Will Akshay's 'Bhoot Bangla' be Swept Away by the 'Dhurandhar 2' Storm?
Following ‘Dhurandhar 2’, Akshay Kumar is now poised to make a big splash. Akshay's film, ‘Bhoot Bangla’, is set to release on April 10th. In light of this, he addressed the question of whether or not his film would be able to hold its own against ‘Dhurandhar 2’.
Ranveer Singh's ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is creating a sensation at the box office. After a grand opening, the film is raking in earnings at a blistering pace. Dhurandhar is receiving an overwhelming response from both fans and the film industry. Amidst the Dhurandhar storm, Akshay Kumar's highly anticipated horror-comedy, Bhoot Bangla, is now scheduled for release on April 10th. In this context, Akshay Kumar has labeled Ranveer's film an "adult film."
What Did Akshay Kumar Say About ‘Dhurandhar 2’?
The question now arises: will Akshay Kumar's ‘Bhoot Bangla’ be able to stand its ground against Ranveer Singh's ‘Dhurandhar 2’? Akshay Kumar himself provided the answer to this query. In a conversation with a news agency, Akshay Kumar stated: "I am extremely happy that the film Dhurandhar is performing so well. This film has elevated Indian cinema to a new level, which is truly encouraging."
Meanwhile, addressing the release of ‘Bhoot Bangla’ amidst *Dhurandhar*'s phenomenal earnings, Akshay remarked: "Typically, a window of three weeks is sufficient, and here we are talking about 21 days. This is a positive development for the film industry. If films do not perform well, there won't even be a platform left for conversations like this."
Akshay on Comparing ‘Bhoot Bangla’ with ‘Dhurandhar 2’
Akshay Kumar was further asked whether his film was created as a response to the current wave of action-packed movies. To this, 'Khiladi Kumar' replied that his team did not chase any specific trend while making the film; instead, they focused their entire attention on the strength of the story itself.
Akshay Kumar further stated that Dhurandhar-2 is specifically aimed at an adult audience, whereas his film Bhoot Bangla has been crafted for a broader audience—one that children and families can enjoy together. Speaking further about the film, he added, "That film is based on a true story. It features action. It is an adult film. Ours, on the other hand, is a family film.
For us, it is a wonderful thing if all films do well; it is a positive development for the industry as well."
Summary
Speaking of Bhoot Bangla, the film is scheduled for release on April 10, 2026. Alongside Akshay Kumar, the film will feature a star-studded cast including Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, and Paresh Rawal.
