Akshay KumarThe movie ‘Bhooth Bangla’ will hit the theaters today on April 17, 2026. Priyadarshanthe film is receiving a mixed but generally positive response from the audience. Those who saw the horror comedy in theaters have shared their views on social media platforms. Let’s see what the masses are saying about the movie.
Netizens review Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ on Twitter (now X)
After watching ‘Bhooth Bangla’ in theatres, netizens shared their views on the film on their respective X accounts. One person wrote, “Bhooth is a chaotic Bangla masterpiece that reminds us why the Akshay-Priyadarshan combination is legendary. The comic timing and scary elements are handled with just the right touch of thrill. Totally laugh out loud.” One comment read, “Bhooth Bangla – Ekta Kapoor daily soap jo galti se theater mein release ho gaya. Akshay Kumar had the lowest point of his career, not the story, not the acting, not the music, not the cinematography…disappointment and disappointment.” One person wrote, “The movie gives laughs and scares! It’s a perfect blend of the two. Everyone played very well.”A review by viewers of X said, “Just watched BHOOTH BANGLA…it’s a very well made entertaining film with a funny first half. And a serious story telling with a taught script in the second half…it’s shaping up to be a superhit.”One person posted: “Final verdict on Bhooth Bangla. First 40% – pure comedy. Next 10% – switches to suspense mode. 50% – 95% – feels like a very serious mode. Last 5% – back to comedy. Overall a good watch, but the casting felt off. Wamiqa Gabbi It didn’t quite suit me, it could have been a great opportunity to introduce a new face.”
More about ‘Bhooth Bangla’
Directed by Priyadarshan, the film marks the reunion of the actor-director duo after almost 16 years, rekindling the magic of their yesteryear comedy hit. The horror comedy Tabu has an ensemble cast including. Paresh RawalWamiqa Gabbi, Jisshu Sengupta, Mithila Palkar, Rajpal Yadav, Rajesh Sharma and Asrani. According to the Sacnilk report, the movie is expecting more than 12 crores at the box office on day 1.
Why is the success of ‘Bhooth Bangla’ important for Akshay Kumar?
After a series of setbacks at the box office, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ could mark a turning point for Akshay Kumar, helping him bounce back and regain his position as a bankable star.
