New Delhi: Bhooth Bangla, featuring Akshay Kumar, has collected Rs 21.60 crore gross at the domestic box office on the first day of its release.
The film is directed by Priyadarshan and released in theatres Friday, and also features Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal and Tabu in pivotal roles. It is presented by Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in association with Cape of Good Films, and is produced by Kumar along with Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor.
Gabbi shared the box office numbers with a post on her Instagram handle Saturday. “The box office collections are just as crazy as the laughs inside the Bangla. #BhoothBangla In Cinemas Now, book your tickets: Link in bio,” read the caption.
#1 Family Entertainer Of this Season! Rs 21. 60 crore GBOC INDIA. In Cinemas Now,” read the text over the poster.
The film also reunites Kumar with the filmmaker after 15 years.
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The duo have previously collaborated on hit comedies such as Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Bhagam Bhag, with their last outing being Khatta Meetha in 2010.
Kumar is also set to feature in Priyadarshan’s upcoming film Haiwaan, which also features Saif Ali Khan.
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