BY CHRISTA LINCY

Bhooth Bangla is proving once again that the nostalgic reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan is a formula that still resonates deeply with the Indian audience. On its 20th day, which was the third Wednesday of its theatrical run, the film earned 1.75 crore net at the box office. While this reflects a 22.2 percent drop from the previous day's 2.25 crore, it is a very resilient hold for a movie entering its third week. In a market where newer releases often struggle to find footing, this horror-comedy is managing to stay relevant and pull in crowds through sheer brand value and genre appeal. The success of the film highlights a significant trend in Bollywood. Horror-comedy has become a safe haven for the box office, successfully following the massive footprints left by blockbusters like Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. By tapping into this popular genre, the Akshay-Priyadarshan duo has reclaimed their territory, proving that the blend of humor and chills is exactly what the audience wants right now. Even with 4,522 shows running across India on day 20, the film is maintaining a steady pace, bringing its total India net collection to 148.25 crore. If we dive into the engagement on digital platforms, the performance is quite impressive. According to BookMyShow data, the film has now sold a total of 28,10,390 tickets since its release. The third week specifically started with strong numbers, recording over 89K tickets on Friday and maintaining a consistent daily average. On Wednesday, even with a natural midweek dip, it saw 31.49K tickets booked. This kind of ticket-selling momentum shows that the film is not just relying on its opening week hype but is actually benefiting from sustained interest and word-of-mouth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) When analyzing the film's performance across the major national multiplex chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, it managed to gross nearly 14 lakh on Wednesday from approximately 1,840 shows. PVR stood out as the leading contributor among these chains with a gross of over 6.8 lakh, while INOX and Cinepolis followed with contributions of around 4.5 lakh and over 2.5 lakh respectively. While these numbers have naturally scaled down as the movie moves deeper into its theatrical run, they still represent a reliable stream of revenue from urban centers. Globally, the movie is also making its mark. With an overseas addition of 0.15 crore on its 20th day, the total international gross has reached 56.25 crore. Combined with the domestic gross of 175.93 crore, the total worldwide gross now stands at a healthy 228.18 crore. As the film completes its third week, it is now on the verge of hitting the 150 crore net milestone in India. The ability to maintain a collection of over 1.70 crore on a third Wednesday is a strong indicator of its steady appeal. Despite several new films entering the market over the last few weeks, this horror-comedy has carved out its own space and is currently heading into its fourth weekend with a very solid total.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is showing remarkable staying power as it reaches the end of its seventh week in theaters. On its 49th day, which was Wednesday, the film managed to net 0.52 crore at the Indian box office. This represents a very small and controlled drop of just 5.5 percent from the 0.55 crore it collected on Tuesday. Seeing this level of stability after nearly two months of release is quite rare, and it highlights a very consistent demand from the audience that is helping the movie maintain its ground. If we look at the language-wise data for day 49, the Hindi version remains the primary contributor, earning 0.50 crore from 820 shows with an occupancy of 16 percent. The regional versions had a smaller presence, with the Tamil version recording 28 percent occupancy across 13 shows and the Telugu version seeing 13 percent occupancy over 26 shows. Both these versions added 0.01 crore each to the daily net. While the show counts have naturally decreased, the film is still finding an audience in the remaining slots across the country. The overall totals for the film have reached massive proportions. The total India net collection now stands at 1,140.17 crore. The breakdown shows the massive dominance of the Hindi market, which accounts for 1,071.91 crore of the total. The Telugu version has performed decently as the second-highest contributor with 42.96 crore net, followed by Tamil at 19.70 crore, Kannada at 3.83 crore, and Malayalam at 1.77 crore. Including taxes, the India gross total has reached 1,364.61 crore. On the global front, with a day 49 overseas addition of 0.05 crore, the international gross stands at 426.30 crore, pushing the worldwide gross to a massive 1,790.91 crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the domestic performance is grabbing the headlines, the international circuit has added a total of 1.15 crore over the last six days, contributing steadily to the film's massive global tally.Here is the day-wise breakdown of the overseas gross collections during this seventh week: Day 44 (7th Friday): ₹0.25 Cr Day 45 (7th Saturday): ₹0.35 Cr Day 46 (7th Sunday): ₹0.25 Cr Day 47 (7th Monday): ₹0.15 Cr Day 48 (7th Tuesday): ₹0.10 Cr Day 49 (7th Wednesday): ₹0.05 Cr Focusing on the performance in the major national multiplex chains on Wednesday, the film grossed 12.23 lakh from 520 shows across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. PVR led the chains with a gross of 7.33 lakh from 239 shows, followed by INOX at 3.67 lakh from 177 shows and Cinepolis at 1.23 lakh from 104 shows. Even on day 49, the film saw 10.13K tickets booked through BookMyShow, confirming that interest remains healthy across digital platforms and in urban centers. Looking ahead to today, which marks the landmark 50th day, the movie is set to finish its seventh week on a very positive note. Given how consistently the numbers have held since Monday, day 50 is likely to land in the range of 0.49 crore to 0.53 crore net. If the collections touch that higher end, the total week 7 earnings will wrap up at approximately 5.61 crore. For any film to close out its seventh week with over 5.6 crore is an incredible show of strength, proving that the momentum is still very much alive as it heads into its eighth week of theatrical run.

