Bhooth Bangla: Budget, Day 1 Box Office Prediction and Star Cast Fees Revealed

Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’, directed by Priyadarshan, releases April 17. Here’s a look at its budget, opening day box office prediction, and the earnings needed for it to be declared a hit.

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Author : Nancy Tiwari

Published : Apr 15 2026, 02:12 PM IST

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What is the budget of 'Bhooth Bangla'?

According to a recent report from koimoi.com, the makers have spent around ₹120 crore to produce 'Bhooth Bangla'. Almost half of this amount has gone towards the star cast's fees. The film's producers are Ekta Kapoor, her mother Shobha Kapoor, and Akshay Kumar himself.

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How much is Akshay Kumar's fee for 'Bhooth Bangla'?

The same report states that Akshay Kumar received a fee of ₹50 crore for 'Bhooth Bangla'. This is 28.5% less than what he charged for his previous film, 'Jolly LLB 3', for which he reportedly got ₹70 crore.

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What about the fees of the rest of the 'Bhooth Bangla' cast?

Besides Akshay Kumar, no other star in 'Bhooth Bangla' has even touched the ₹5 crore mark for their fee. Reports suggest Wamiqa Gabbi was paid ₹3 crore, Tabu got ₹2.5 crore, and Paresh Rawal received ₹2 crore. Rajpal Yadav and Jisshu Sengupta were paid ₹1-1.5 crore and ₹1 crore, respectively.

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How much can 'Bhooth Bangla' earn on its first day?

Reports suggest that 'Bhooth Bangla' could collect around ₹15 crore on its first day. It is also being claimed that this could become director Priyadarshan's biggest opening Bollywood film ever. Currently, his top 5 biggest openers are:

Khatta Meetha: ₹7 crore

De Dana Dan: ₹6.13 crore

Bhool Bhulaiyaa: ₹3.8 crore

Billu: ₹3.78 crore

Bhagam Bhag: ₹3.43 crore

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How many crores does 'Bhooth Bangla' need to earn to be a hit?

For 'Bhooth Bangla' to be considered a hit, its lifetime collection needs to be between ₹180 crore and ₹240 crore. Now, we'll have to wait and see how the film actually performs at the box office after its release.

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Nancy Tiwari

Nancy Tiwari is a content writer specializing in entertainment and lifestyle. She creates engaging and informative content, with a focus on delivering creative and well-researched articles in her areas of expertise.