Akshay Kumar is reuniting with Priyadarshan for the horror comedy Bhooth Bangla, a film that's different from their previous collaboration Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
The film, which releases on April 10, comes at a time when mass actioners and spy thrillers are ruling the box office, but Akshay is not concerned about the ongoing trend.
When asked if it was a conscious decision to bring out a light-hearted movie at a time when action and violent movies are ruling the box office, Akshay responded, “There are different kinds of films (being made). Dhurandhar is a great film, I've seen it. This (Bhooth Bangla) is a different film. Dhurandhar is an adult film; this (Bhooth Bangla) is for kids and families.”
The actor added, “When we made this film, we didn't look at what the current trend is; we looked at whether the story was good or not and accordingly, we made this film. We never thought about the trend.”
Dhurandhar, released in December 2025, was a massive box-office success, earning ₹1300 crore globally. The sequel - Dhurandhar The Revenge - arrived in theatres last week, and is already doing better than part one.
Director Priyadarshan says audience can like both, and that films like Dhurandhar and Bhooth Bangla cater to different tastes.