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Telugu movie GaayaPadda Simham box office collection, which is an action drama film. This film is directed by Kasyap Sreenivas and produced by POV Stories, Sapta Aswa Media Works, and Zee Studios. ## GaayaPadda Simham stars Tharun Bhascker, J. D. Chakravarthy, Sree Vishnu, and Faria Abdullah in key roles. ## GaayaPadda Simham 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 ## GaayaPadda Simham Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## GaayaPadda Simham Verdict: Coming Soon ## GaayaPadda Simham Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 1st May 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, May 6 - The upcoming Indian films have been carrying massive expectations, and two of the most-awaited immediate next titles, superstar Ram Charan's Peddi and mega star Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 are set to ignite the box office, not just in India but in international markets amid the growing anticipation. Peddi North America Advance Booking (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the rural sports action drama marks his first film with RRR star, and the film has been one of the most anticipated ever since it was announced. Despite dealing blows with multiple release date postponements, the buzz for Peddi remains high with the trade anticipating it to emerge as one of the biggest Telugu blockbusters. Also starring Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu, Peddi is scheduled to release on June 4 with a North America premiere slated on June 3. In an exciting development, the makers have confirmed that the advance booking for the US premiere will kick off on May 7 at 8 PM EST, nearing a month before the release. Given the excitement around the film, Peddi is expected to deliver one of the biggest premieres for an Indian film. Drishyam 3 Overseas Advance Booking Opens (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It has been a good year for Malayalam cinema so far, and the industry is now gearing up for potentially the biggest Malayalam film ever in terms of box office potential in the form of Drishyam 3. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, it is the third instalment in the iconic crime suspense thriller franchise, headed by Mohanlal. Drishyam 3 is scheduled to hit the big screens on May 21 after getting postponed for the originally planned April 2 release. With two weeks left before the release, the advance booking for the same has opened in the United Kingdom, North America, and the Gulf countries on May 6, and if the pre-release buzz is anything to go by, Drishaym 3 is expected to score huge numbers in bookings itself.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

The year 2026 has been a significant period for Indian cinema on streaming platforms, with several titles achieving massive viewership numbers both domestically and internationally. While theatrical runs remain the primary indicator of a films success, the digital transition has allowed movies to find a much larger, global audience. Netflix has emerged as the dominant player this year, hosting the majority of the top-performing titles, though platforms like Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar have also secured major wins with their respective originals and digital premieres. Leading the charts is Dhurandhar, which has set a massive benchmark with 31.1 million views on Netflix. The film has shown incredible staying power, maintaining its position at the top for several weeks. Following closely is Accused, starring Konkona Sen Sharma, which has amassed 16.6 million views. This film became a major success by reaching the number one spot in India immediately upon release and trending in 74 countries. Within just its first ten days, it had already secured 15.1 million views, outperforming the initial numbers of major blockbusters like Animal. Another standout performer is the Tamil film Made In Korea, which proved that regional content is no longer restricted by language barriers. Released in March 2026, it reached 13.5 million views within its first three weeks. It held the top spot on Netflixs Global Top 10 Non-English list for two consecutive weeks, recording 4.1 million views in its first week and jumping to 6.7 million in the second. This global reach was further supported by its performance in India, where it climbed to the top trending spot within 24 hours of its digital arrival. Courtroom dramas and female-led thrillers have also seen strong engagement this year. Haq, featuring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi, garnered 11.3 million views globally within its first month. It debuted at number one in India and performed exceptionally well in countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the UAE. Similarly, Rani Mukerjis Mardaani 3 recorded 10.7 million views in just ten days. The film trended in the top ten in 22 countries, highlighting the sustained interest in the franchise across international territories. In terms of platform variety, Subedaar emerged as a record-breaker for Amazon Prime Video. Starring Anil Kapoor, the film achieved viewership across 91 percent of Indias pin codes, indicating a very deep reach in both urban and rural markets. On the other hand, Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab found a second life on JioHotstar after a polarized