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Akshay Kumar confirms Gorkha shelved ahead of Bhooth Bangla release; says “film is not being made” In a candid interaction with fans ahead of the release of Bhooth Bangla, Akshay Kumar has put an end to long-standing speculation surrounding his ambitious war drama Gorkha. The actor confirmed that the film, which was announced with much fanfare in 2021, is no longer in the pipeline. During a recent live chat session that was held this week, Akshay responded to a fan query about the project, stating, “Nahi Gorkha movie nahi ban rahi hai – kisine abhi poocha hai (No… Gorkha movie is not being made – someone had asked about the film). ” His straightforward response has now clarified the status of the much-discussed biopic, which had been stalled for several years. The development comes after earlier updates from filmmaker Aanand L. Rai, who had addressed rumours surrounding the film back in 2023. At the time, Rai had denied reports that Akshay Kumar had walked out of the project but acknowledged that it had been put on hold due to certain challenges. He had said, “Yes, it is true. We are not making this film for now. There are technical issues. There are factual clarifications that need to be made. ”  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollywood Hungama🎥 (@realbollywoodhungama)Gorkha was originally announced in October 2021 as a collaboration between Aanand L. Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions and Cape of Good Films. The film was set to be directed by... #Akshay_Kumar #Bhooth_Bangla #Bangla #Bhooth #Bangla_release #shelved_ahead #confirms_Gorkha #Gorkha_shelved #drama_Gorkha #candid_interaction

Several single-screen cinemas yet to open bookings for Bhooth Bangla from April 17 due to show-sharing dispute with Dhurandhar The Revenge The horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla was scheduled for release on April 10, but it was pushed by a week after it failed to secure the desired number of shows amid the Dhurandhar The Revenge wave. The makers, as well as the industry at large, hoped that with Bhooth Bangla releasing on April 17, there would be no issues with regard to showcasing. However, that’s not the case. Less than 24 hours remains for the release and yet, most of the single screens are yet to commence bookings. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Jio Studios has requested that Dhurandhar The Revenge be allotted 50% showcasing in single screens. Their argument is that the film continues to perform well and still has a lot of gas left in the tank. The fact that it collected Rs. 6. 50 crores on Tuesday has further strengthened their case for retaining shows. On the other hand, Bhooth Bangla’s distribution team has requested full showcasing. They believe that Dhurandhar The Revenge has already enjoyed a dream run for four weeks and that it is now time for their film to get its fair share of shows. Moreover, they have cited ticket sales for the paid previews and the overall advance booking trends to argue that Bhooth Bangla, too, has the potential to succeed, as there is clearly demand for it. ”Bhooth Bangla will have paid previews from tonight, Thursday, April 16. ... #Dhurandhar #Bhooth_Bangla #April #Bangla #Bhooth #horror-comedy_Bhooth #Revenge_wave #single-screen_cinemas #show-sharing_dispute #desired_number

Bhooth Bangla gets UA 16+ rating, runtime reduced to 164 minutes after revisions The makers of Bhooth Bangla have finalised the film’s runtime at 164 minutes and 52 seconds after fresh voluntary edits were accepted by the Central Board of Film Certification on April 11. The horror comedy has been certified UA 16+ ahead of its theatrical rollout in India. Earlier, the censor certificate issued on April 2 listed the film’s duration as 174 minutes and 57 seconds. Following additional revisions by the team, the runtime was reduced by 10 minutes and 5 seconds. The updated duration now stands at 2 hours, 44 minutes and 52 seconds. As part of the latest changes, the makers trimmed as many as 63 scenes. While several cuts involved only a few seconds, the longest removal lasted 72 seconds from a sequence in the song ‘O Sundari. ’ Another 27 seconds were removed from the song ‘O Re O Sawariya. ’During the initial certification process, the Examining Committee had also suggested a few modifications. An obscene word at the 26th minute was replaced, while another set of objectionable words around the one hour mark was asked to be changed. Towards the end of the film, an obscene word appearing in the subtitle was removed. A denigrating reference to women in the first half was replaced, and the makers were instructed to include disclaimers relating to religious and superstitious references in the narrative. After these changes were implemented, the film received its censor certificat... #Bhooth_Bangla #film #Bangla #minutes #Central #Board #Bhooth #Central_Board #fresh_voluntary #voluntary_edits

EXCLUSIVE: CBFC replaces obscene words in Bhooth Bangla; makers voluntarily bring down the film's length by 10 minutes post-certification Dhurandhar The Revenge is having a splendid run at the box office and now all eyes are on the next promising biggie, Bhooth Bangla. The film is set for release on April 17, with paid previews on April 16. The makers completed the censor process well in advance. In this article, we’ll focus on the cut list for the horror comedy. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) awarded a U/A 16+ rating to Bhooth Bangla. However, the Examining Committee asked for a few changes. An obscene word was replaced at the 26th minute. Another set of obscene words was also asked to be replaced around an hour into the film. Towards the end, an obscene word in the subtitle was asked to be removed. A denigrating reference to women in the first half was asked to be replaced. Finally, the makers were asked to include disclaimers for the religious and superstitious references in the film. Once these changes were made, the makers of Bhooth Bangla were handed over the censor certificate on April 2. The length of the film, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 174. 57 minutes. In other words, Bhooth Bangla is 2 hours, 54 minutes and 57 seconds long. Incidentally, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to inform readers that the Akshay Kumar-starrer is expected to have a runtime of around 170 minutes. Meanwhile, a few days ago, the team of Bhooth Bangl... #box_office #Bhooth_Bangla #film #Bangla #CBFC_replaces #Bhooth #post-certification_Dhurandhar #promising_biggie #voluntarily_bring #splendid_run

