EXCLUSIVE: Filmmaker Priyadarsh OPENS UP on comparability between Bhoot Bangla and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, 'No, it is utterly completely different'

Priyadarshan returns with Bhoot Bangla, reuniting with the Bhool Bhulaiyaa workforce, as he reacts to comparisons between the 2 horror-comedies.

Filmmaker Priyadarshan is all set to return along with his new horror-comedy Bhoot Bangla, which is scheduled to hit theatres on April 16, 2026. The movie brings again a much-loved mixture, as he reunites with Akshay Kumar, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, and the late Asrani, the long-lasting workforce behind Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Ever for the reason that trailer dropped, followers have been fast to attract comparisons with Bhool Bhulaiyaa, which has solely added to the joy across the movie. Talking solely to BollywoodLife.com, Priyadarshan shared his ideas on these comparisons.

Priyadarshan on comparability between Bhoot Bangla and Bhool Bhulaiyaa

When requested about Bhoot Bangla being likened to the unique Bhool Bhulaiyaa, the filmmaker mentioned, “No, that is utterly completely different as a result of the one nostalgia you get is due to these actors. In any other case, that was a psychological thriller (Bhool Bhulaiyaa) and Bhoot Bangla is full fantasy, like, will it occur or not? It might occur, or it couldn’t occur. Bhoot Bangla is impressed by what now we have in our folklore, mythology and superstitions.”

He continues, “So all this stuff are there like black magic- all this stuff are part of the Indian tradition. There are specific sorts of science as nicely, like quantum physics. So they are saying like our ‘rishis’, how they received information; they used to ship their souls on a seek for information and get again. So at first of the movie, we make a theological speech that helps these sorts of issues, after which we’re making a fantasy over it. So that there’s a logic behind the movie. And I believe that is the perfect a part of Bhoot Bangla.”

With “Bhooth Bangla,” Priyadarshan, who hasn’t directed a comedy image in a very long time, is anticipated to show that he nonetheless has a magical contact. The Malayalam thriller “Corona Papers” was his final movement image.

About Bhoot Bangla

With Bhoot Bangla, Akshay Kumar will reunite with Priyadarshan. Other than Khiladi Kumar, the movie additionally options Wamiqa Gabbi as the feminine lead. Different solid embody Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Tabbu an late Asrani in essential roles. The movie is produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, and Ektaa R Kapoor. Vimal Doshi, Faara Sheikh, and Vedant Vikaas Baali are co-producers of the film.

Priyadarshan, Rohan Shankar, and Abilash Nair wrote the script for the movie, whereas Divakar Mani is the cinematographer. Aakash Kaushik is the author of the Bhooth Bangla screenplay. The music was composed by Pritam.

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