Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are not waiting until opening day to remind audiences why their pairing still clicks. With Bhooth Bangla locked for an April 10, 2026 theatrical release, the film’s makers are now pushing a decidedly old-school move, taking the music straight to cinema halls first, the way event films used to.
The latest chatter in trade circles is that a promotional song from Bhooth Bangla may be attached to the theatrical run of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, setting up a high-decibel teaser for viewers who show up for one of March’s biggest tickets.
The Latest Update: A Theatrical Promo Song Plan Is In Play
A report claims a promo track from Bhooth Bangla is being lined up to play in theatres alongside Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which is slated to release on March 19, 2026. The reasoning, per the same report, is simple: if the music lands, the recall lands.
A source was quoted as saying, “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 quote also points to scale. The source 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.”
As of now, there is no official confirmation from the makers that the promo will indeed be attached. That means the real tell will likely come only when Dhurandhar: The Revenge begins screening in cinemas.
Bhooth Bangla has also had a busy calendar in recent months, shifting dates before ultimately settling on April 10, 2026, a window that positions it as a major summer draw for comedy horror fans.
Akshay Kumar’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Akshay Kumar’s most recent theatrical releases include Sky Force (2025), followed by Khel Khel Mein (2024) and Sarfira (2024). In the same period, he also headlined Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024).
On the OTT front, Akshay’s notable direct-to-digital release includes Cuttputlli (2022), which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar.
Looking ahead, Bhooth Bangla (2026) is shaping up as a high-visibility reunion with Priyadarshan, backed by Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films, with Pritam handling the music.
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