📌 Key Points
- Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan reunite for ‘Bhooth Bangla,’ a horror-comedy.
- Kumar isn’t worried about ‘Dhurandhar 2’ affecting his film’s box office performance.
- Kumar emphasizes that ‘Bhooth Bangla’ focuses on a good story, not current trends.
- ‘Dhurandhar 2’ starring Ranveer Singh, has already grossed ₹850 crore in five days.
Akshay Kumar dismisses concerns about his upcoming horror-comedy, ‘Bhooth Bangla’, being overshadowed by the spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar 2’. He asserts the film prioritizes a strong storyline over following popular trends, reuniting with director Priyadarshan.
Akshay Kumar Returns to Comedy with Priyadarshan
Akshay Kumar is returning to comedy in a big way by reuniting with Priyadarshan. Their upcoming collaboration, Bhooth Bangla, is a horror comedy reminiscent of Bhool Bhulaiyaa. But Akshay is insistent that the two films are different. The film also comes out at a time when mass actioners and spy thrillers are ruling the box office. But the veteran star is not concerned about the ongoing ‘trend’.
The actor added, “When we made this film, we didn’t look at what the current trend is; we looked at whether the story was good or not and accordingly, we made this film. We never thought about the trend.”
Bhooth Bangla’s Focus on Story, Not Trends
Dhurandhar, released in December 2025, was a massive box-office success, earning ₹ 1300 crore globally. The sequel – Dhurandhar The Revenge – arrived in theatres last week, and is already doing better than part one. Many films delayed their release to avoid clashing with Dhurandhar 2, due to its massive pre-release buzz.
Dhurandhar 2’s Massive Box Office Success
Dhurandhar The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, released in theatres on March 19. A sequel to the 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar, it has been a massive box-office success, minting ₹ 850 crore in just five days. The spy thriller has been noted for its realism, gore, and graphic violence.
Despite the success of action thrillers like ‘Dhurandhar 2’, Akshay Kumar is banking on the strength of ‘Bhooth Bangla’s’ story to resonate with audiences. He believes a good narrative transcends current cinematic trends.
