Akshay Kumar’s horror comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’, which reunites him with director Priyadarshan, has been a strong success at the box office, collecting Rs 175 crore nett in India and Rs 240 crore globally. The film will now likely head to Netflix on June 12, although official confirmation is still to be confirmed.
Akshay Kumar has been enjoying a strong run at the box office, and his horror comedy Bhooth Bangla has added to that winning streak, emerging as a hit after the success of Oh My God 2. The film was of special significance as it reunited Akshay with veteran director Priyadarshan, who is known for introducing some of the most popular comedy artists in Bollywood.
After Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Akshay’s hero has managed to attract audiences to theaters and keep cinema halls crowded.
‘Bhooth Bangla’ is likely to premiere on Netflix on June 12
Even after spending more than a month in theatres, Bhooth Bangla continues to perform steadily at the box office. The film is now said to be gearing up for its OTT premiere on June 12, with Netflix retaining post-theatrical streaming rights. However, the official announcement regarding the broadcast date is still awaited.
‘Bhooth Bangla’ Box Office Collection: The film has grossed Rs 240 crore globally
On the box office front, Bhooth Bangla is said to have collected Rs 175 crore nett in India, while its global collection has reached around Rs 240 crore.Wamayya Ghabi played the lead role in the film, which also had an ensemble cast including Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav,
Jisshu Sengupta
And Mithila Palkar, Rajesh Sharma, Manoj Joshi and the late Asrani in pivotal roles.The film is co-produced by Akshay Kumar, Ekta Kapoor and
Shobha Kapoor
.
Akshay Kumar upcoming projects
On the work front, Akshay Kumar has a packed slate of upcoming releases, including Welcome to the Jungle, Haiwaan and Golmaal 5.