Bhooth Bangla New Release Date: Bhooth Bangla, Priyadarshan's eagerly anticipated horror-comedy starring Akshay Kumar, will no longer open in theaters on April 10 as originally scheduled. A recent source has verified that the movie will be formally rescheduled for April 17, 2026, despite persistent rumors. The choice is made while Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar 2 is still dominating the box office and taking up most of the screens.

Bhooth Bangla aims to bring back the charm of Bollywood's heyday of comic books in order to appeal to today's audience. Rajpal Yadav, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Paresh Rawal also appear in the movie.

Bhooth Bangla Postponed Due To Dhurandhar 2?

Bhoot Bangla will now arrive on April 17, 2026. Variety India quoted an industry source, "The producers of Bhooth Bangla realized the challenges in taking on the Ranveer Singh-starrer. And it’s a good business decision. It’s a win for the producers as well as the industry. Even ‘Toxic’ had avoided a clash with the Aditya Dhar directorial. There should be no ego involved in such decisions. Ektaa’s mom Shobha Kapoor fully supports this decision."

The trade source added, "The postponement of Bhooth Bangla was driven purely by the need for breathing space at the box office. The trailer launch of the film, initially scheduled for March 30, now stands cancelled for the time being, with new plans of unveiling it in the first week of April."

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In fact, Bhooth Bangla trailer launch, which was originally planned for March 30, has been postponed until the first week of April, according to the source. 

Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, had a strong run at the box office and took up most of the screens. The overwhelming presence of film made it difficult for even Hollywood star Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary, which was intended for IMAX, to obtain sufficient screening.

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Bhooth Bangla Teaser

Bhooth Bangla promises a delightful blend of nostalgia and new amusement with its upbeat music, captivating cinematography, clever punchlines, and the distinctive comic flavour of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan films. The golden age of horror-filled comedy may be making a spectacular comeback to the big screen, if the teaser is any indication.