Akshay Kumar begins shooting for Bhoot Bhangla with Priyadarshan, which marks their reunion after 14 years. The much-awaited film is set to release in theaters on April 2, 2026, as announced by the actor in an exciting social media update.

Akshay has shared new posters of the film He wrote on Instagram, “So excited to be on set with my favorite @priyadarshan.official as we start shooting for our horror comedy #BhootBangla today. This double dose of fear and laughter will be ready for you on April 2, 2026! Until then we wish you all the best (This double dose of fear and laughter will be ready for you on April 2, 2026! Till then, I need your best wishes).”

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Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhoot Bangla is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ekta R Kapoor and Akshay Kumar’s production house, Cape of Good Films. The film is co-produced by Fara Shaikh and Vedant Bali. The story is written by Akash A Kaushik and screenplay by Rohan Shankar, Abhilash Nair and Priyadarshan. Dialogues are by Rohan Shankar.

According to reports, Vamika Gabbi has joined Akshay’s horror-comedy. The film will have three female leads and Vamika is one of them.

A report published in pinkvilla It is mentioned that Vamika’s character will add more laughs to the story and everyone is excited to have her on board. The report quoted a source close to the production as saying, “Vamika has impressed everyone with her work in the digital world, and is now looking to make it big in the theatrical medium with films like Baby John and then Bhoot Bangla. Fully ready for it.” Has signed on the dotted lines and has played a solid role in Bhoot Bangla, which will generate laughter among the cinema going audience.”

Bhoot Bangla is a horror comedy in which Akshay will play the role of a magician alongside three female leads. This film is based on black magic. It will be released in theaters on April 2, 2026.