# Akshay Kumar's *Bhooth Bangla* Gets a Spooky Early Release – But Fans Are Furious Over AI Teaser! Imagine the king of comedy horrors, Akshay Kumar, teaming up with Priyadarshan after 14 years for a haunted house romp – only for the big announcement to spark online outrage. That's exactly what happened when Akshay dropped the news that *Bhooth Bangla* is now hitting theaters on **April 10, 2026**, a full month ahead of its original May 15 slot.[1][2][3]
This Priyadarshan-directed gem reunites Akshay with comedy legends like **Paresh Rawal**, **Rajpal Yadav**, **Tabu** (after 25 years!), and rising star **Wamiqa Gabbi**.[3][4][6] Produced by Akshay, Ektaa R Kapoor, and Shobha Kapoor under Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films, the film promises chaos in a mysterious haunted house laced with Indian mythology, black magic, and Vedic references.[3][5] Shot in Rajasthan, Jaipur, and Hyderabad, it's a nod to their past hits like *Hera Pheri*, *Bhool Bhulaiyaa*, *Garam Masala*, and *Khatta Meetha*.[1][4] Akshay hyped it on Instagram with a quirky teaser: "Bhooth Bangla ka countdown rewind! 15 May (X) 10 April (check). Milte hain theatres mein." The makers say the prepone avoids box-office clashes in Akshay's jammed 2026 slate – think *Welcome to the Jungle*, *Hera Pheri 3*, and *Haiwaan* – giving fans more time to savor each flick.[5] But not everyone's thrilled. Netizens slammed the **AI-generated announcement video** as gimmicky and lazy, with many calling the new date a "bad decision." Why? It lands just 3-4 weeks after heavy-hitters like *Dhurandhar 2* (Ranveer Singh) and *Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups* (Yash), potentially tanking *Bhooth Bangla*'s collections amid strong competition.[2] Ektaa Kapoor chimed in excitedly on X: "Nagin ke baad 'bhoot' ……. Bangla apna darwaza jaldi kholega !!!" – but the backlash drowned her out.[5] Is this a smart strategic shift or a recipe for box-office blues? Akshay's horror-comedy track record has us hooked either way – expect the unexpected! What do **you** think? Is the AI teaser a miss, or will *Bhooth Bangla* haunt the charts anyway? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with fellow Akshay fans, and let's get the debate rolling! 🚀
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumars-bhooth-bangla-preponed-the-priyadarshan-directorial-set-to-release-on-this-date/articleshow/128042597.cms
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-drops-the-bhooth-bangla-preponed-announcement-video-netizens-call-it-a-bad-decision-and-slam-the-use-of-ai/articleshow/128065437.cms
3.https://www.pinkvilla.com/cinema/bhooth-bangla-new-release-date-akshay-kumar-starrer-prepones-premiere-to-april-10-2026-1400547
4.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/akshay-kumars-horror-comedy-bhooth-bangla-to-now-release-in-theatres-on-april-10-10965430
5.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-release-date-changed-again-akshay-kumar-horror-comedy-to-hit-theatres-earlier-now-tabu-priyadarshan-101770470368194.html
6.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhooth_Bangla
7.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge9ky8nCbkg
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