Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla has opened on a strong note at the box office, collecting approximately Rs 15.75 crore net in India on its first day. The horror-comedy, directed by Priyadarshan, marks the duo's much-anticipated reunion and has managed to pull audiences to theatres despite mixed reviews. The figure breaks down to around Rs 12.25 crore from Day 1 collections, with an additional Rs 3.50 crore coming from paid previews, taking the India net total to Rs 15.75 crore.