Bhoot Bangla Box Office: Can Akshay Kumar Break His 8-Film Slump?
Akshay Kumar is reuniting with director Priyadarshan, famous for Bhool Bhulaiyaa, alongside Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav in the upcoming horror-comedy Bhoot Bangla, set to release worldwide on April 10, 2026. Fans are excited, but the big question remains: will Akshay finally score a box office hit after a string of misses? Here’s a closer look.
Akshay Kumar’s last box office success:
His last major hit was OMG 2 (2023), a Hindi comedy-drama made on a ₹65 crore budget. Co-starring Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam, the film earned ₹150 crore and was declared a hit. However, his role in the film seemed limited as Pankaj Tripathi was seen stealing the show making the film a court drama and not Akki who enjoys the credit of getting a decent grosser film.
A rough patch of 8 films:
Since OMG 2, Akshay has delivered eight films, most struggling to turn a profit despite some coming close in 2025. Unfortunately, none have been outright successes.Here’s a rundown of his last 8 releases with their India box office collections and verdicts:
- Jolly LLB 3(2025): ₹117.6 crore (Losing)
- Housefull 5(2025): ₹198.41 crore (Losing)
- Kesari Chapter 2(2025): ₹94.48 crore (Losing)
- Sky Force (2025): ₹134.93 crore (Losing)
- Khel Khel Mein (2024): ₹39 crore (Flop)
- Sarfira (2024): ₹24.3 crore (Flop)
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan(2024): ₹66 crore (Flop)
- Mission Raniganj (2023): ₹31 crore (Flop)
Will Bhoot Bangla change the game?
Akshay’s strength in comedy and the reunion with Priyadarshan raise hopes for a Bhool Bhulaiyaa-level hit. The star-studded cast also features Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, and the late Asrani, adding weight to the project.
Early promos have received positive buzz, and the upcoming trailer will offer more clarity. Overall, Bhoot Bangla shows promise as Akshay’s potential comeback at the box office after eight attempts. Only time will tell if he finally breaks the streak. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share do comment below and share your thoughts.
