'Bhooth Bangla', starring Akshay Kumar, marks his return to the horror-comedy genre and has opened to a promising box office collection of ₹15.75 crore (approximately $1.9 million USD) on its first day. The film, which hit theaters on April 17 after paid previews on April 16, has garnered a positive response from audiences despite mixed reviews from critics. The initial collection includes ₹12.25 crore from regular screenings and ₹3.50 crore from previews. Additionally, the film has earned ₹5 crore from international markets, bringing its total worldwide gross to ₹23.90 crore. The positive word of mouth is expected to further enhance its box office performance, especially as it competes with 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', which has seen a decline in viewership. The film also features a strong supporting cast including Tabu and Rajpal Yadav, and has been noted for its nostalgic comedic elements reminiscent of classic Bollywood humor.