Bhooth Bangla new release date: The revised date of Akshay Kumar's horror comedy film confirmed that the movie will now be clashing with Sidharth Malhotra’s folk thriller, Vvan: Force of the Forest.

Last Updated: 02.12 PM, Jan 08, 2026
Akshay Kumar’s awaited horror comedy film Bhooth Bangla has announced a new release date, and fans will now have to wait a little longer to unravel the mystery of the eponymous villa. The revised date confirmed that the movie will now be clashing with Sidharth Malhotra’s folk thriller, Vvan: Force of the Forest. As Dhurandhar’s craze continues to grow despite a month of its release, many films have shuffled their release date to avoid clash with its upcoming sequel. Read on…
Featuring Akshay Kumar in the lead, Priyadarshan’s upcoming horror comedy film is now postponed for almost a month. Earlier slated for April 2, Bhooth Bangla is now gearing up to release on May 15, 2026. The revised theatrical release pits Bhooth Bangla against Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s Vvan: Force of the Forest, as the latter also unravels its mystery on May 15. Both the movies are among the most-awaited cinematic experiences for fans.
Confirming the new release date, the makers shared on social media, “Balaji Motion Pictures shared the news on social media, writing, "Bangle se ek khabar aayi hai! (The news has come from the mansion)" and added, "The doors open on 15th May 2026 (sic)."
Bhooth Bangla is one of the highly anticipated horror films of the year. After Bhul Bhulaiyaa, Akshay Kumar is set to feature in yet another promising horror comedy venture, and fans are totally hooked. Apart from Akshay’s signature style and humour, Bhooth Bangla also stars Tabu in a pivotal role. The movie also marks Akshay and Tabu’s reunion after a long hiatus of nearly 25 years since Hera Pheri. The late actor Asrani also plays a supporting role in the film.
Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s Vvan—Force of the Forrest is a gripping folk thriller that captivated viewers with its mystery-laden poster that showcases two glowing eyes amid a dark forest. Although the plot is kept under wraps, Vvan is set against a backdrop of a mysterious forest and unravels a tale of a warrior fighting enemy forces as nature comes to the rescue.
As Dhurandhar continues to roar, many films have cleared the path of its sequel. After Bhooth Bangla’s delay, Dhurandhar 2 will now enjoy less competition. The gripping thriller is set to release on March 19.
Q: Is Bhooth Bangla postponed?
A: Featuring Akshay Kumar in the lead, Priyadarshan’s upcoming horror comedy film is now postponed for May 15, 2026.
Q: When is Vvan releasing?
A: Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s Vvan will also release on May 15, 2026.
Q: Who are the lead actors in Bhooth Bangla?
A: Apart from Akshay’s signature style and humour, Bhooth Bangla also stars Tabu in a pivotal role.