BTS stills from sets of Bhooth Bangla ft. Priyadarshan & Akshay Kumar
Filmmaker Priyadarshan is celebrating his birthday today and, on this occasion, Akshay Kumar penned a heartfelt note for his Bhooth Bangla director. The actor-filmmaker duo who churned out hits like Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Hera Pheri and Bhagam Bhag among others is now working together on the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla.
The candid photo that Akshay shared shows the filmmaker and him laughing. He wrote, “Happy birthday, Priyan sir! What better way to celebrate than by spending the day on a haunted set, surrounded by ghosts…both real and unpaid extras? Thank you for being a mentor, and the only person who can make chaos look like a masterpiece. May your day be filled with fewer retakes. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead!”
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Balaji Motion Pictures also shared a behind-the-scenes image from the sets of Bhooth Bangla and wrote, “Happy Birthday to the legend who redefined entertainment, @priyadarshan.official!â¨ð¥ Decades of brilliance, countless iconic films, and now, another masterpiece in the making! Only he could bring together such powerhouse talents for a film like Bhooth Bangla.ð
Wishing #Asrani Sir was in this frame, but the excitement for #BhoothBangla is through the roof!
Releasing in cinemas on 2nd April 2026. “
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A few days ago, Tabu joined the cast in Jaipur for the shoot, where Akshay Kumar welcomed her with a warm hug.
Moreover, Bhooth Bangla is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated horror comedies that everyone is eagerly waiting for. The film reunites comedy icons Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav, who have previously worked with Priyadarshan in films like Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, De Dana Dan, and Khatta Meetha.
Bhooth Bangla also marks the return of another comedy legend, Asrani, collaborating with Priyadarshan after a long time. Having delivered some of the most memorable comedy films in the past, this combination of comedy icons is set to create yet another magical cinematic experience with Bhooth Bangla.
Bhooth Bangla is slated for its theatrical release on April 2, 2026.
