Akshay Kumar returns with Bhooth Bangla, promising fun for Families

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has addressed questions about releasing his upcoming film Bhooth Bangla while Ranveer Singh’s spy action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to dominate theatres worldwide. Akshay emphasized that his film offers a completely different experience and was not created to follow box office trends. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 has become one of the most successful and celebrated films of 2026, featuring Ranveer Singh as the lead in an intense espionage narrative. The film, released globally on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and E

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has addressed questions about releasing his upcoming film Bhooth Bangla while Ranveer Singh’s spy action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to dominate theatres worldwide. Akshay emphasized that his film offers a completely different experience and was not created to follow box office trends. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 has become one of the most successful and celebrated films of 2026, featuring Ranveer Singh as the lead in an intense espionage narrative. The film, released globally on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid, follows the story of Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who becomes Hamza Ali Mazari while operating deep inside Pakistan. Despite the hype surrounding Dhurandhar, Akshay remains confident in his horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, which reunites him with director Priyadarshan after 14 years. Speaking in a recent interview, Akshay said: "Dhurandhar is a great film, I’ve seen it. But this (Bhooth Bangla) is different. Dhurandhar is an adult film; Bhooth Bangla is for kids and families. When we made this film, we didn’t follow trends—we focused on a good story." Priyadarshan added that the film provides a refreshing alternative to high-intensity dramas: "Films like Dhurandhar and Border 2 are doing extremely well. Taking a break to watch something different is always appreciated. Bhooth Bangla is fun, entertaining, and offers a lighter experience." The film also stars Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, and Wamiqa Gabbi. Akshay highlighted his commitment to family-friendly entertainment, saying parents can safely bring their children to the theatre because the film avoids vulgarity and double meanings. Bhooth Bangla is scheduled for release in theatres on April 10, 2026, promising to provide audiences with wholesome comedy amid the high-octane action dominating screens. Meanwhile, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, combines high-stakes action, music by Shashwat Sachdev, and multi-language releases in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, cementing its place as a 2026 blockbuster. This juxtaposition highlights Bollywood’s versatility in 2026, offering both adrenaline-filled thrillers and family-friendly entertainment to audiences worldwide.