Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar’s anticipated return to the horror-comedy genre has encountered a scheduling shift, with his upcoming film ‘Bhooth Bangla’ now slated for theatrical release on May 15, 2026. The project marks his seventh collaboration with acclaimed director Priyadarshan, reuniting after a 15-year hiatus from their successful partnership.
The production team officially announced the revised timeline through social media channels, accompanied by promotional posters from the film. The Instagram announcement from Balaji Motion Pictures confirmed: ‘The doors open on 15th May 2026. See you in cinemas #BhoothBangla.’
Principal photography concluded in May 2025, with Kumar sharing behind-the-scenes footage from the set featuring his celebratory dance against a waterfall backdrop. The actor expressed enthusiasm about the completion, noting: ‘And that’s a wrap on #BhoothBangla! My seventh madcap adventure with the ever-inventive Priyan sir, my second outing with the unstoppable Ekta, and my first but hopefully not the last, magical journey with the ever-surprising Wamiqa.’
The ensemble cast features notable talents including Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Asrani and Wamiqa Gabbi. Production spanned multiple locations across Rajasthan, Jaipur and Hyderabad, showcasing diverse cinematic landscapes.
Produced through a collaborative effort between Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms alongside Kumar’s Cape of Good Films, the project boasts additional co-production credits to Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali. The creative team includes writer Akash A Kaushik, with screenplay development by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair and director Priyadarshan himself.