Bhooth Bangla is a horror comedy film directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rajpal Yadav. The film marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan after several successful collaborations in the past. Bhooth Bangla was released in theaters on April 17, 2026.
The film collected ₹3.5 crore from paid previews before its full release. On its opening day, Bhooth Bangla collected ₹12.61 crore. The total India gross collections reached ₹18.90 crore by the end of the first day. Approximately 1.3 lakh tickets were sold on opening day.
The story involves a wedding in a village cursed by a figure named Vadhusur. Critics noted that the narrative may feel somewhat familiar—something audiences have seen in earlier horror comedies—but it leans on performances to keep things engaging.
However, some reviews criticized the core story as feeling like a recycled script from decades ago. They argue that it offers nothing fresh in the screenplay. Yet, it really comes down to how much you laugh and how scared you get.
The film’s digital rights have been acquired by Netflix. It is expected to arrive online sometime in June or early July, typically around 45 to 60 days after theatrical release.
Music for Bhooth Bangla is composed by Pritam and cinematography is done by Divakar Mani. The film was produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, and Ektaa R. Kapoor.
Details remain unconfirmed about future box office projections or additional releases related to Bhooth Bangla.
