The wait is finally over! The trailer for Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar, has been released today, April 6, 2026. The highly anticipated horror-comedy delivers a full-pack entertainer in its 3-minute trailer.
After multiple sneak peeks and a teaser, the full-length trailer for Bhooth Bangla has finally been released. The movie marks the reunion of the iconic comic duo of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan after 14 long years.
The two are known for their collaborations in movies like Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and De Dana Dan. Hence, their return for Bhooth Bangla has sent the OG fans into nostalgia.
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The trailer opens with the mention of Vadhusur, the spooky supernatural threat of the movie. It reads, "Vadhusur gaya nahi hai, aur shakti shaali ho gaya hai (Vadhusur didn't go away; it has grown more powerful)." The opening scenes highlight that someone is attempting to revive Vadhusur.
Soon after this, the trailer sets into a comic theme with the entry of Akshay Kumar as Arjun. Moreover, it also features the late veteran actor Asrani, who passed away in 2025.
Watch the trailer here:
However, after he starts living in the 'Bhooth Bangla', Arjun finds himself trapped in chaotic and supernatural events. The locals are also terrified of Vadhusur, who is rumored to have become more powerful. They also try to warn Arjun about it.
The atmosphere of the palace is spooky, with strange things happening like pianos playing by themselves at midnight and hearing people's screams.
Eventually, the trailer also introduces the comedy dream team of Rajpal Yadav and Paresh Rawal with Akshay Kumar. Wamiqa Gabbi also features as Akshay Kumar's love interest in the movie.
With Asrani's dialogue of, "No one gets married in Manglapur. Vadhusur will come," the theme of the trailer quickly catches on to the horror part with glimpses of Vadhusur. A hand is seen coming out of a tree with several bats flying around in the eerie background.
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Another important character shown is Tabu's. With only a few scenes, Tabu's character shows depth, adding to the intensity of the story.
As Arjun is skeptical of supernatural events and does not want to leave the 'Bhooth Bangla', he has to confront the horror-stricken reality he has been trapped in. As he tries to uncover the truth behind the massive mansion, the trailer showcases a rollercoaster of emotions with laughs, jump scares, and thrills.
Bhooth Bangla was initially scheduled to release on April 10, 2026. However, with the massive and unstoppable success of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, the makers announced a delay in the release. Now, Bhooth Bangla is set to release on April 16, 2026, starting with the paid reviews.
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