Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' Release Date Shifts Amidst AI Backlash

Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy, 'Bhooth Bangla', has its theatrical release date moved up to April 10, 2026, from the previously scheduled May 15. The film, directed by Priyadarshan, reunites the actor and director after a considerable hiatus. The announcement of this earlier release was made through a social media video that employed artificial intelligence to depict a cat altering the release date on a calendar. This AI usage, however, was met with strong negative reactions from online users. Many criticized the promotional video as "trash" and questioned its quality. Furthermore, the timing of the new release date has become a point of contention. Concerns have been raised that releasing 'Bhooth Bangla' just weeks after anticipated films such as 'Dhurandhar 2' and 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' could negatively impact its box office collections. The audience is anticipating the film, which also features Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, and Rajpal Yadav.