theatrical reception. Despite critical backlash, the horror-comedy garnered 10.3 million views, trending as the number one title in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada for several weeks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The romantic drama genre also saw success with Tere Ishk Mein and De De Pyaar De 2. Dhanush and Kriti Sanons Tere Ishk Mein amassed 9.7 million views, becoming one of the biggest Bollywood debuts of 2026 on Netflix. Meanwhile, De De Pyaar De 2 reached 7.7 million views globally. It trended in 14 countries and spent three consecutive weeks in the global top ten, surpassing other major titles in terms of sustained weekly engagement. These numbers reflect a healthy and diverse streaming landscape where various genres are finding their dedicated audience bases. Most Watched Indian OTT Films in 2026RANKMOVIE TITLEPLATFORMVIEWERSHIP1DhurandharNetflix31.1M2AccusedNetflix16.6M3Made In KoreaNetflix13.5M4HaqNetflix11.3M5Mardaani 3Netflix10.7M6The Raja SaabJioHotstar10.3M7Tere Ishk MeinNetflix9.7M8SubedaarAmazon Prime9.6M9De De Pyaar De 2Netflix7.7M

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Fans of Prabhas have been following various reports regarding his upcoming project with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Recently, several rumors were circulating that Spirit might be postponed to December 2027. However, the makers have now officially clarified that the film is progressing exactly as planned. The high-octane action drama is set to arrive in cinemas worldwide on 5 March 2027, putting an end to all postponement speculation and confirming that there is absolutely no delay. This clarification is particularly significant because of how it impacts the box office calendar for 2027. When reports of a possible postponement first surfaced, many believed it would clear the path for Salman Khan's upcoming film with Nayanthara, which is scheduled for an Eid release that same year. Salman Khan has long been considered the king of Eid releases, and a shift for Spirit would have potentially given him a solo window to dominate the box office as he usually does. With the official confirmation that Spirit is staying on its March date, the industry is now looking at a very busy and competitive year for major superstars. Spirit marks a notable departure for director Sandeep Reddy Vanga in terms of characterization. While his previous leads in Arjun Reddy and Animal were depicted as coming from wealthy backgrounds, the protagonist in this film comes from a middle-class setting. Prabhas will be playing the role of a disgraced former police officer who takes a ruthless, no-nonsense approach to dismantle an international crime syndicate. This is the first time in his career that Prabhas will be portraying a police officer, which has added a lot of curiosity regarding his look and performance in the film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The project also features a strong ensemble cast designed for pan-Indian and international appeal. Triptii Dimri is set to play the female lead, reportedly portraying a doctor who becomes romantically involved with the character played by Prabhas. Vivek Oberoi is rumored to be the primary antagonist, while Prakash Raj will take on the role of a jail superintendent who has intense confrontations with the protagonist. The inclusion of veteran actress Kanchana in a pivotal supporting role further strengthens the lineup, making it a very interesting mix of talent. One of the most discussed aspects of the casting is the potential involvement of South Korean action star Don Lee, also known as Ma Dong-seok. There is strong speculation and ongoing talks for the Train to Busan star to join as a key international antagonist, which would give the film a massive global edge. Produced by Bhushan Kumar and T-Series, Spirit remains one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema. With the release date now firmly set for March 2027, fans and trade analysts are eagerly waiting to see how this intense, character-driven saga unfolds on the big screen.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, May 6 - National-award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut is set to headline a gripping thriller film titled Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, which now has an official 12 June 2026 theatrical release window. The film is rooted in a true story of extraordinary courage during a terror attack in India. A Story of Courage Under Fire (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Unlike conventional action-driven narratives around terror incidents, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata shifts the focus to ordinary people placed in extraordinary circumstances. The film revolves around hospital staff who managed to save nearly 400 lives during a high-risk terror situation, turning a place of healing into a battleground for survival. The narrative unfolds within the confines of a hospital, capturing the fear, urgency, and resilience of doctors, nurses, and workers who risked everything to protect their patients. It's this grounded, human perspective that sets the film, written and directed by Manoj Tapadia, apart from typical large-scale thrillers. Kangana Ranaut in a Performance-Driven Role (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Kangana Ranaut takes on a central role in this real-life inspired story, leading a cast that represents the unsung heroes of the incident. Known for choosing intense and unconventional roles, Kangana's character is expected to anchor the film's emotional and dramatic weight as the story navigates through chaos and courage. Positioned as a contained thriller, the film emphasises tension, survival, and human bravery rather than spectacle. By focusing on a single location and a life-or-death scenario, the makers aim to deliver a gripping cinematic experience rooted in realism. With a compelling real-life premise, a strong emotional core, and Kangana Ranaut at the forefront, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata is shaping up to be a hard-hitting thriller that pays tribute to unsung heroes.