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Bhooth Bangla: Akshay Kumar's Box Office Challenge
13 Mar
Summary
- Prakambanam, a Malayalam film, achieved a 279.25% profit.
- Bhooth Bangla needs ₹454.8 crore to match Prakambanam's profit.
- Stree 2 holds the record for Hindi horror-comedy profitability at 946%.
Akshay Kumar's return to the horror-comedy genre with "Bhooth Bangla" has generated anticipation, but initial reactions to its teaser suggest a significant box office hurdle.
The film, helmed by Priyadarshan with a substantial budget of ₹120 crore, is unlikely to break the record for the most profitable Indian horror-comedy of 2026. This benchmark was set by the Malayalam underdog "Prakambanam," which, despite a ₹4 crore budget, has already delivered an impressive 279.25% profit and continues its successful theatrical run.
To even match "Prakambanam's" profitability, "Bhooth Bangla" would need to achieve an extraordinary ₹454.8 crore at the box office. This figure represents a feat only accomplished by a select few films in Bollywood's history.
Adding to the challenge, "Bhooth Bangla" is slated for release on April 10, 2026, and is expected to face stiff competition from "Dhurandhar 2" even weeks after its own debut. Meanwhile, the record for the most profitable Hindi horror-comedy remains with "Stree 2," which garnered a remarkable 946% profit, making "Bhooth Bangla's" path to surpassing these figures appear exceptionally challenging.
