From Bhool Bhulaiya to Go Goa Gone, watch these horror comedies before Bhoot Bangla

From Bhool Bhulaiya to Go Goa Gone, watch these horror comedies before Bhoot Bangla

• Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar reunite for 2026 film Bhooth Bangla
• List includes hits like Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Stree, and Bhoot Police
• Bollywood horror-comedies mix scares, humor, and social themes

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Bhooth BanglaBhooth Bangla is an upcoming Hindi horror-comedy directed by Priyadarshan, reuniting him with Akshay Kumar after over a decade, and is expected to release in May 2026. The film also stars Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, and Wamiqa Gabbi, and is produced by Akshay’s Cape of Good Films alongside Balaji Motion Pictures.

Bhool BhulaiyaaThis 2007 classic starring Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, directed by Priyadarshan, remains one of Bollywood’s most successful horror-comedies. It cleverly mixes psychological thrills with sharp comedy, setting the tone for many spooky-fun films that followed.

BhoothnathBhoothnath is a 2008 Indian supernatural comedy starring Amitabh Bachchan, Juhi Chawla and Aman Siddiqui, directed by Vivek Sharma. The film follows a grumpy old ghost named Kailash Nath who haunts a large bungalow until a young boy named Banku moves in with his family and befriends him, turning haunting into heartwarming comedy.

Bhoot PoliceA contemporary favourite starring Saif Ali Khan and Arjun Kapoor, Bhoot Police blends ghostly mysteries with humorous sibling rivalry and has been praised for its fun atmosphere and quirky ghosts.

RoohiStarring Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Sharma, Roohi mixes humorous elements with a possession plot that keeps things lively and unpredictable.

Go Goa GoneA cult comedy-horror hybrid with Saif Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu, this film brought zombie chaos to Bollywood with musical moments and laugh-out-loud sequences.

LaxmiiStarring Akshay Kumar, Laxmii mixes traditional haunting elements with social commentary and humour, providing an unconventional horror-comedy experience.

StreeStree (2018) is a Hindi horror-comedy directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Raj & DK and Dinesh Vijan. With sharp humour, social commentary and memorable performances by Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor and Pankaj Tripathi, Stree became a surprise hit and laid the foundation for what would evolve into the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe.

MunjyaReleased in 2024, Munjya is a supernatural horror-comedy directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced under Maddock Films. The film blends folklore, quirky humour and supernatural mayhem in a way that appeals to audiences looking for light-hearted spooks.

BhediyaA folklore-based horror-comedy starring Varun Dhawan as a werewolf-like protector inspired by Arunachal Pradesh myths; another strong entry from the Maddock universe.

Stree 2The sequel that built on the humour and supernatural charm of the original, continuing the playful ghost story with a larger canvas and bigger box office success.