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Bhooth Bangla Poster OUT: Akshay Kumar channels spooky swag in eerie new look; See here

Akshay Kumar unveiled a striking new poster of his upcoming film Bhooth Bangla, showcasing him in a spooky, high-energy avatar seated on a throne of eerie demon faces. The horror-comedy is set to hit theatres on April 10, 2026, before streaming on Netflix.

February 24, 2026 / 12:38 IST
Akshay Kumar stars in Bhooth Bangla
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  • Akshay Kumar drops new poster for Bhooth Bangla film
  • Film reunites Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan after 14 years
  • Bhooth Bangla to release in theaters on April 10, 2026

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has l dropped a new look poster of his upcoming film, Bhooth Bangla, creating a buzz among the fans. Akshay Kumar will reunite with filmmaker Priyadarshan for the first time in 14 years.

Akshay took to his Instagram and shared the poster with the caption, “Dus ko denge das-tak, intezar karo tab tak… Let the fun begin! #BhoothBangla in cinemas on 10th April 2026.”

The Bhooth Bangla poster features shirtless Akshay Kumar in a striking, high-energy pose. He is seen seated atop an eerie throne intricately carved with menacing, toothy demon faces.

Despite the gloomy, otherworldly scene, he is decked up in several strings of Rudraksha beads (malas) and, in keeping with Priyadarshan's trademark eccentricity, sports dark shades.

Also Read: T-Series clarifies reports about Bhooth Bangla originally being Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, spokesman says: ‘We have never received any script from Mr Priyadarshan’

The film's origins in Indian mythology and black magic are emphasised by the dense background of swirling mist and gothic shadows.

The poster also featured the Netflix logo, which hinted that Bhooth Bangla will be available to watch on the streaming giant following its theatrical debut.

The latest poster came after Akshay Kumar revealed the film's release date with a humorous teaser on February 7.

Also Read: Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan reunite for Bhooth Bangla, spark buzz as duo return to horror-comedy

With plenty of comedy, wild fun, and poignant moments, Bhooth Bangla is sure to be a full-fledged entertainment experience. While Priyadarshan is anticipated to return to his signature storytelling style and Desi humour that characterised their previous blockbusters, audiences are excited to witness Akshay Kumar return to his signature comic timing.

Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, and Rajpal Yadav have significant parts in the film, which is produced under the auspices of Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films. The film also features Mithila Palkar as his sister.

The film will be backed by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, and Akshay Kumar.

After several date changes to prevent conflicts with the box office, Bhooth Bangla is set for a theatrical release on April 10, 2026.

Gayatri Rani
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Feb 24, 2026 12:38 pm

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