New Delhi, April 17 -- Bhooth Bangla opened in cinemas on Friday with a wide release, registering a moderate start at the box office.

Bhooth Bangla has begun its theatrical run with a Day 1 net collection of Rs.6.23 crore in India, according to early estimates from its release on Friday, 17 April. The film was screened across 9,028 shows nationwide, indicating a wide release strategy aimed at maximising reach.

The Hindi-language comedy horror, directed by Priyadarshan, recorded an overall occupancy of 16.0 per cent on its opening day. While the number of shows remained high, footfall figures suggest a moderate turnout in comparison to the scale of its release.

Including previews and early screenings, Bhooth Bangla has so far collected ...