Akshay Kumar visits Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain with Dimple Kapadia ahead of Bhooth Bangla release: “I prayed for the entire country" Actor Akshay Kumar visited the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on April 1 along with his mother-in-law and veteran actor Dimple Kapadia. The visit comes days ahead of the release of his upcoming film Bhooth Bangla. After offering prayers at the temple, Akshay spoke about the significance of the visit and shared that he prayed not only for his family but also for the country. He said, “It was really good. . . I prayed for the entire country and my family. I prayed that may our country always excel and progress. ”#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Actor Akshay Kumar, along with his mother-in-law and veteran actor Dimple Kapadia, visited Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain and offered prayers today. pic. twitter. com/Q21mMHWmZy — ANI (@ANI) April 1, 2026 #WATCH | Ujjain, MP: After the prayers, actor Akshay Kumar says, "It was really good. . . I prayed for the entire country and my family. I prayed that may our country always excel and progress. " https://t. co/xUwoYsIfWl pic. twitter. com/rpZMgroK1E — ANI (@ANI) April 1, 2026Visit comes ahead of Bhooth Bangla release Akshay’s visit to the Mahakaleshwar Temple takes place shortly before the theatrical release of Bhooth Bangla, which marks his reunion with director Priyadarshan after several successful collaborations in the past. The film is scheduled to release on April 17 after its earlier relea... #Akshay_Kumar #Bhooth_Bangla #Akshay #Bangla #Bhooth #Dimple_Kapadia #Mahakaleshwar_Temple #Bangla_release #Actor_Akshay #Shri_Mahakaleshwar

SCOOP: Bhooth Bangla trailer expected to be unveiled on April 6; paid previews on April 16 under consideration Bollywood Hungama was among the first to inform readers that the Akshay Kumar-starrer Bhooth Bangla, scheduled to release on April 10, might be delayed and arrive in cinemas on April 17. The suspense over its release date continues, as the makers have yet to make an official announcement. Moreover, the trailer, which was initially expected on March 27 and later rescheduled for March 30, has not been unveiled yet. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that the fans will have to wait just a few more days for the trailer to be out. A source told us, “The makers now plan to release the trailer on April 6. It remains to be seen if a trailer launch event will happen, though the makers are keen to do so. ”Last week, Bollywood Hungama carried a quote from a source who said, “The teaser introduced the world of the film and the characters. The trailer will give a little more idea about the plot and, of course, the humour quotient and madness as well. ”Meanwhile, the trade and industry are buzzing with reports that Bhooth Bangla has indeed been pushed to April 17. A trade expert told us, “The promotional plans have been reworked, keeping in mind the film’s new release date. Meanwhile, talks are on with distributors and exhibitors on whether paid previews can be held on the evening of Thursday, April 16. Once it is finalized, the makers will make a grand announcement about t... #trailer #SCOOP #Bhooth_Bangla #Akshay #Bollywood_Hungama #April #Kumar-starrer_Bhooth #Akshay_Kumar-starrer #inform_readers #consideration_Bollywood

EXCLUSIVE: Bhooth Bangla expected to be approx. 2 hours 50 minutes long; among Akshay Kumar's longest films since Holiday - A Soldier Is Never Off Duty Bollywood Hungama was among the first to inform readers that the Akshay Kumar-starrer Bhooth Bangla, scheduled to release on April 10, might be delayed and arrive in cinemas on April 17. The suspense over its release date continues, as the makers have yet to make an official announcement. Moreover, the trailer, which was initially expected on March 27 and later rescheduled for March 30, has not been unveiled. This has only further fuelled speculation that the horror-comedy has indeed been pushed ahead. Meanwhile, Bollywood Hungama has now learned about the film’s run time. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Bhooth Bangla is around 2 hours and 50 minutes long. After the censor process, the run time may reduce or increase by a few minutes. The exact duration will be known closer to the release date, but as of now, it is said to be around 170 minutes. ”If Bhooth Bangla indeed ends up with a run time of 2 hours and 50 minutes, it will be among Akshay Kumar’s longest films in the last 12 years. In this period, most of his films have had shorter durations, usually under 150 minutes. The last Akshay Kumar starrer with a similar run time was Holiday – A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014), which was also 2 hours and 50 minutes long. After the A R Murugadoss-directed action entertainer, only 11 Akshay Kumar films have had run... #EXCLUSIVE #Akshay_Kumar #Bhooth_Bangla #Akshay #Bollywood_Hungama #April #minutes #Kumar-starrer_Bhooth #Akshay_Kumar-starrer #inform_readers

