Timing it Right Producer Ekta Kapoor has explained the strategic timing behind the release of her upcoming film, Bhooth Bangla, which stars Akshay Kumar. The horror comedy, directed by Priyadarshan, is set to premiere on April 10, following the release of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2, which grossed over Rs1300 crore globally. Dhurandhar 2, the sequel to the 2024 film, became the highest-grossing Hindi-language movie in India and one of the top-grossing Indian films of all time. Kapoor emphasized that Bhooth Bangla’s release aligns with a post-exam holiday period, which she believes will attract family audiences. “By the time we release our film, Dhurandhar would have had a good run,” she said. “Our film comes out when school exams are over, and it will be a holiday period.” Kapoor highlighted the importance of offering diverse entertainment options, stating, “The idea is to bring another kind of film for audiences.” Bhooth Bangla marks a reunion between Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar after a 14-year gap. Kapoor called the duo “soulmates” and expressed excitement about their collaboration. She noted that Akshay Kumar immediately approved the project once he heard the concept, with the condition that Priyadarshan direct it. “He instantly jumped at the idea,” she said. Priyadarshan, she added, loved the script and made some changes before finalizing the project. The film features a star-studded cast including Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, and a posthumous appearance by veteran actor Asrani, who passed away in October 2025. Kapoor praised the combination of these actors under Priyadarshan’s direction, calling them “a deadly combination.” She also mentioned that if Bhooth Bangla is successful, it could evolve into a franchise, though she noted such plans are not premeditated.#dhurandhar_2 #akshay_kumar #priyadarshan #ekta_kapoor #asrani
