Bhooth Bangla is a horror comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Akshay Kumar, Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor. It was theatrically released on 17 April 2026. It marks Priyadarshan’s second Hindi-language horror comedy film following Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), both of which star Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani, and Manoj Joshi.
Star Cast:
Akshay Kumar as Arjun Acharya / Madhav
Paresh Rawal as Jagdish Kewalramani
Jisshu Sengupta as Dr. Vasudev Acharya
Rajpal Yadav as Sunder
Tabu as Yashoda
Wamiqa Gabbi as Priya
Manoj Joshi as Govind Maharaj
Mithila Palkar as Meera
Asrani as Shantaram
Rajesh Sharma as Dushund Acharya
Bhavna Pani as Ragini
Zakir Hussain as Vashishtha Guruji
Perin Malde as Rahul
MOVIE REVIEW: There are films that disappoint and then there are films like Bhooth Bangla that frustrate you because you can clearly see the potential slipping through the cracks. On paper, the premise had all the ingredients of a fun horror-comedy, but what unfolds on screen feels like an outdated product repackaged for a modern audience. Bhooth Bangla had the potential to be an entertaining horror-comedy, but weak writing, outdated direction, ineffective humor, and an overstretched climax make it a forgettable experience.
The story itself isn’t the problem, it actually had promise. However, the execution lets it down badly. The screenplay does show occasional sparks, especially in the first half, where the setup and character introductions create some curiosity. But as the film progresses, particularly into the second half, the writing loses sharpness. The narrative becomes predictable, stretched, and at times, unintentionally dull. The backstory, which should have been the emotional and narrative backbone, turns out to be underwhelming.
Director Priyadarshan, known for his iconic comedy films, seems out of sync here. One of the biggest letdowns is the dialogue. In a genre that thrives on punchlines and comic timing, Bhooth Bangla fails to deliver even a single memorable one-liner. The humor feels forced, outdated, and surprisingly ineffective so much so that not a single joke lands the way it should. Even more shocking for a horror-comedy, there isn’t a single effective jump scare.
Akshay Kumar, who usually carries such films with ease, surprisingly fails to engage the audience this time. Rajpal Yadav shines in several key sequences, especially in the first half, bringing some much-needed energy. Paresh Rawal adds to the chaos with his reliable presence, while the late Asrani delivers some of the film’s few memorable moments with his comic timing. Jisshu Sengupta, Rajesh Sharma, Manoj Joshi, and Zakir Hussain perform well within the limits of the script. However, it’s disappointing to see Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, and Mithila Palkar being completely underutilized, their roles are so insignificant that one is left wondering why they were even part of the film.
Bhooth Bangla Movie Rating:
Direction 2/5
Acting 2.5/5
Dialogues 1.5/5
Story 2.5/5
Screenplay 1.5/5
Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 2 out of 5 Stars (Below Average)
