The most anticipated comic duo, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan, are officially back on screens. The Bhooth Bangla teaser dropped on Thursday and fans have declared it the 'OG Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.'
After 14 years since their last collaboration, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan reunited for Bhooth Bangla. The announcement for the movie was hinted at in September 2024 by Akshay Kumar. Since then, fans have been waiting for the release to enjoy the nostalgia of the iconic comic duo.
A new motion poster was released on Wednesday that perfectly described the theme of the movie. Akshay was seen hanging upside down, smiling, highlighting the comedy theme. The background captured an eerie vibe with a massive mansion and bats flying around under a full moon.
Bhooth Bangla Teaser Released
On Thursday, the teaser for Bhooth Bangla was officially released. The 'comedy dream team' is back as the teaser features Akshay Kumar along with Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Manoj Joshi. A scene also captures the late legend Asrani, marking his final roles. The teaser also showed Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Mithila Palkar.
It opens with a spooky scene of an ancient town named Mangalpur, where people say 'no one gets married.' It follows the introduction of Rajpal Yadav and Paresh Rawal's characters, quickly catching up to the comedy side of the movie. Akshay Kumar is seen with his iconic comic dialogues and his signature laughter. Eventually, it introduces 'Vadhusur' with ghostly hands coming out of a tree with bats flying around, coming back to the horror part.
Watch The Teaser Here
Fans have been thrilled with its eccentric energy and have claimed it to be a homecoming of comedy films. The highlight of the reactions was the comparison of Bhooth Bangla's energy to the iconic Bhool Bhulaiyaa. The theme that made Bhool Bhulaiyaa a masterpiece in the horror-comedy domain is captured in the Bhooth Bangla teaser. Because of this, fans have now claimed that the movie is going to be a blockbuster.
Here's what some fans said: "Original Bhool Bhulaiya 2 Vibes ✅..???????????? Blockbuster Confirm..????????????????????" Another fan commented, "Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Priyadarshan.. Just like old days ❤❤❤"
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Bhooth Bangla Plot, Cast
Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla is set to release in theatres on April 10. The story is about Akshay Kumar's character, who comes to an ancient mansion (Bhooth Bangla) in a town named Mangalpur, where locals claim 'no one gets married.'
Initially doubtful about ghosts, Akshay Kumar and his team find themselves caught in the mansion as spooky events start to unfold. A mysterious spirit named 'Vadhusur' lives in the town. The film combines comedy and horror to deliver the story.
With Akshay Kumar as the main lead, the film features Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Manoj Joshi, and Tabu. It also features Asrani, who passed away in late 2025, marking Bhooth Bangla as one of his final movies. Newest talents like Wamiqa Gabbi and Mithila Palkar also feature in the film.
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