Ekta Kapoor eyes sequel of Priyadarshan-Akshay Kumar’s Bhoot Bangla: Sources
The sequel of Bhoot Bangla is already in the works as Ekta Kapoor wants to expand the film into a bigger horror-comedy franchise. After a steady performance at the box office and strong family appeal, the makers are looking at what’s next for the Akshay Kumar starrer.

Looks like scary laughs in theaters aren’t over yet. India Today Exclusively revealed that producer Ekta Kapoor is already looking for a sequel ghost bangla. She also plans to potentially turn it into a full-fledged franchise.
Directed by Akshay Kumar and Directed by Priyadarshan, ghost bangla Released on 17 April. However, it received mixed reviews from critics. horror-comedy clicked With a section of the audience who seemed to be enjoying a family film in theaters after a long time. This positive reception has encouraged the producers to consider making a sequel.
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“Seeing that love and reaction ghost bangla After hearing from the families, the makers are definitely considering the idea of taking the franchise forward. A source close to Kapoor said, “It’s an exciting space, and so the possibility of a sequel is very high. Although the project is in its early stages, given Kapoor’s interest in the horror-comedy realm, it is a world she wants to revisit with more stories.”
Horror-comedy remains one of the most reliable genres at the box office today, and Bollywood’s growing obsession with sequels further adds to its appeal. Notably, Akshay and Priyadarshan were pioneers in this genre with their film mazewhich became a franchise of its own, even though subsequent installments featured different actors.
ghost bangla performed decently On its first Monday, its four-day total in India reached Rs 64.75 crore. The film has also crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the worldwide box office. According to trade website SacnilkThe film earned Rs 2.50 crore from overseas markets on its first Monday, taking its global total to Rs 106.34 crore.
Apart from Akshay Kumar ghost bangla It also stars late actor Asrani, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi and Mithila Palkar in lead roles.