Sixteen years after their last collaboration, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are back together — and fans are already feeling a wave of early-2000s nostalgia.
The duo’s upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla just dropped its motion poster, and within minutes, social media began drawing comparisons to a cult classic: Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
The Motion Poster That Started It All
In the newly unveiled poster, Akshay sits regally on an ominous throne carved with demonic faces. Dressed in a dhoti, sporting sunglasses for added flair, and holding a rudraksha mala, he blends spiritual mystique with swagger.
The actor captioned the reveal with a playful tease:
“Dus ko denge das-tak, intezar karo tab tak… Let the fun begin! #BhoothBangla in cinemas on 10th April 2026.”
But fans weren’t just looking at the throne — they were looking at the vibes.
‘OG Bhool Bhulaiyaa Vibes’ Take Over Social Media
The internet quickly filled with comments like “Yeh ameeron ka Bhool Bhulaiyaa lag raha hai” and “real Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.” Others wrote that the poster felt “so 2007 coded,” while many simply celebrated the return of the Akshay–Priyadarshan combo.
For long-time Bollywood audiences, the comparison isn’t random.
Back in 2007, Bhool Bhulaiyaa — directed by Priyadarshan — became a massive hit. Made on a reported budget of ₹32 crore, the psychological horror-comedy collected over ₹82 crore worldwide and later earned cult status. Akshay’s comic timing as Dr. Aditya Shrivastava and Vidya Balan’s haunting performance were widely praised.
Though the franchise later continued with new leads, the original pairing still holds a special place for fans.
Bhooth Bangla: What We Know So Far
Bhooth Bangla is positioned as a full-fledged horror-comedy, produced by Akshay Kumar along with Ektaa Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor.
The cast includes Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rajpal Yadav — adding serious comic and dramatic weight to the ensemble. The reunion of Akshay, Priyadarshan, and Paresh Rawal alone is enough to stir excitement, considering their track record in films like Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
The film is slated for a theatrical release on April 10, 2026.
More Collaborations in the Pipeline
Interestingly, this isn’t the only reunion in motion. Priyadarshan and Akshay are also working on Haiwaan, which reportedly stars Saif Ali Khan and has already wrapped production.
And then there’s the much-awaited Hera Pheri 3, currently in development, which aims to bring back the iconic trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal. If that materialises as planned, 2026 could become a nostalgia-heavy year for Bollywood comedy lovers.
Final Words
Is Bhooth Bangla trying to recreate the magic of Bhool Bhulaiyaa? Maybe. Or maybe it’s simply leaning into a genre this duo once mastered.
Either way, the motion poster has done its job — it has people talking. If the film delivers the right balance of scares and laughs, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan might just pull off another genre-defining entertainer.
For now, fans seem ready to revisit that spooky-comic world. And if the nostalgia wave continues, this “bangla” might just turn into a blockbuster address.
