The highly anticipated ‘Bhoot Bangla,’ led by Akshay Kumar alongside Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and others, arrives in theaters on April 10, 2026. This project reunites the iconic Priyadarshan-Akshay Kumar duo after over a decade. The film has now received CBFC certification ahead of its launch.
‘Bhoot Bangla’ UA 16 rating amid box office clash
According to News18, the horror comedy has earned a UA 16 rating from the Central Board of Film Certification. ‘Bhoot Bangla’ hits screens amid the ongoing dominance of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ at the box office, yet Akshay Kumar and the horror comedy’s cast remain unfazed.
‘Bhoot Bangla’ family appeal vs. adult action
In an IANS interview, Akshay discussed releasing ‘Bhoot Bangla’ right after ‘Dhurandhar 2’ and said, “Bhoot Bangla is meant for a broader audience, including children and families. Wo film realism par hai, wo action hai, aur wo adult film hai. Ye family film hai. Hamare liye toh bohot achchii baat hai ki saari filmein chale, industry ke liye achi baat hai.”
‘Bhoot Bangla’ praises Dhurandhar’s success
Praising ‘Dhurandhar 2,’ he said, “I am very happy that the film Dhurandhar is running so well and attracting such large audiences. This film has taken Indian cinema to a new level, which is very encouraging. Three weeks is usually sufficient, and here we are talking about 21 days… This is good for the industry and also gives you opportunities to do more interviews. If films didn’t perform, there would be no platform for such interactions.“
‘Bhoot Bangla’ teaser buzz and stellar cast
‘Bhoot Bangla’ rides high on expectations as it reunites Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar after over 15 years. Its teaser, dropped just hours ago, ignited buzz on social media, where fans raved about the nostalgic feel and sharp comic timing. The stellar cast also features Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and the late Asrani.







