📌 Key Points
- Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ release is postponed by a week.
- The decision is due to the phenomenal success of Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’.
- Producers aim to give ‘Dhurandhar 2’ a clear, uninterrupted window in cinemas.
- ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has collected over ₹920 crore in India and ₹1,400 crore worldwide.
The box office reign of Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has impacted other major film releases. Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ has been postponed by a week. Producers cited the need to give ‘Dhurandhar 2’ an uninterrupted theatrical run as the key reason.
Bhooth Bangla Postponed Due to Dhurandhar 2’s Success
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge is not just ruling the box office, it is now beginning to affect the release plans of other major films, too. As Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller continues its phenomenal theatrical run, the makers of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan ’s Bhooth Bangla have decided to postpone the film’s release by a week in order to give Dhurandhar 2 a “clear, uninterrupted window” in cinemas.
Film’s producer Ektaa Kapoor took to Instagram to announce the change and shared an official note. It read, “After extensive discussion and multiple requests from our distribution partners and exhibitors across key markets, we have decided to postpone the release of Bhooth Bangla by one week. We remain committed to delivering a great cinematic experience and are confident that this decision will benefit audiences and allow the film to have a powerful run in cinemas.”
The note further explained the reason behind the decision and acknowledged the extraordinary box office performance of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. It stated, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge is currently enjoying an exceptional run at the box office, which is great news for producers at large. Our exhibitors felt that giving it a clear, uninterrupted window would be in the best interest of the industry ecosystem.”
Ektaa Kapoor Announces Release Date Change
It added, “By moving Bhooth Bangla ahead by a week, we are ensuring that both films get the theatrical space, marketing focus, and audience attention they truly deserve. We believe this approach benefits everyone, the filmmakers, the exhibitors, and most importantly, the audiences, who get to experience each film without compromise. We will always prioritise the comfort of the theatre-going audience and strive to entertain them in the best way possible with our films.”
So far, in just 14 days, the film has collected over ₹ 920 crore net in India and more than ₹ 1,400 crore worldwide. Starring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt and Rakesh Bedi in key roles, the film has already surpassed the lifetime collections of several blockbusters including Jawan, Pathaan, Kalki 2898 AD, RRR, Pushpa: The Rise and KGF: Chapter 2.
Dhurandhar 2 Dominates Box Office
The film is now eyeing the lifetime numbers of Baahubali: The Conclusion and Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule.
The upcoming horror-comedy also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta and Mithila Palkar in key roles. Produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor, the film will now release in theatres on 17 April 2026, with paid previews beginning from 16 April at 9 pm onwards.
The postponement highlights the significant impact of a successful film on the release schedules of others. This strategic decision aims to benefit both films by providing ample theatrical space and audience attention, ensuring optimal success at the box office.
