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Bhooth Bangla

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Bhooth Bangla is a horror-comedy based on Indian mythology and black magic, with inspiration drawn from ancient texts such as the Vedas and the Mahabharata.

Critics Reviews

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express 1d
1.5/5
Part of the sharpness in the original Bhool Bhulaiyaa came from its modern take on superstition which kept women bound; here it feels like a tired trope which goes nowhere. Go to Full Review
Anupama Chopra The Hollywood Reporter India 2d
Toward the end of Bhooth Bangla, a weeping Mithila Palkar asks, yeh kya ho raha hai yahan. Which was my sentiment exactly! Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix 12h
Bhooth Bangla lacks imagination in recycling the same old tired horror comedy concept of a bachelor stuck in a haunted mansion, as family secrets are revealed. The movie's slapstick scenarios are mindless and cliché, while the acting is uninspired. Go to Full Review
Devesh Sharma Filmfare 1d
3/5
Akshay Kumar remains impressively fit and energetic but the casting stretches plausibility. Go to Full Review
Sreeju Sudhakaran Rediff.com 1d
1/5
Bhooth Bangla feels like a rejected draft from that universe and that's saying something. There is even a point where you can easily imagine Mere Dholna fitting into the film better than the song that is actually there. Go to Full Review
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Tashi 20h Great comedy in first half, the second half mostly horror. Good movie great acting See more Abhishek 1d Funny 1st half. Good family entertainment. See more Joe B 1d Only a few lol moments, a lot of slapstick humor done so often by AK. Story is too long. See more Mohammad 2d Its a good one-time watch, nice comedy movie. See more Harish N @harish_napa 1d The reunion of the legendary director and star is a mediocre 6/10 that relies on the vintage charm of its leading men. It is a visually eerie production that successfully blends slapstick humor with a dark supernatural mystery, proving the duo still knows how to deliver a good one time watch. Akshay Kumar is in top form, bringing back the high energy comic timing fans have missed. The real strength of the film lies in the comedy ensemble, with Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav delivering several laugh out loud moments. However, the talented female cast is largely underutilized. The writing suffers from an uneven pace, shifting from classic gags to serious folklore about a bride stealing demon. While the spooky atmosphere is high quality, the runtime feels bloated. The highlight is the interval twist that provides a genuine jolt. It is a solid entertainer that works best as a nostalgic theatrical experience. See more Manan J @RT64452712 2d Horror that doesn’t fully scare. Comedy that mostly saves it. Bhoot Bangla knows exactly what it wants to be—entertaining first, scary later. And honestly, it leans more into laughs than fear. The film doesn’t try too hard to terrify you, which works in its favor… most of the time. The humor lands better than expected, with enough quirky moments to keep things engaging. The setting has potential, and when the film taps into its spooky side, you can see glimpses of something stronger underneath. But it never fully commits. The scares feel safe, and the story plays it a bit too predictable at times. It’s fun—but not unforgettable. Final Verdict: Not scary enough to haunt you, but entertaining enough to pass the time. Cinema wins. Mediocrity loses. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Bhooth Bangla is a horror-comedy based on Indian mythology and black magic, with inspiration drawn from ancient texts such as the Vedas and the Mahabharata.
Director
Priyadarsan
Producer
Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Akshay Kumar
Screenwriter
Abilash Nair, Rohan Shankar, Aakash Kaushik, Priyadarsan, Abilash Nair, Rohan Shankar
Distributor
FunAsia Films Distribution
Production Co
Balaji Motion Pictures, Cape Of Good Films
Genre
Drama, Horror, Comedy
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 16, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 53m