Overview
- Akshay Kumar posted an Instagram clip for Priyadarshan’s 69th birthday, riding a toy horse before introducing Vidya Balan, who appeared in a Manjulika-like avatar to wish him and plug Bhooth Bangla.
- Priyadarshan turned 69 on January 30, with the lighthearted video quickly circulating across entertainment outlets.
- Coverage reiterates Bhooth Bangla’s ensemble led by Akshay Kumar with Vidya Balan, Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav and others under Priyadarshan’s direction.
- The film is produced by Balaji Telefilms with Cape of Good Films, co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali, with story by Akash A Kaushik and screenplay by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair and Priyadarshan.
- Outlets report differing theatrical dates for Bhooth Bangla, with May 15, 2026 cited by Hindustan Times and Bollywood Hungama, and April 2, 2026 reported by Telangana Today.