Akshay Kumar and Tabu’s highly anticipated horror comedy Bhooth Bangla has officially received a new release date. The film, directed by Priyadarshan, will now hit theatres on May 15, 2026, instead of its previously announced April 2 date.
Balaji Motion Pictures announced the revised schedule on social media with the message, “Bangle se ek khabar aayi hai! The doors open on 15th May 2026.”
The film has been postponed by over a month from its original release date.
Akshay Kumar and Tabu Reunite After 25 Years
Bhooth Bangla marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Tabu after a gap of 25 years. The actors previously collaborated on popular films including Hera Pheri and Tu Chor Main Sipahi. Their reunion under Priyadarshan’s direction has generated significant interest among audiences, given their successful past collaborations and the current popularity of the horror-comedy genre.
The production team recently shared behind-the-scenes images from the Jaipur shooting schedule, showing Akshay Kumar welcoming Tabu on set. The post highlighted their reunion, stating that some collaborations become more iconic with time.
Tribute to Late Actor Asrani
The film features late actor Asrani in a significant role. In an interview with India Today, director Priyadarshan reflected on working with Asrani during his final days. “He was in my last two films, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and ‘Haiwaan’. He is playing a very big role in both films,” Priyadarshan shared, noting that these became Asrani’s last film projects, shot over six months.
Production Details
Bhooth Bangla is produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, in collaboration with Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films. Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali serve as co-producers.
The film’s creative team includes:
- Story by Akash A Kaushik
- Screenplay by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan
- Dialogues by Rohan Shankar
Box Office Positioning
With its May 15, 2026 release date now confirmed, Bhooth Bangla is positioned as one of the most anticipated Bollywood releases of 2026. The film joins the growing list of successful horror-comedy productions in Indian cinema, a genre that has gained considerable traction with audiences in recent years.
The combination of Akshay Kumar’s star power, Tabu’s acting prowess, and Priyadarshan’s directorial expertise in comedy films has created substantial buzz around the project since its announcement.
