Mumbai, India — April 22, 2026
The Indian box office witnessed mixed trends on Tuesday, with Bhooth Bangla showing an unexpected midweek boost, while Dhurandhar 2 continued its strong run and Dacoit saw its collections taper off.
Typically, weekday earnings drop sharply after the weekend, but Tuesday turned out to be relatively favorable for select films, particularly Bhooth Bangla.
‘Bhooth Bangla’ Day 5 Collection
The horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, recorded a noticeable uptick in earnings on its fifth day.
- Tuesday (Day 5): ₹7.65 crore
- Monday: ₹6.75 crore
- Total Collection: ₹72.40 crore
The film’s ability to grow during weekdays signals sustained audience interest, especially for its blend of comedy and horror. Industry observers believe the film is well-positioned to approach the ₹100 crore mark before the upcoming weekend.
Directed by Priyadarshan, the film also features Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Tabu, adding to its mass appeal.
‘Dacoit’ Box Office Performance
The bilingual film Dacoit, starring Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh, continues to struggle at the box office.
- Tuesday (Day 12): ₹0.47 crore
- Monday: ₹0.50 crore
- Total Collection: ₹33.03 crore
With daily earnings now dropping into the lower range, the film appears to be nearing the end of its theatrical run unless a sudden surge in occupancy occurs.
‘Dhurandhar 2’ Maintains Momentum
Meanwhile, Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, continues to perform strongly even after over a month in theaters.
- Tuesday (Day 34): ₹2.00 crore
- Monday: ₹1.62 crore
- India Total: ₹1,119.29 crore
- Worldwide Total: ₹1,810.09 crore
The film’s sustained performance highlights its strong word-of-mouth and repeat audience value, making it one of the top-grossing releases of the year.
Box Office Trend
Tuesday’s performance reflects a mixed box office landscape—
- Midweek growth for Bhooth Bangla
- Continued dominance of Dhurandhar 2
- Declining trend for Dacoit
Trade analysts note that upcoming weekend numbers will be crucial in determining whether Bhooth Bangla can enter the ₹100 crore club and how long Dhurandhar 2 can sustain its remarkable run.
