Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla was originally Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2? Here’s what we know

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan were still working around Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, but things changed and thus, they collaborated for Bhooth Bangla, while Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise went ahead.

Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal on the sets of Bhooth Bangla

Remember a year back when Akshay Kumar’s look from Bhooth Bangla was leaked and netizens immediately thought that it was a hint at Akshay being a part of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4? Turns out, there was more to the story. Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan had worked on Bhool Bhulaiyaa and hoped to take the franchise forward together, but the timing did not work out. That is when Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise was taken ahead with Anees Bazmee and Kartik Aaryan. However, it is now revealed that Akshay and Priyadarshan were indeed working on Bhool Bhulaiyaa sequel, and that was originally the idea for Bhooth Bangla. Find Out…

Was Bhooth Bangla originally Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2?

Yes, according to a Mid-Day report, Bhooth Bangla was originally written as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. A source mentioned, “Priyadarshan had written a draft for a sequel. He was certain that if the franchise were to be taken ahead, it would be with Akshay. But things didn’t materialise then. Later, T-Series took the franchise forward with director Anees Bazmee and Kartik Aaryan. When Priyan sir and Akshay decided to reunite, he reworked that draft.” That is how Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 actually turned into Bhooth Bangla.

When is Bhooth Bangla releasing in theatres?

Bhooth Bangla has preponed its theatrical release date from May 15, 2026 to April 10, 2026. The makers confirmed the same with an AI-generated video which irked the netizens. The clip saw the infamous black cat which has been a part of the movie ever since its first announcement with Akshay Kumar on the poster.

Bhooth Bangla reunites Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan, and marks the beginning of their new era. They are now scheduled to work together on Hera Pheri 3 with Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty joining Akshay as the leading actors. They bring back the iconic trio of Raju (Akshay), Shyam (Suniel) and Baburao (Paresh Rawal).

Bhooth Bangla FAQs

Q: Is Bhooth Bangla postponed?

A: Featuring Akshay Kumar in the lead, Priyadarshan’s upcoming horror comedy film again got a new release date. Akshay Kumar confirmed on February 7, 2026, that the film will hit cinemas on April 10, 2026.

Q: Who directed Bhooth Bangla?

A: Ace filmmaker Priyadarshan directed Bhooth Bangla.

Q: Who are the lead actors in Bhooth Bangla?

A: Bhooth Bangla features Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav.

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