Karnataka: Husband slits wife's throat, drives off; onlookers record video A 28-year-old woman was brutally murdered by her husband, Akshay, who slit her throat on a road in Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, after a domestic dispute. Bystanders captured the horrific incident on video, which has since circulated on social media. The accused fled the scene, and a manhunt is underway. #Karnataka #Akshay #Kalaburagi_district #Husband_slits #onlookers_record #domestic_dispute #brutally_murdered #slits_wife #wife_throat #record_video

Akshay Kumar hangs upside down in spooky new Bhooth Bangla poster; teaser to drop on March 12 The makers of Bhooth Bangla have unveiled a brand-new poster featuring Akshay Kumar, offering fans another intriguing glimpse into the film’s quirky horror-comedy world. The poster announcement also comes with exciting news — the teaser of the film is set to be released on Thursday, March 12. Shared by Balaji Motion Pictures, the newly released visual highlights the film’s playful blend of spooky thrills and comedy. In the poster, Akshay Kumar is seen hanging upside down from a tree branch, sporting a hilariously eerie expression that mixes mischief with madness. The unusual pose instantly grabs attention and hints at the film’s unconventional narrative style. The background further enhances the spooky vibe, with a dark forest setting and bats fluttering around the actor. Despite the eerie elements, the image maintains a light-hearted tone, suggesting that Bhooth Bangla will lean heavily into comic mayhem while playing with supernatural themes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar)The film marks the much-awaited reunion of Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan, a duo known for delivering several memorable comedy hits in Hindi cinema. Over the years, the actor-director pair has collaborated on popular entertainers that continue to enjoy a loyal fan following, making their latest project one of the most anticipated comedy releases... #Akshay_Kumar #Kumar #Bhooth_Bangla #Akshay #horror-comedy_world #Kumar_hangs #intriguing_glimpse #quirky_horror-comedy #featuring_Akshay #brand-new_poster

SCOOP: Bhagam Bhag 2 shoot delayed to August 2026; Akshay Kumar set to start Golmaal 5 Akshay Kumar means man in business. After wrapping up a major schedule of director Anees Bazmee's family comedy, Akshay took a break from the shoot and is now all charged up to embark on another new journey. According to reliable sources, Akshay Kumar is all set to start shooting for Golmaal 5 from the end of March. "He has allotted 18 days for the film, and it's a start-to-finish schedule starting from the end of March," a source told Bollywood Hungama on condition of confidentiality. Earlier in the month, we exclusively reported that Bhagam Bhag had been stalled at the moment owing to a legal battle between Ekta Kapoor and director Raaj Shandilyaa. While a PR website clarified that the film is on schedule to go on floors, we have exclusive insight into the same. Reliable sources confirm that the shooting for Bhagam Bhag 2 has been delayed to August 2026. "Bhagam Bhag 2 was set to begin in March in India, but the shoot schedule got stalled due to the legal battle between Ekta Kapoor and Raaj Shaandilyaa. The actor's dates went haywire, and the next window for everyone to reunite is in August. The team is working to reschedule the shoot in the second half of the year, and hopes that all legal issues are sorted by then," a source shared with Bollywood Hungama. The source also informed that the team might shoot for a week or so in the middle if the dates align with Akshay Kumar, but al... #Ekta_Kapoor #Bhagam_Bhag #Akshay_Kumar #Bhagam #Kumar #Akshay #Bollywood_Hungama #Anees_Bazmee #start_Golmaal #Kumar_set

