Akshay Kumar’s Bhoot Bangla Preponed to April 10 Theatrical Release
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar’s upcoming horror-comedy Bhoot Bangla has officially **locked a new theatrical release date of 10 April 2026, after several scheduling shifts in recent months. The announcement was confirmed by the film’s makers through a creative promotional video and Kumar’s own social media post, sending fans into a frenzy ahead of its big-screen arrival.
Originally slated for a 15 March 2026 release, Bhoot Bangla was postponed to 15 May 2026 to avoid a potential clash with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge at the box office. The latest decision to bring the date forward to 10 April is being viewed as a strategic move to give the film a clearer run in cinemas and capture audience attention ahead of the crowded summer lineup.
The new date was unveiled via a quirky teaser featuring a black cat scratching a page marked 15 May off a calendar before revealing 10 April, a clip that Kumar shared on his X account with the caption, “Bhooth Bangla ka countdown rewind! ⏪ 15 May ❌ 10 April ✅ Milte hain theatres mein 🎬.”
Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhoot Bangla reunites him with Kumar after more than a decade, rekindling one of Bollywood’s most beloved actor-director collaborations known for blending humour with genre elements. The film boasts an ensemble cast including Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and Manoj Joshi, promising a mix of spooky thrills and comedy.
Set against the eerie backdrop of a haunted mansion, the story’s tone strikes a balance between supernatural scares and light-hearted humour, a formula that has worked well in past Priyadarshan films like Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Hera Pheri. With music composed by acclaimed musician Pritam, Bhoot Bangla is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Hindi films of 2026, particularly among family audiences who enjoy genre-crossing entertainers.
Balaji Motion Pictures, in collaboration with Kumar’s own banner Cape of Good Films, has emphasized that the revised schedule aims to maximize the film’s theatrical window before the onset of other major releases later in the year. The move is also expected to help generate early word-of-mouth and momentum ahead of the traditional summer rush.
With production wrapped and promotional activities gearing up, Bhoot Bangla is now poised to make a fun and spooky impression when it hits cinemas on 10 April 2026. Fans of Kumar and Priyadarshan alike are eagerly awaiting further teasers, posters and music launches in the coming weeks.
