Akshay Kumar 2025 is making a strong comeback to the theaters after a full year. Whether it was ‘Sky Force’ or ‘Jolly LLB 3’, he entertained his audience well. Now, he is back with the horror comedy ‘Bhoot Bangla’, which will begin its paid previews today, April 16. The film officially opens on Friday, April 17, and the collection is initially seen as a positive sign for the box office after a quiet run since December 2025.
Plot of ‘Bhooth Bangla’
The story is set in an old and creepy house known as “Bhoot Bangla”, on the edge of a small town, where people have always believed that strange and scary things happen. The house has a bad reputation: locals speak of strange noises, ghost-like shadows, and strange events that follow anyone who stays there.
What can fans expect from ‘Bhooth Bangla’?
Fans can expect Bhoot Bangla to be a simple horror comedy entertainer where a haunted mansion becomes the backdrop for laughter, scares and family chaos. There are scary scenes and some jump scare moments, but the film keeps things light and fun, with Akshay Kumar juggling horror and comedy in a typical Priyadarshan style setup. Along with Akshay, actors like Tabu, Paresh Rawal and others add humor and drama as the story slowly unfolds a mix of supernatural atmosphere and a human-driven twist, making it a fun, masala watch rather than a serious horror film.
‘Bhooth Bangla’ technical details
According to Sacnilk, the film has earned 15.82 lakhs in India so far by selling 8,757 tickets. Madhya Pradesh contributed the highest amount of 2.79 lakh. Although the numbers are still in the lakhs, the trade expects the film to recover its costs before the full theater, based on Akshay Kumar and Akshay Kumar’s successful track record in the past. Priyadarshan. Reports suggest that ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is trending better than Akshay’s last release, ‘Jolly LLB 3’. The courtroom drama, he is also the protagonist Arshad Warsireleased last year and collected over 3.23 crores from advance bookings, eventually opening at 12.50 crores.
