Film maker Priyadarshan he’s setting the record straight. As anticipation builds for the release of ‘Bhooth Bangla’ in April 2026, the director has addressed the inevitable comparisons with his 2007 cult classic, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’.In a candid clarification, he emphasized while both films are appearing Akshay Kumar and mixing “horror and humor,” the similarities end there.
Priyadarshan asks not to compare “Bhooth Bangla” with “Bhool Bhulaiyaa”.
In an interview with Pinkvilla, Priyadarshan stated that “Bhooth Bangla” and “Bhool Bhulaiyaa” have completely different stories. He stated, “The biggest problem is expectations. I don’t want (them); it’s something I really hate.”The filmmaker said that each film is different, and that his next film cannot be compared. Elaborating on his stance, Priyadarshan shared, “Basically because ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ is a psychological thriller, but ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is a fantasy.”
What’s more, the filmmaker clarified: “But it’s based on fantasy, okay, we have a lot of superstitions in our country… A lot of people believe in ghosts, and they do a lot of rituals.”The director added that both films are full of horror and humor; however, the narrative approach and themes differ in each film.
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Which aspect of ‘Bhooth Bangla’ excites you the most?
Talking about the song ‘Ram Ji Aakar Bhala Karenge’, which fans stated gave a similar vibe to the title track ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ Priyadarshan stated that the similarity was intentional. He clarified that the similarity was limited to some horror elements. The filmmaker once again stated that the two projects are different.
Priyadarshan clarifies that ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is not related to ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’
In the same interview, Priyadarshan cleared the rumors linking ‘Bhooth Bangla’ with ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaan 2’. He said, “I don’t want to take any credit. This has nothing to do with ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’.”He added that the upcoming horror film has no narrative connection Kartik Aarya protagonist
More about ‘Bhooth Bangla’
Directed by Priyadarshan, the film stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jisshu Sengupta, Manoj Joshi, Mithila Palkar, Asrani and Rajesh Sharma. The film will be released in theaters on April 10, 2026.
