Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan are reuniting after 16 years with the film Bhooth Bangla. The teaser, released on March 12, 2026, blends horror and comedy, featuring a story about a ghost named Vasudhar. The film stars Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Tabu, and is set for theatrical release on April 10, 2026.
The renowned Bollywood director-actor duo Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar are reuniting after a 16-year gap with Bhooth Bangla. Their last collaboration was the 2010 film Khatta Meetha. The teaser, released on March 12, 2026, depicts ghostly wedding incidents in a place called Mangalpur, where a ghost named Vasudhar abducts brides. It opens with eerie visuals of a haveli, where Asrani warns, 'Nobody gets married in Mangalpur. Vasudhar will come.' Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav's comic timing brings laughter, while ghostly activities build tension.
The film features Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, late Asrani, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jisshu Sengupta, Manoj Joshi, Mithila Palkar, and Rajesh Sharma in key roles. Asrani's appearance is posthumous; he passed away on October 20, 2025, at age 84. For Rajpal Yadav, this is his first theatrical release following the cheque bounce case controversy. Priyadarshan returns to directing after three years, his last being the 2023 Tamil film Appatha. Produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures, the film releases in theatres on April 10, 2026.
The duo has previously delivered hits like Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and De Dana Dan. The teaser evokes Bhool Bhulaiyaa vibes but with a fresh story. Akshay and Paresh reunite after the Hera Pheri 3 feud.
