Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla Blinks First — Release Pushed to April 17 as Ranveer Singh’s Juggernaut Refuses to Stop

Even Akshay Kumar is stepping aside. That's the most telling sign yet of just how unstoppable Dhurandhar: The Revenge has become at the Indian box office. The makers of the…

By Reetam Bodhak

March 29, 2026

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Even Akshay Kumar is stepping aside. That’s the most telling sign yet of just how unstoppable Dhurandhar: The Revenge has become at the Indian box office.

The makers of the highly anticipated horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla have officially decided to postpone the film’s release from April 10 to April 17, 2026, to avoid a direct confrontation with Ranveer Singh’s record-breaking Dhurandhar: The Revenge. UrbanAsian This is a film that was already moved once before — and now it has blinked again.

Bhooth Bangla Release Shift — Key Details

Detail	Info
Original Release Date	April 2, 2026 (shifted earlier to April 10)
New Release Date	April 17, 2026
Reason for Delay	Dhurandhar: The Revenge’s screen dominance
Director	Priyadarshan
Lead Cast	Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Wamiqa Gabbi
Producers	Akshay Kumar, Ektaa Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor
Trailer Launch (Revised)	First week of April 2026 (was March 30)
Dhurandhar Day 9 India Nett	₹715.72 crore
Dhurandhar Worldwide (Day 6)	₹940+ crore

Why Is Bhooth Bangla Running Scared?

The numbers explain everything. Dhurandhar: The Revenge has already grossed ₹940 crore worldwide in just six days since its March 19 release, and major multiplex chains and single screens have committed to massive showcasing well into its fourth week — leaving virtually no breathing room for new arrivals.

As per reports, the decision was fully supported by producer Shobha Kapoor, with sources noting: “The producers of Bhooth Bangla realized the challenges in taking on the Ranveer Singh-starrer. It’s a good business decision — a win for the producers as well as the industry. Even Toxic had avoided a clash with the Aditya Dhar directorial. There should be no ego involved in such decisions.”

A Reunion Worth Protecting

Bhooth Bangla marks the long-awaited reunion of Akshay Kumar and legendary director Priyadarshan after 14 years — the duo behind cult classics like Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa. With that kind of legacy at stake, it made complete business sense to give the film its best possible chance at the box office. UrbanAsian

Bhooth Bangla had already gone through multiple date changes — first announced for April 2, then pushed to May 15, then brought back to April 10. This latest shift to April 17 marks yet another chapter in one of Bollywood’s most travelled release journeys. Heavy

For the latest Bollywood box office updates, release date news and collection milestones, stay ahead with TechnoSports’ Bollywood section. Also read our full Dhurandhar: The Revenge box office day-by-day collection tracker.

FAQs

Q: Why has Bhooth Bangla been postponed to April 17?

The makers postponed it from April 10 to April 17 to avoid clashing with Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which is dominating screens and has already crossed ₹940 crore worldwide in just six days of release.

Q: Who is in the cast of Bhooth Bangla and who is directing it?

Bhooth Bangla is directed by Priyadarshan and stars Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Wamiqa Gabbi — marking Priyadarshan and Akshay’s reunion after 14 years.