Dhumketu Box Office Collection and Budget| Dev’s Bengali Film Sets New Opening Records

Dhumketu Box Office Collection: Dev’s Bengali Blockbuster Shines with Record-Breaking Opening

Dev and Subhashree Ganguly’s much-anticipated Bengali film Dhumketu has taken the box office by storm, opening to unprecedented numbers and rewriting records in the region. Directed by Kaushik Ganguly, the film made its debut alongside heavyweights like War 2 and Coolie, but managed to grab the spotlight in Bengal.

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Opening Day Highlights

according to Sacnilk, Dhumketu grossed Rs 1.25 crore on its first day, making it the biggest opening day grosser of all time in Bengali cinema.

The movie recorded over 250 houseful shows on Day 1, with tickets selling out rapidly and enthusiastic audiences showing strong support across both urban and district theatres.

Advance bookings were robust, with about 18,000 tickets sold ahead of release, surpassing some of the year’s largest pan-India releases in the region.

The box office collection far outpaced those of competing big-budget films like War 2 in West Bengal, underlining the strong local appeal and star power of Dev and Subhashree Ganguly.

Also Read: War 2 Box Office Collection Day 2 Worldwide Total

Dhumketu Budget

The production budget for Dhumketu is ₹4 crore. This figure has been officially mentioned by the film’s team and referenced in industry coverage.

Audience and Industry Buzz

Despite controversies surrounding screen allocation and competition from blockbuster Hindi releases, Dhumketu has emerged as a crowd-puller, prompting early morning and additional shows in several cinemas. The film’s resonance with Bengali audiences, its emotional storyline, and the much-awaited on-screen reunion of Dev and Subhashree have contributed to its runaway success.

What’s Next

With its historic opening and exceptional audience response, Dhumketu is expected to continue its strong box office run in the coming days. The film’s national release is slated for August 22, 2025, which could further boost its collection and solidify its status as a regional box office sensation.

Stay tuned for more real-time updates and in-depth analysis as Dhumketu’s box office journey unfolds.

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