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, May 6 - In a heartfelt and thought-provoking post, Bhooth Bangla producer Ektaa Kapoor has expressed her deep admiration for Bollywood Akshay Kumar, shedding light on his discipline and the larger role he plays in sustaining the film industry. Sharing a nostalgic picture of her father, Jeetendra, with Akshay Kumar, Ektaa drew a meaningful comparison between the two. She noted how both men carry discipline, consistency, and a strong belief in a producer's vision. She said that every interaction with Akshay reminds her of her father, highlighting a rare combination of professionalism and trust. Beyond Stardom: Supporting the Industry's Backbone (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Ektaa Kapoor used this moment to address a broader reality of Bollywood. She emphasised that while big films with top directors may sustain one layer of the industry, it is actors who work regularly who truly keep the ecosystem alive. She credited legends like Dharmendra, Jeetendra, and Akshay Kumar for ensuring continuous opportunities for producers across all scales. The producer also responded to ongoing discussions about Akshay Kumar doing multiple films each year. She argued that this consistency is not overexposure but a necessity for the industry. Regular releases generate employment, support technicians, and allow mid-sized and smaller producers to stay active in the business. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The pure commerce these two men have brought is rarely appreciated. So, every time someone asks, “Why does Akshay Kumar do four films a year?” know it’s because of the Dharmendras, the Jeetendras, and the Akshays that this industry flourished.— Ektaa R Kapoor (@EktaaRKapoor) May 6, 2026 Gratitude and a Bigger Message Concluding her note, Ektaa Kapoor thanked Akshay Kumar for giving producers - from the biggest studios to smaller banners - a fair chance to bring their stories forward. Through this candid post, Ekta has reignited an important conversation about the economics of the film industry - where consistency and commitment often matter just as much as blockbuster success.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Patriot is struggling to gain momentum as it completes its first Tuesday at the box office. Even with the massive star power of legends like Mohanlal and Mammootty, the film only managed a net collection of 1.50 crore on day 5. This is a further decline from Monday's already low 1.70 crore, showing that the film is moving at a very slow pace during the weekdays. With the total India net collection reaching 24.85 crore after five days, it is clear that the movie is underperforming relative to the high expectations surrounding such a collaboration. The film's performance across 1,826 shows nationwide resulted in an average occupancy of 17.0 percent for the day. While the total India gross stands at 28.83 crore, a closer look at the state-wise breakdown reveals that Kerala is the primary engine behind these numbers as expected. On Tuesday alone, the film grossed 1.45 crore in Kerala, significantly outperforming other regions like Tamil Nadu at 0.11 crore and Karnataka at 0.10 crore. The rest of the country combined contributed just 0.08 crore to the daily gross, showing that interest in the film is almost entirely limited to the Kerala market. In the national cinema chains including PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film recorded 6,443 tickets sold on Tuesday. PVR accounted for 3,800 tickets, while INOX and Cinepolis contributed 1,500 and 1,143 tickets respectively. These sales were spread across 620 shows in 195 venues, resulting in an occupancy of just 5.40 percent within these chains. The low turnout in these urban centers confirms that the film is currently struggling to find an audience outside of its home territory and local single screens. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The ticket sales on BookMyShow saw a drop on Tuesday, moving from 41.18k tickets on Monday to 33.1k tickets. This trend is also seen in the international markets, where the film added 1.00 crore on its fifth day. This brings the total overseas gross to 41.50 crore and the worldwide gross collection to 70.33 crore. Based on data from Venky Box Office, the film earned 18k dollars (approximately 15 lakh) on Monday in North America, taking its total in that region to 442k dollars (approximately 3.70 crore) as it approaches the half-million mark. As Patriot moves toward the end of its first week, the numbers suggest a struggle to live up to the massive expectations usually associated with a Mohanlal-Mammootty collaboration. The film is currently dependent on the Kerala market to keep the collections afloat, while interest in other regions remains minimal. Unless there is a significant jump in footfalls over the coming weekend, it will be difficult for the movie to reach a substantial total. For now, the focus is simply on whether it can at least maintain these lower levels through the remaining weekdays. Patriot Day 5 Box Office SummaryREGION/CATEGORYCOLLECTION/STATSIndia Net (Day 5)₹ 1.50 CrIndia Net (Total)₹ 24.85 CrKerala Gross (Day 5)₹ 1.45 CrIndia Gross (Total)₹ 28.83 CrOverseas Gross (Total)₹ 41.50 CrWorldwide Gross (Total)₹ 70.33 Cr

