Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla Set for Theatrical Release with Special Previews

Akshay Kumar's much-anticipated horror comedy, Bhooth Bangla, is set to release in theaters this Friday, April 17. With special paid previews starting the night before, fans are excited for this reunion with director Priyadarshan after 14 years. Advance ticket sales have shown promising numbers, and the film has already grossed significant revenue. However, the Central Board of Film Certification mandated several edits before granting a U/A 16+ rating. The film follows Arjun's journey as he navigates love and local superstitions in his ancestral home. Read on for more insights into ticket sales, censor cuts, and the film's plot.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 15, 2026, 09:50 IST

Bhooth Bangla's Release and Ticket Sales

Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan are reuniting for the horror comedy Bhooth Bangla, which is scheduled to hit theaters this Friday, April 17. In anticipation of its release, the film's producers have initiated ticket sales for special paid previews starting Thursday, April 16, at 9 PM. Fans have been eagerly awaiting this collaboration, marking their first project together in 14 years. Advance ticket bookings for Bhooth Bangla commenced on Tuesday, allowing audiences to secure their seats both online and offline. Early projections suggest that the film is poised for a strong opening.

Advance Ticket Sales Insights

Bhooth Bangla Advance Collection

According to reports from Sacnilk, Bhooth Bangla is gradually capturing audience interest. The recent decline in the popularity of Dhurandhar 2 has worked in favor of this Priyadarshan film. Data indicates that Bhooth Bangla has sold 8,068 tickets for its opening day, excluding the paid previews. The film has already grossed approximately Rs 13.84 lakh, and with reserved seats factored in, the total rises to Rs 38.97 lakh.

Censorship and Edits

Bhooth Bangla's Censor Cuts

Before its release, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) awarded Bhooth Bangla a U/A 16+ rating. However, the board's Examining Committee identified several issues, prompting mandatory changes. The filmmakers complied and received their certification on April 2, later opting to make further edits that reduced the film's runtime by over 10 minutes. Reports from Bollywood Hungama reveal that the CBFC objected to inappropriate language used around the 26-minute mark, requiring a replacement. Additional offensive terms were flagged and needed alteration, while a derogatory reference to women in the first half of the film was also addressed. The board instructed the filmmakers to include disclaimers for all religious and superstitious content featured in the movie.

Plot Overview of Bhooth Bangla

About Bhooth Bangla

The narrative of Bhooth Bangla centers on Arjun (played by Akshay Kumar), who travels to his ancestral home in Mangalpur. Despite warnings against staying there, he is determined to do so, hoping to marry his love interest (Wamiqa Gabbi), who is fascinated by the local customs and lifestyle. However, the curse of Vadhusur threatens their union. The film also features performances from Tabu, the late Asrani, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Mithila Palkar, and Wamiqa Gabbi.