'Bhooth Bangla': Akshay-Priyadarshan's horror-comedy locks release date
What's the story
Akshay Kumar has started shooting for his upcoming film, Bhooth Bangla. The project brings him back together with ace director Priyadarshan after a gap of 14 years. In a recent social media post, the actor shared new posters of the film and revealed his excitement for the project. He also announced that the horror-comedy will be released on April 2, 2026.
Twitter Post
Check out the poster here
Beyond excited to be on set with my favourite @priyadarshandir as we begin the shoot of our horror comedy #BhoothBangla today. Yeh darr aur hasi ka double dose aapke liye ready hoga 2nd April, 2026 ko! Tab tak ke liye aapke best wishes chahiye 🙏 pic.twitter.com/j5vyWI2VG2
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 10, 2024
Production details
'Bhooth Bangla' is a joint venture by Kapoor and Kumar
The upcoming film is being produced by Ektaa R Kapoor under the Balaji Telefilms Ltd banner, and Kumar through his Cape of Good Films. Although the full cast has not been disclosed yet, reports suggest that actor Wamiqa Gabbi has joined the horror-comedy. The film will feature three lead female actors, with Gabbi being one of them. Kumar will reportedly play a magician and the story will revolve around black magic.
Character insight
Gabbi's role in 'Bhooth Bangla' is expected to add humor
A Pinkvilla report earlier emphasized Gabbi's character will add a lot of humor to Bhooth Bangla. "Wamiqa has impressed everyone with her work in the digital world, and is now all set to make it big in the theatrical medium with films like Baby John, followed by Bhooth Bangla," a source close to the production said. "She has signed the dotted lines and has a solid role in Bhooth Bangla, which will evoke laughter among the cinema-going audience."