After a gap of 14 years, Bollywood’s much-loved actor-director duo Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan reunite for Bhooth Bangla, reigniting massive excitement among fans. Known for delivering some of Hindi cinema’s most iconic comedy classics, the duo returns with a horror-comedy that promises equal parts chills and laughter. Backed by Balaji Motion Pictures, the film is set to revive their signature humour, sharp comic timing, and effortless entertainment that made their earlier collaborations cult favourites.
Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi make an aerial entry
Ahead of the film’s much-anticipated release, Akshay Kumar, along with co-star Wamiqa Gabbi, visited a college campus for a high-energy promotional event that drew an overwhelming crowd of nearly 10,000 to 12,000 students. The atmosphere was electric, with deafening cheers and nonstop applause as the duo made a spectacular sky-high entry via an aerial setup—perfectly timed to the film’s peppy track “Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge”.
The event turned into a visual spectacle as Akshay and Wamiqa interacted warmly with students, amping up the excitement with their infectious energy and playful banter. The massive turnout and roaring response reflected the audience’s eagerness to witness the much-awaited reunion of the OG duo, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan, back on the big screen.
About Bhooth Bangla
If reports are to be believed, Bhooth Bangla revolves around a mysterious haunted house and the chaos surrounding it. Certain sections of the movie were shot across Rajasthan, Jaipur, and Hyderabad.
Recently, during an episode of Wheel of Fortune, Akshay Kumar revealed that Mithila Palkar won`t be seen essaying the role of a ghost, but will play his sister instead in the upcoming film.
Bhooth Bangla is presented by Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in association with Cape of Good Films. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Mithila Palakr and Rajpal Yadav. Directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, and Ektaa R Kapoor.
The film, which was previously slated to hit the theatres on May 15, 2026, has now been preponed and will arrive in the cinema halls on April 10, 2026.