Change in the release of Bhoot Bangla, now the horror-comedy will be on 17th April, not 10th. Know the real reason for postponement of the date.

News India Live, Digital Desk: There is a ‘sour-sweet’ news for the fans of Akshay Kumar. The most awaited film ‘Bhoot Bangla’ directed by Priyadarshan will no longer be released on its previously scheduled date of 10 April 2026. After the latest reports and huge demand from fans, the makers have postponed the release of the film by a week. Now this film will hit the theaters on 17 April 2026. Why was the release date postponed? (The Strategy) Two main reasons are being given behind this change: ‘Toofan’ of Dhurandhar 2: Ranveer Singh’s film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is making historic earnings at the box office. The makers want to give their film a little more time (Breathing Space) to save it from this ‘storm’. Fans’ request: Akshay’s fans wanted the film to be released on April 17 so that they can get the benefit of the long weekend and can enjoy the film without any hurry. As always, ‘Khiladi’ Kumar has given importance to the views of his fans. Akshay-Priyadarshan together after 16 years and ‘Tabu’ after 26 years. Iconic pair: Akshay and Priyadarshan last worked together in 2010 in ‘Khatta Meetha’. Now his return after 16 years has raised expectations like ‘Bhool Bhulaiya’. Tabu’s entry: After ‘Hera Pheri’ (2000), Akshay Kumar and Tabu will share the screen together after almost 26 years, which is no less than a treat for cinema lovers. Asrani’s last film: Veteran actor Asrani died in October last year (2025). ‘Bhoot Bangla’ will be one of his last on-screen appearances, in which he will be seen showing his excellent comic timing with Akshay. Akshay Kumar’s ‘dreaded’ attitude will be seen in ‘Haivaan’. During the promotion of ‘Bhoot Bangla’, Akshay and Priyadarshan have also revealed their next film ‘Haivaan’: Akshay will become a villain: In this film, Akshay Kumar will not be seen in the role of a hero, but in the role of a dreaded villain (Negative Role). Saif Ali Khan Clash: After 17 years, Akshay and Saif will face each other in ‘Haivaan’. Saif is playing the challenging role of a blind man in this. This film can be released in August 2026. Other big upcoming films (Pipeline) Akshay has a big lineup for 2026 and 2027: Welcome to the Jungle: Multi-Starrer Comedy. Hera Pheri 3: The wait for the return of Raju, Shyam and Baburao is about to end.