Akshay Kumar drops First Look of ‘Bhooth Bangla’ on his 57th Birthday

On the occasion of his 57th birthday, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar delighted fans with an exciting surprise—the first look of his upcoming horror-comedy film, Bhooth Bangla. The poster has already gone viral, sparking reactions across social media. While the plot details are still under wraps, this announcement has set high expectations.

Akshay's Special Birthday Gift to Fans

Taking to Instagram, Akshay shared the first look poster, where he can be seen sipping milk with a mysterious black cat perched on his shoulder. Alongside the poster, Akshay wrote, "Thank you for your love on my birthday, year after year! Celebrating this year with the first look of ‘Bhooth Bangla’! I’m beyond excited to join forces with Priyadarshan again after 14 years. This dream collaboration has been a long time coming… can’t wait to share this incredible journey with you all. Stay tuned for the magic!”

Fans' Reactions

As soon as Akshay dropped the poster, fans poured in their excitement. One fan commented, “The magical duo is back collaborating after 14 years for the 7th time—Ak X Priyadarshan!”

Another called it a “Legendary reunion.”

Many also extended birthday wishes to the actor.

Hints and Speculations Ahead of the Big Reveal

Ahead of this reveal, Akshay posted a cryptic video on Instagram, hinting at something special coming on his birthday. His caption read, “Ganpati Bappa Morya! What could be better than a day like today to hint at something special coming your way. The reveal is set for my birthday. Stay tuned!” Fans speculated this would be the announcement of his much-talked-about horror-comedy with filmmaker Priyadarshan.

Priyadarshan-Akshay Kumar Reunion After 14 Years

Bhooth Bangla marks the seventh collaboration between Akshay and Priyadarshan, their first project together in 14 years since Khatta Meetha (2010). The film is expected to feature elements of black magic and supernatural comedy, a genre both the director and actor are well-known for.

About Bhooth Bangla

Although not much has been disclosed about the film, reports suggest Akshay will share the screen with three leading actresses, with rumours pointing to Kiara Advani, Keerthy Suresh, and Alia Bhatt. The motion poster of the film is expected to be unveiled soon, and filming is set to kick off later this year.

Most of the shoot will take place across various locations, including Hyderabad, a forest in Kerala, Sri Lanka, and Gujarat, continuing into the first half of 2025.