Priyadarshan says ‘nothing to do’ with Bhooth Bangla being preponed: Some big films were releasing

Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar’s re-collaboration film Bhooth Bangla’s sudden release date change had left many confused, but fans were just as excited to hear that the movie and their collaboration would be out earlier than expected. However, not many know that Priyadarshan did not even take the call for the release date change. He confirmed the same during his recent interview. Here’s everything the director said…

Priyadarshan shares he had nothing to do with Bhooth Bangla being preponed

Despite being the director of Bhooth Bangla, Priyadarshan did not take the call to prepone the release of the film. He did not object to it either, stating that the call was from the film’s makers to avoid a clash with ‘big films.’ The original date of May 15 saw a clash with Ekta Kapoor’s other film, Vvan featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, along with Ayushmann Khurrana’s Pati Patni Aur Woh Do.

“We were originally planning to release it in May, but the makers said that some big films were releasing at that time. Then suddenly, I got a call from Ektaa asking if we could release it earlier. I said okay because once I am done with the film, I don’t get involved in those matters,” Priyadarshan shared with E Times.

Interestingly, the new date announced would have seen an indirect clash with Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan. The Apoorva Lakhia directorial was initially slated for release on April 17, 2026. It is now reportedly postponed for August 14 release (after Salman’s chat with Akshay Kumar about their films facing a possible Box Office clash).

Speaking about it, the filmmaker added, “I have no idea why that was done. It was entirely the decision of the makers (Akshay Kumar, Ektaa Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor). As far as I’m concerned, the film is ready.”

Bhooth Bangla is now scheduled for theatrical release on April 10, 2026.

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.