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, May 6 - Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company's historical action drama Raja Shivaji continues its strong run at the domestic box office, and has now crossed the 50 crores gross mark in just five days to become the fastest Marathi film of all-time to do so. A Historic Milestone For Raja Shivaji (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Backed by strong word-of-mouth and a solid opening driven by record-breaking advance bookings, Raja Shivaji has managed to sustain momentum at the box office. The film's grand scale, rooted storytelling, and powerful performances have struck a chord with audiences, particularly in Maharashtra. Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, Raja Shivaji grossed around 5.75 crores on its first Tuesday (5th day), which took its total gross collection to around 52.70 crores (44.40 crores net). With this, it has become only the fourth Marathi film of all-time to cross this milestone. Crossing the 50 crore mark is a significant milestone for any Marathi film, given the relatively limited market compared to mainstream Hindi cinema. This achievement underlines the film's wide acceptance and the increasing appetite for high-quality regional content. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Marathi Cinema’s Box Office Giants The success of Raja Shivaji places it among an elite list of Marathi blockbusters. Leading the charts is 2016's social romantic tragedy, Sairat, which is the biggest and the only Marathi film so far to score over 100 crores gross, with 110 crores. It was the film which unlocked the potential of Marathi cinema, but despite this, the industry is yet to see the next 100 crore grosser. Baipan Bhari Deva came close to it, but eventually fell short of around 10 crores to achieve the milestone. Raja Shivaji, however, is on its way to becoming the second 100 crores and eventually the biggest Marathi grosser of all-time. With not much competition in sight, the movie is expected to reach this mark in the second week and will look to continue its strong run beyond that. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest-Grossing Marathi Films S. No. Movie Worldwide Gross 1 Sairat (2016) ₹ 110 Cr 2 Baipan Bhari Deva (2023) ₹ 90.50 Cr 3 Ved (2022) ₹ 73 Cr 4 Raja Shivaji ₹ 52.70 Cr (5D) 5 Natsamrat (2016) ₹ 46 Cr* As of May 5, 2026.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is proving to be a rare case of a blockbuster that simply refuses to exit the charts, even as it nears the end of its seventh week. On its 48th day, the film collected a net of 55 lakh across India. What is interesting about this number is that it represents a clear growth from Monday's collection of 50 lakh. Seeing a spike in collections during the seventh week is quite uncommon for big-budget films, but it shows that the audience interest is still active during the mid-week screenings. This growth in collection was supported by a significant jump in both the show count and the occupancy levels. On Tuesday, the number of shows increased to 833, up from 753 shows on Monday. Even more impressive was the jump in occupancy, which climbed to 29.6 percent, nearly doubling from the 16.9 percent recorded on the previous day. While a 5 lakh increase might seem small for a film of this scale, seeing any growth on a Tuesday during the seventh week is a rare occurrence in the box office cycle. This sudden surge suggests that the film is still capturing the attention of Spy Universe Freeks and repeat audiences who are taking advantage of the wider show availability. The upward trend is also reflected in the online ticket sales on BookMyShow. For its seventh Tuesday, the film sold 14.92k tickets on the platform, which is a healthy increase from the 12.84k tickets sold on Monday. This steady rise in daily ticket sales confirms that the increase in net revenue was a direct result of higher footfalls across the country. It is a testament to the film's strong word-of-mouth that people are still actively booking tickets seven weeks into the theatrical run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the premium national cinema chains including PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film continues to find a place on the daily charts, remarkably sitting in the Top 5 even on its 48th day. On Tuesday, these chains combined for a total of 11,375 tickets for Dhurandhar 2. PVR led the way with approximately 5,745 tickets, followed by INOX with 3,790 tickets, and Cinepolis with 1,840 tickets. These sales were spread across 488 shows in 302 venues, resulting in a solid occupancy of 14 percent. For a film this late in its run, maintaining such occupancy in urban centers is a