Bhooth Bangla trailer sneak peek: The return of Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan and the comedy OGs promises loads of entertainment; Tabu emerges as the surprise package Last night, Bollywood Hungama got a sneak peek of the trailer of the much-awaited film of the month, Bhooth Bangla, more than 12 hours before its launch today (April 6). The film has already created a buzz due to its horror-comedy genre, casting and more, and the trailer is expected to further enhance the hype around it. The trailer is around 2 minutes and 58 seconds long and offers a better idea of the premise. The focus, of course, is on the humour quotient. As expected, Akshay Kumar steals the show. There’s no one like him when it comes to comedy, and he proves it yet again. He is ably supported by a stellar cast comprising Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal and the late Asrani. Just seeing all of them together, that too in a Priyadarshan film, is sure to make fans nostalgic and excited. To add to the nostalgia, the makers have used two famous dialogues from Priyadarshan’s memorable comedies of the past, which are sure to be lapped up. Wamiqa Gabbi and Mithila Palkar get limited screen time, but it’s clear that they, too, have a significant part to play in the narrative. However, the surprise element of the trailer is Tabu. She seems to be the surprise package, and the makers have smartly kept her character under wraps. In fact, it’s evident that a major chunk of the plot, especially the horror element, has no... #Akshay_Kumar #Bhooth_Bangla #Bollywood_Hungama #Bangla #sneak_peek #Bangla_trailer #trailer_sneak #launch_today #OGs_promises #promises_loads

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

EXCLUSIVE: Bhooth Bangla team contemplates postponing release from April 10 to April 17 due to Dhurandhar The Revenge wave Dhurandhar The Revenge is doing record business and the way it has held strongly on Monday proves that the film will not lose its hold even in the weekdays. As a result, the team of Bhooth Bangla have begun contemplating whether they should bring the horror comedy on April 10 or whether it should be postponed by a week. ”“A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The way Dhurandhar The Revenge is performing, it is clear that the craze is not going to die down anytime soon. Bhooth Bangla also looks like an exciting film. But since Dhurandhar 2 is doing historic business, there’s a strong possibility that it could perform exceptionally well even in its fourth week, which coincides with the release of Bhooth Bangla. Meanwhile, there’s no Hindi film currently scheduled for release on April 17. ”The source added, “At the same time, Dhurandhar The Revenge would have exhausted most of its business by the end of four weeks. Hence, it could also work in Bhooth Bangla’s favour to arrive on April 10, by when most people would have already seen the Ranveer Singh-starrer. Therefore, lead actor and producer Akshay Kumar and producer Ekta Kapoor are closely analyzing the situation and will take a call within the next 24 hours. ”The source continued, “If Bhooth Bangla arrives on April 10, the makers plan to release the much-awaited theatrical trailer on Friday, March 27. ... #Dhurandhar #Bhooth_Bangla #April #Bangla #Revenge #Bhooth #Monday_proves #Revenge_wave #wave_Dhurandhar #contemplates_postponing

Assets of Bhooth Bangla, Raja Shivaji, Cocktail 2 attached with Dhurandhar: The Revenge The advance booking of Dhurandhar: The Revenge is off to a flying start, as expected, even though the release is 12 days away. Moviegoers who’ll venture to see the film will be treated to the assets of three upcoming films. According to reports in Pinkvilla, the trailer of Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, Tabu, and Wamiqa Gabbi, has been attached to the prints of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The horror comedy marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan. Produced by Ekta Kapoor, the song ‘Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge’ was unveiled on February 26 and received a great response. According to recent developments, two more promos will be showcased with Dhurandhar: The Revenge – Raja Shivaji and Cocktail 2. Raja Shivaji is a historical film directed by Riteish Deshmukh and which features him in the lead role of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The other actors in the film are Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Amole Gupte and others. Salman Khan also features in the film in a cameo. It is all set to release in cinemas on May 1, on the occasion of Maharashtra Day. Cocktail 2 is produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films. While the first part starred Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone and launched Diana Penty, the second part features Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna. Both parts... #flying_start #Akshay_Kumar #Dhurandhar #Bhooth_Bangla #Wamiqa_Gabbi #Bangla #Revenge #advance_booking #Raja_Shivaji #Shivaji

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

Bhooth Bangla has no connection with Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise, clarifies T-Series T-Series has reacted strongly to online speculation claiming that Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film Bhooth Bangla has been developed using a storyline connected to Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Putting an end to the rumours, the production house has clarified that the two projects have no link whatsoever. The statement comes after reports suggested that the script of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 was allegedly reworked and used for Bhooth Bangla. However, T-Series has firmly denied any such development. Shiv Chanana, co-producer at T-Series, addressed the chatter and said the claims are baseless. “We have also come across some articles, but the fact is we have never received any script from Mr Priyadarshan or his team for making a Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise,” he said. Chanana also emphasised that the franchise is entirely controlled and developed by the studio itself. “It is our franchise. If anything has to be developed, it will be developed by us and under our supervision, which is exactly how Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 were made. I don’t understand where these stories are coming from—this was never the case,” he added. Reports further quoted industry insiders claiming that T-Series considers the Bhool Bhulaiyaa brand a major asset, and any attempt to draw indirect association with it could invite legal consequences. With the clarification now out, the studio has urged audiences to rely only on offic... #Akshay_Kumar #Bhooth_Bangla #Bhool_Bhulaiyaa #Bhulaiyaa #Bhool #film_Bhooth #Bangla #reacted_strongly #online_speculation #upcoming_film