, April 18 -- Bhooth Bangla has opened on a solid note, marking a strong comeback at the box office for Akshay Kumar. After a preview release earlier in the week, the film saw a sharp rise in earnings on Friday.

The horror-comedy collected Rs.12.15 crore from over 12,000 shows, a significant 250% jump from its preview earnings of Rs.3.50 crore on April 16. With this boost, its total gross collection in India has reached Rs.18.90 crore, while the net domestic figure stands at Rs.15.75 crore. Worldwide, the film has earned Rs.23.90 crore so far.

Despite the upward trend, the opening performance presents a mixed picture compared to Akshay Kumar's recent films. Jolly LLB 3 opened slightly higher at Rs.12.5 crore, while Housefull 5 debuted s...