Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan reunite for 'Bhooth Bangla' after 14 years

Akshay Kumar is set to reunite with director Priyadarshan for the upcoming horror comedy 'BHOOTH BANGLA' after 14 years.

The movie is produced by Ektaa R Kapoor and is slated to release in 2025.

Akshay Kumar unveiled the first look motion poster of the film, featuring him and a black cat, in front of what seemed like a haunted mansion, as he drank milk from the bowl.

“Thank you for your love on my birthday, year after year,” he wrote in the caption of the post.

“Celebrating this year with the first look of ‘Bhooth Bangla’! I’m beyond excited to join forces with Priyadarshan again after 14 years. This dream collaboration has been a long time coming… can’t wait to share this incredible journey with you all,” Kumar added.

See the poster:

It is worth noting here that the superhit duo has previously given their fans several cult comedy flicks in the 2000s, such as ‘Hera Pheri’, ‘Garam Masala’, Bhagam Bhag’, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, ‘De Dana Dan’ and ‘Khatta Meetha’.

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Akshay Kumar is all set to entertain his fans with a lineup of exciting films over the next few years. Known as the unfiltered comedy king of Bollywood, Akshay has been a consistent performer with numerous blockbuster hits in his 37-year career.

Other than ‘Bhooth Bangla’, Kumar’s packed slate for the remaining 2024 and 2025, also includes ‘Sky Force’, ‘Singham Again’, ‘Jolly LLB 3’, ‘Welcome to The Jungle’, ‘Shankara’ and ‘Hera Pheri 3’.

Sky Force

The first film in his lineup is Sky Force, based on India's first airstrike, where Akshay stars alongside Sara Ali Khan. Set to release on October 2, 2024, it promises intense action and patriotism.

Singham Again

Kicking off the list is Singham Again, set to hit theatres on November 1, 2024. In this high-octane sequel, Akshay will return as ATS Chief Veer Sooryavanshi, joining forces with Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh. Directed by Rohit Shetty, this film continues the action-packed saga of the Singham franchise.

Welcome To The Jungle

Welcome To The Jungle, the third film in the Welcome series, will hit theatres on December 20, 2024, featuring an ensemble cast with big names like Sanjay Dutt, Disha Patani, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Suniel Shetty, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, Johnny Lever, and Rajpal Yadav.

Jolly LLB 3

In 2025, Akshay Kumar will return to the courtroom in Jolly LLB 3. Reprising his role from the previous films, Akshay will once again bring his comic timing to the legal drama. This film is set to release on April 10, 2025, and will feature Arshad Warsi alongside Akshay in a new legal battle.

Housefull 5

Another comedy from Akshay Kumar, Housefull 5, is set to hit theatres on June 6, 2025. This fifth installment of the Housefull franchise will bring back Akshay and Riteish Deshmukh for more laughter and fun.

Hera Pheri 3

Finally, Akshay Kumar is anticipated to make a grand return in Hera Pheri 3. The film, which will see him reuniting with Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, is one of the most awaited sequels. Although the release date is yet to be announced, fans are eagerly anticipating this comedic return of Raju, Ghanshyam, and Babu Bhaiya.

Shankara

Additionally, Akshay will star in Shankara, a biopic about C. Shankaran Nair’s legal fight against the British Empire following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. This film will see Akshay playing the role of a lawyer and is expected to be a significant addition to his filmography.