Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla Officially Postponed; Makers Confirm New Release Date

Mumbai, January 7 - Akshay Kumar's much-anticipated horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla has been officially postponed, with the makers now locking a new theatrical release date of May 15, 2026. The movie was earlier scheduled to hit the big screens on April 2nd.

While the reason behind the postponement is not revealed officially, it is said that in anticipation of the Dhurandhar 2 wave, the makers have decided to push the release date back to avoid coming in the way of Ranveer Singh-starrer, which is slated to release on March 19. Also, there are reports that Bhooth Bangla needs more time for post-production work, especially VFX.

Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla marks his reunion with Akshay Kumar after several years, raising expectations among fans of their earlier collaborations. The poster showcases Akshay in a traditional avatar, holding a lantern inside a haunted mansion setup, strongly hinting at a blend of desi horror elements and slapstick comedy, a genre Priyadarshan is known to excel in.

The film is produced by Balaji Telefilms Ltd in association with Cape of Good Films, with Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R. Kapoor, and Akshay Kumar backing the project. The scale and visual tone suggest a big-budget entertainer aimed at family audiences.

Bangle se ek khabar aayi hai! 🔔
The doors open on 15th May 2026 🚪👻
See you in cinemas 🎥#BhoothBangla@priyadarshandir @akshaykumar

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