New Delhi, April 14: Amitabh Bachchan has packed a punch with his new film “Bhoothnath Returns”, that not only opened to a positive response from each the critics and audiences, however the comedy has also proved  to be commercially viable. it’s earned  over Rs.18 crore in its opening weekend at the domestic box workplace.

Also leading kid actor Parth Bhalerao, who was called the film’s hero by big B, “Bhoothnath Returns” carries a social message interspersed with dollops of entertainment.

“‘Bhoothnath Returns’ (has collected) Rs.18.02 crore nett. India business. glorious growth over the weekend,” trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted Monday.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the second of instalment of 2008 film “Bhootnath” hit the screens April 11 and critics appreciated the film saying that the film is an “ennobling voyage into Indian elections”, “utterly entertaining” and “it’s entertainment Bachchan style!”

Even cinegoers had positive words for the film.

“‘Bhoothnath Returns’ should be telecast nationwide to the plenty. Such a bright created movie, with a profound message and fittingly released around election time,” aforesaid one amongst the moviegoers.

Former VJ Maria Goretti also watched the film and was stunned to visualize the turnout.

“The theatres are full of families and excited faces of youngsters, waiting to watch their favorite ‘Bhoothnath Returns’,” she posted on Twitter.