'Bhooth Bangla': Akshay Kumar drops poster, announces teaser release date
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Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has unveiled a new poster for his upcoming horror-comedy film, Bhooth Bangla. The quirky visual features Kumar hanging upside down from a tree branch, with a spooky grin on his face. The actor also announced that the film's teaser will be released on Thursday. Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla will hit theaters on April 10, 2026.
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'Just hangin' around till the #BhoothBanglaTeaser comes out'
Sharing the poster, Kumar wrote, "Just hangin' around till the #BhoothBanglaTeaser comes out tomorrow! #BhoothBangla in cinemas on 10th April 2026." The film marks a reunion between Kumar and Priyadarshan, who have previously delivered several iconic hits. The movie also stars Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, and Mithila Palkar. It will be one of the last screen appearances of the late actor Asrani, who passed away in 2025.
Poster details
Poster analysis: Eerie yet playful visual hints at horror-comedy
The newly released poster for Bhooth Bangla shows Kumar hanging from a twisted tree branch, seemingly defying gravity. In the poster, the star is in a tourist outfit who seems to have been trapped in a jungle. His expression is peak horror-comedy genre. A majestic Gothic home with lit windows a bit far away and a conspicuous full moon create an ideal setting for a classic eerie tale.
Reunion
Kumar-Priyadarshan collaboration after 16 years
Kumar and Priyadarshan's reunion has generated a lot of excitement in the industry. After their collaboration on Khatta Meetha, the duo is returning after a 16-year hiatus. Their body of work includes classics like Hera Pheri (2000), Garam Masala (2005), and Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007). Bhooth Bangla is being marketed as a throwback to their earlier work, characterized by chaotic humor and another installment in the horror-comedy wave currently ruling Indian cinema.
Production
Production and mythological roots of 'Bhooth Bangla'
Bhooth Bangla is produced by Kumar's Cape of Good Films and Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures. The film's script reportedly draws inspiration from ancient Vedic writings, incorporating elements of Indian mythology and black magic. The movie was recently pushed to April 2026 from May to take advantage of a more opportune theatrical window.