the total India gross has now climbed to 215.17 Crore, while the India net total stands at 181.67 Crore. With a steady overseas gross contribution of 53.75 Crore, the cumulative worldwide total has now reached a monumental 268.92 Crore. This journey has involved a staggering 242,964 shows across its lifetime, showing the massive scale of its release and the endurance it has displayed against multiple waves of new competition. Perhaps the most significant achievement this weekend is the film's success on the booking platform BookMyShow. With a total of 33.82 lakh tickets sold, the movie has officially surpassed the lifetime BMS records of major hits like OMG 2, which stood at 3 million, and Housefull 5, which recorded 2.40 million. As the theatrical run winds down ahead of its OTT release on June 12, the film currently sits in the third position of Akshay Kumar's post-covid hunt. It still needs to collect 1.71 crore to beat the India net of Housefull 5( 183.38 Cr), but even if it crosses that domestic milestone, it will not be able to overtake the massive worldwide total of Housefull 5(288.67 Cr) to claim the second spot. Consequently, it is set to finish as the third-highest global grosser for the actor in the post-pandemic era, with Sooryavanshi (293 Cr) remaining the undisputed number one.

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Bhooth Bangla is now well into its seventh week, and the way it continues to pull in viewers after nearly 50 days is a clear sign of its strong legs at the box office. On its 48th day, the film earned 0.50 crore net in India, which is a standard mid-week dip of 16.7 percent from Tuesday's 0.60 crore. It is quite uncommon for a film in this genre to sustain interest for such an extended period, but the steady flow of viewers suggests it has successfully connected with the mass audience. The domestic total has now reached 180.95 crore net, showing a high level of consistency over its long journey. When we look at the gross figures, the India total stands at 214.32 crore. What is particularly impressive is that the film is still holding onto 1,581 shows daily, even after the arrival of several new releases. This indicates that there is still a niche audience in urban centers and mass pockets that continues to drive the numbers. On the global stage, the total overseas gross has settled at 53.75 crore. When combined with the India gross of 214.32 crore, the worldwide total for Bhooth Bangla currently stands at 268.07 crore. This run has been supported by an extensive theatrical presence in the domestic market, where the film has played over 2.41 lakh shows across India since its opening day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In terms of audience engagement on digital platforms, the movie saw approximately 6,800 tickets sold on BookMyShow this Wednesday. This is a noticeable drop from the 14,800 tickets sold on Tuesday, but it still brings the total ticket count on the platform to over 33.82 lakh. Looking at the regional performance, the National Capital Region remains a primary contributor with 245 shows and an occupancy of nearly 10 percent. Other markets like Ahmedabad are seeing a slower pace, with 93 shows recording around 6 percent occupancy. National multiplex chains contributed about 24 lakh gross on Day 48, with nearly 12,600 tickets being sold across these major outlets. The occupancy in these chains hovered around the 4 percent mark, which is standard for a Wednesday in the seventh week. As Bhooth Bangla prepares to enter its eighth weekend, the focus will be on how much more it can add to its 180.95 crore domestic net before it finally moves toward its digital premiere.