Bhooth Bangla Roars: Advance Bookings Surge Past ₹95 Lakh

Akshay Kumar's highly anticipated fantasy horror-comedy, 'Bhooth Bangla', is generating significant buzz ahead of its release. The film, directed by Priyadarshan, has commenced its theatrical run with robust advance booking figures. As of the current date, the movie has already registered gross advance sales of ₹95.72 lakh for its opening day across India. This impressive figure is further bolstered by a substantial 335% increase in ticket sales observed over the preceding 24 hours. Across more than 7,000 shows nationwide, approximately 35,800 tickets have been sold, signaling strong audience engagement. The pre-sales data indicates that the Delhi-NCR region is at the forefront of this positive trend, with Maharashtra following closely behind. Other key circuits, including Gujarat, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh, are also showing promising growth in ticket purchases. The final 24 hours leading up to the release are anticipated to be critical in further boosting these numbers. 'Bhooth Bangla' is competing with 'Dhurandhar 2', but the latter's momentum has slowed, potentially creating an opportunity for Priyadarshan's directorial to capture a larger share of the box office. In a recent comparison, 'Bhooth Bangla's' advance sales have surpassed those of Wamiqa Gabbi's 2025 romantic comedy, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf', which had grossed ₹84 lakh on its opening day.