Akshay Kumar, born as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, has worked in more than 100 Bollywood films in his career of more than 25 years. He made his debut in 1991 film Saugandh and later proved his acting mettle with a number of successful films. He has won many awards including the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Rustom.
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's most awaited film, Bhooth Bangla hit the big screens on Friday, April 17, 2026. Know how social media users are reacting to this horror comedy.
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s Bhooth Bangla recorded a modest response in paid previews, with advance booking figures indicating a steady but not extraordinary start ahead of its release.
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan have delivered several popular films together over the years. Let's take a look at how their collaborations have performed at the box office, including overall earnings and success trends.
Akshay Kumar shared an emotional tribute to Asrani ahead of Bhooth Bangla release, calling the film a memory and salute to the late actor. The heartfelt note reflects their long association and adds emotional depth to the upcoming film.
Akshay Kumar, is currently busy promoting his upcoming film, Bhoot Bangla. Amidst the promotions, he revealed that his son was afraid of Vidya Balan for six years. Read on to find out why he said this.
Advance bookings for Bhooth Bangla opened ahead of its release, building buzz around Akshay Kumar’s horror comedy. The film releases on April 16 with paid previews.
Following several directives from the CBFC, Bhooth Bangla has received a U/A (16+) rating. Additionally, the Censor Board has instructed the film's producers to cut specific scenes of a certain duration from the movie. Read further to know its runtime.
A BTS video from Bhooth Bangla showed Akshay Kumar injuring himself while performing a real stunt on set. The clip highlighted his preference for practical action over VFX and AI, as the film’s trailer continued to trend online.
The trailer of Bhooth Bangla was released, showcasing Akshay Kumar’s return to horror-comedy with Priyadarshan after 14 years. The film promised a mix of humour, mystery and a strong ensemble cast.
Akshay Kumar is set to appear in an upcoming episode of the Colors TV show Naagin 7. The promo for the episode was shared by Ekta Kapoor on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Watch the promo here.
Bhooth Bangla’s release was postponed, with makers citing the strong box office run of Dhurandhar Part 2. The film marks Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's reunion after 14 years.
Rohit Shetty has official announced his next film Golmaal 5 on his 52nd birthday. The director began shooting for the fifth installment with the OG cast and Akshay Kumar on March 14, 2026.
From Hera Pheri to Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan have delivered several memorable comedy hits over the years. Here’s a look at five superhit films from the duo to revisit before their upcoming reunion in Bhooth Bangla.
The teaser of Bhooth Bangla was released, giving a glimpse of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s upcoming horror-comedy. The film teased spooky chaos, witty punchlines and a nostalgic comic vibe.
Akshay Kumar called out racism against people from Northeast India on Wheel of Fortune after hearing real-life experiences of discrimination. He stressed that Northeast Indians are “as much Indian as I am” and highlighted their contribution to the country.
Bollywood director Rohit Shetty was recently in the news for reports that he was casting Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn in his next film, Golmaal 5. The movie was said to be inspired by the film Do Aur Do Paanch, but Rohit Shetty has dismissed these reports as baseless rumours.