massive achievement, especially when you consider it is outperforming several much newer releases. For instance, it sold significantly more tickets than Patriot with its 6,400 tickets and Lee Cronin's The Mummy which moved 5,250 tickets. It is also well ahead of other active titles like Ek Din and Project Hail Mary, showing that the legacy of this sequel is still stronger than many fresh options on the marquee. Looking at the bigger picture, the total India net collection has now reached a staggering 1,139.67 crore. A major part of this success comes from the Hindi version, which has earned 1,071.41 crore net so far with a consistent occupancy of 33.2 percent over its lifetime. The regional markets have also provided strong support, with the Telugu version contributing 42.95 crore and the Tamil version adding 19.69 crore. The Kannada and Malayalam versions have also added their shares, with 3.85 crore and 1.77 crore net respectively. This balanced multi-language performance has been the backbone of the film's total domestic gross, which now stands at 1,364.02 crore. On the international front, the film's run is just as noteworthy, with the total overseas gross reaching 426.15 crore. According to data shared by Venky Box Office, the film earned 6k dollars on Monday in the North American market, taking its total there to 28.56 million dollars. This global interest, combined with the massive domestic performance across 5.14 lakh shows in India, has pushed the overall worldwide gross for Dhurandhar 2 to a total of 1,790.17 crore. As the film approaches its 50th day in theaters, the focus remains on how much more it can add to its historic tally before finishing its theatrical run.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Bhooth Bangla is proving that Akshay Kumar still has significant box office pull when the content resonates with the audience. On its 19th day, which was the third Tuesday, the film saw a jump in its collections. It earned 2.25 crore net across India, which is actually a 28.6 percent increase from the 1.75 crore it made on Monday. This kind of upward trend on a weekday so late in its run is quite rare and shows that the film is finding a second wind with the audience, maintaining a solid 20 percent occupancy across 4,397 shows. Taking a look at the performance in national cinema chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film is holding up remarkably well for its third week. It sold a total of approximately 22,000 tickets across these major screens on Tuesday. PVR led with 11,000 tickets, followed by INOX with 7,000 tickets, and Cinepolis with 4,000 tickets. These sales came from 1,790 shows across 354 venues. It is currently competing closely with other active releases like Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2 within these premium circuits. With these consistent earnings, the total India net collection has reached 146.50 crore, while the gross total stands at 173.88 crore from over 1.66 lakh shows. This success has officially earned Bhooth Bangla a hit status, making it the fourth straight success for Akshay Kumar following Kesari 2, Housefull 5, and Jolly LLB 3. It seems the horror-comedy genre is currently a very effective platform for him to engage with a wide audience. Based on the current trajectory, the film is just 3.50 crore away from the 150 crore milestone. Since it earned 2.25 crore on Tuesday alone, we can expect it to cross this major mark within the next two days, likely before the third week concludes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Take a look at the week-wise and daily breakdown of Bhooth Bangla: Week 1 Collection: ₹84.40 Crore Week 2 Collection: ₹43.75 Crore Day 15 (3rd Friday): ₹4.50 Crore Day 16 (3rd Saturday): ₹4.35 Crore Day 17 (3rd Sunday): ₹5.50 Crore Day 18 (3rd Monday): ₹1.75 Crore Day 19 (3rd Tuesday): ₹2.25 Crore The digital engagement on BookMyShow also tells a very positive story of sustained interest. The film has sold a total of 27.78 lakh tickets on the platform so far. After a massive opening week of 1.45 million tickets and a second week of 811k, the third week is showing surprising stamina. On this third Tuesday, it sold 48.73k tickets, which puts it in a respectable position alongside other major 2025 releases like Dhurandhar, Chhaava, and Raid 2. This steady demand late into the third week suggests that the film is still a preferred choice for family audiences. Internationally, the film is having an equally impressive run, marking a significant comeback for Akshay Kumar in the overseas market. According to data from Venky Boxoffice, the film grossed about 8k dollars on its third Monday in North America, bringing its total there to 2.17 million dollars. It is currently tracking for a lifetime finish of around 2.5 million dollars in that region. Total overseas gross has reached 52 crore, which pushes the overall worldwide gross collection to an impressive 225.88 crore. As Bhooth Bangla continues its theatrical journey, it has solidified itself as one of the most successful post-pandemic releases for the actor in international territories. The combination of domestic stability and strong overseas interest has ensured that the film is a profitable venture for everyone involved. With no major drops in sight as it heads toward its fourth week, the film looks set to add a significant amount more to its final tally before it concludes its run.