Akshay Kumar-Tabu’s Bhooth Bangla Release Date Changed Again; Know BIG Reason Behind Decision

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Kumar is all set to feature in the next horror comedy, Bhoothh Bangla, which is directed by Priyadarshan. Also starring Tabu as the female lead, the film was initially scheduled to be released on May 15, 2026, in theatres. However, the makers have now announced a new release date of the film. It has to be noted that Akshay Kumar and Tabu’s Bhooth Bangla has been preponed. The film will now release on April 10, 2026. Akshay himself announced the new release date on social media with a quirky motion poster. Now, all are curious to know why the makers changed the release date of the film.

Why Did Bhooth Bangla Makers Change Release Date?

Bhooth Bangla is a horror film with a touch of comedy. The film has already created a solid buzz amongst the masses. Apart from Bhooth Bangla, Ekta Kapoor-produced Vvan, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia is also releasing on May 15. Vvan is being helmed by Arunabh Kumar and Deepak Kumar Mishra. It also stars Shweta Tiwari, Sunil Grover, Anup Soni, Maniesh Paul and others in key roles.

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Notably, the Sidharth and Tamannaah-starrer Vvan is also a horror film, which is similar to the Bhooth Bangla’s genre. Just to avoid a clash with the same type of film, the makers of the Akshay Kumar starrer decided to prepone the film’s release. Now, Bhooth Bangla will release on April 10, 2026.

Challenges For Bhooth Bangla

But the story is not yet completed! Bhooth Bangla will face tough competition from Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur’s upcoming pan-India film, Dacoit, which is also releasing on April 10. Both the films are different from each other, but they will face a challenge to share the screens in theatres.

Akshay Kumar has a strong fan base in the north, but Adivi Sesh, who delivered hit films like Goodachari and Major in the past, is expected to give tough competition to the Bollywood superstar. Apart from that, Akshay Kumar and Tabu’s film also has only one week to shine since April 17 will be a big day in Indian cinema. Salman Khan’s Battle Of Galwan will release next Friday on the occasion of Eid 2026. Hence, the Priyadarshan-directed film has only one week to perform at the box office.

Akshay Kumar’s Upcoming Projects

Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla also features Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and Wamiqa Gabbi in pivotal roles. Apart from the horror comedy, Khiladi Kumar also has Golmaal 5, Welcome To The Jungle, Haiwaan and an untitled film.