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Sunglasses, Rudraksha, and a Demonic Throne: Akshay Kumar's Bold Avatar in Bhooth Bangla Motion Picture Revealed;
The iconic duo that gave us cult classics like Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa is back! Akshay Kumar and legendary director Priyadarshan are reuniting after 14 years for a massive horror-comedy titled Bhooth Bangla. Produced by Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures, the film has already created a storm on social media with its latest release date announcement. The official motion picture of Bhooth Bangla, is been revealed . The visual features a shirtless, buffed-up Akshay Kumar sitting cross-legged on a throne adorned with demonic faces. Sporting dark sunglasses paired with traditional rudraksha beads and a white dhoti, the actor is seen in a state of intense, primal energy. This black magic aesthetic perfectly captures the essence of the film—a blend of high-octane horror and the chaotic comedy that Priyadarshan is famous for. Dus ko denge das-tak, intezar karo tab tak…Let the fun begin!#BhoothBangla in cinemas on 10th April 2026 👻@priyadarshandir @akshaykumar @SirPareshRawal @rajpalofficial #Tabu #WamiqaGabbi @Jisshusengupta @actormanojjoshi @mipalkar pic.twitter.com/UlV54g4Por— BalajiMotionPictures (@balajimotionpic) February 24, 2026 For the unversed, the release schedule for Bhooth Bangla has undergone a few changes over the past few months. While the film was originally planned for an April 2, 2026, arrival, the date was briefly moved to May 15. However, the makers have now finalized the theatrical release for April 10, 2026, a move aimed at capitalizing on the early summer holidays and the lucrative long weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The motion picture also serves as a reminder of the film's massive scale. Produced by Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures, Bhooth Bangla isn't just an Akshay Kumar show; it is a reunion of comedy royalty. The film stars legends Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav, reuniting with Akshay and Priyadarshan to recreate the magic of the early 2000s. Joining them is a powerhouse ensemble including Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Mithila Palkar, Manoj Joshi, Jisshu Sengupta, and Ismael Cruz Córdova. While the plot remains guarded, the essence of the motion picture confirms that this is not your typical horror film. Priyadarshan is exploring the theme of black magic and supernatural myths through a lens of dark comedy. With Akshay Kumar looking physically transformed and the production quality appearing top-notch, Bhooth Bangla is positioning itself as the definitive cinematic event of 2026.