Bhooth Bangla promo song to be attached to Dhurandhar: The Revenge: Report A section of moviegoers is eagerly awaiting the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan in Bhooth Bangla, which is scheduled to release on April 10, 2026. While anticipation around the project continues to build, fans may soon get a glimpse into the film’s world. Industry buzz suggests that a promotional song from Bhooth Bangla could be attached to Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which is slated to hit theatres on March 19. According to a report by Mid-Day, a source said, “Akshay and Priyadarshan’s 2007 horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa benefited immensely from its title song, ‘Teri Aankhein Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, which became wildly popular. So, this time, with Pritam having composed another song that has the potential to become a chartbuster, Ektaa felt it would catch on among listeners and create buzz around Bhooth Bangla. Attaching it to Dhurandhar: The Revenge made sense as it’s among the most awaited films. ”The source further added, “The song was filmed on a grand scale with Akshay and over 100 background dancers. Given the film’s theme, a set of a spooky mansion was built. ”However, there has been no official confirmation regarding the development. Audiences will likely have to wait until Dhurandhar: The Revenge releases in cinemas to see if the promotional strategy materialises. It is also worth noting that Bhooth Bangla has seen multiple release date changes. The film was initially slated for April 3,... #Akshay_Kumar #Kumar #Dhurandhar #Bhooth_Bangla #Akshay #Bangla #Revenge #Bangla_promo #eagerly_awaiting #Bhooth

Inside Bollywood's Old-School brotherhood: Why Akshay Kumar spoke to Salman Khan before announcing Bhooth Bangla for April 10 Akshay Kumar announced April 10, 2026 as the release date of his reunion with Priyadarshan - Bhooth Bangla. Soon after the announcement, Bollywood Hungama broke the news that Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan is getting pushed from April 17, 2026 release date. This led to speculations that Battle of Galwan is averting clash with Bhooth Bangla, but the real scenario is something else. Reliable sources confirm that Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan spoke to each other before the release date shuffling happened. "Akshay and Salman are buddies and share all their decisions with each other in a very transparent manner. Their association isn't like the one among the new-age actors, where things are kept hidden. Akshay asked Salman if Galwan is coming on April 17, and Salman confirmed that things are difficult due to the pending approvals from the Ministry of Defence," a source shared with Bollywood Hungama. That's when Akshay told Salman about his plans to bring Bhooth Bangla on April 10. "It was a very healthy conversation, and there is absolutely no competition between the two of them. They both hold immense respect for each other and are rooting for their respective successes. Don't be surprised if the right script brings them together in a two-hero film," a source shared further with Bollywood Hungama. Bhooth Bangla is now scheduled to release on April 1... #release_date #Akshay_Kumar #Bhooth_Bangla #Akshay #Salman_Khan #Salman #Bollywood_Hungama #April #Khan_Battle #Kumar_announced

Akshay Kumar starrer Bhooth Bangla preponed: Priyadarshan comedy to now release on April 10, 2026 Balaji Motion Pictures has officially announced a new release date for its upcoming film Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar. The film, which was earlier scheduled to arrive in theatres on May 15, 2026, has now been preponed and will release on April 10, 2026. The shift in date places the film in an earlier theatrical window, giving it additional breathing space amid a competitive release calendar. The decision to advance the release is being viewed as a strategic move, particularly considering Akshay Kumar’s busy lineup of theatrical releases in 2026. By arriving earlier, Bhooth Bangla is expected to benefit from reduced box office congestion, allowing the film a more focused run in cinemas. Industry observers note that the move reflects a growing emphasis on spacing out major releases to maximise audience engagement and theatrical longevity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar)Since its announcement, Bhooth Bangla has generated steady interest, largely due to its genre positioning and creative team. The film marks Akshay Kumar’s collaboration with director Priyadarshan, a pairing that has previously delivered several popular comedy entertainers in the past. While details of the plot remain under wraps, the film is expected to blend the filmmaker’s trademark humour with horror elements. The ensemble cast further adds to th... #Akshay_Kumar #Kumar #Balaji_Motion #Motion_Pictures #Bhooth_Bangla #officially_announced #Kumar_starrer #starring_Akshay #starrer_Bhooth #Akshay
