The makers of the upcoming film ‘Bhooth Bangla’ have finalized its release date, with the movie set to hit theatres on May 15, 2026.
Director-Actor Reunion
This film marks a significant reunion between the king of horror comedies, director Priyadarshan, and actor Akshay Kumar, who have not collaborated for 14 years. With their combined expertise in horror and comedy, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is expected to bring back the cinematic magic that audiences have been longing for.
Social Media Buzz
On Wednesday, the team shared the film’s poster on social media, captioning it: “Bangle se ek khabar aayi hai! The doors open on 15th May 2026. See you in cinemas #BhoothBangla.”
Impressive Cast and Locations
The film features an ensemble cast, including Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Asrani, and Wamiqa Gabbi. A portion of the filming took place in Rajasthan, Jaipur, and Hyderabad, which enhances the visual appeal of the narrative.
Plot Overview
The storyline reportedly revolves around a mysterious haunted house and the chaos it brings. ‘Bhooth Bangla’ aims to revive the classic slapstick-meets-horror tone associated with Priyadarshan’s iconic films.
A Unique Blend of Humor and Horror
With an increasing audience interest in horror-comedies, the film seeks to balance light horror elements with accessible humor, deliberately avoiding overt scares. Positioned as a commercial entertainer, it relies on old-school comic timing rather than delving into genre experimentation.
Production Team
Directed by Priyadarshan, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, and Akshay Kumar’s production house, Cape of Good Films. Co-producers include Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali, with the story penned by Akash A Kaushik. The screenplay has been crafted by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan, while the dialogues are also by Rohan Shankar. The film is produced under Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms banner.