Akshay Kumar reunites with Priyadarshan after 14 years: Announces ‘Bhooth Bangla’ on 57th birthday

Mumbai: On his 57th birthday on Monday, Akshay Kumar revealed that he will be reuniting with director Priyadarshan after 14 years for a new horror comedy titled Bhooth Bangla.

Akshay shared the news on X, posting the film's motion poster. The poster features Akshay holding a bowl of milk with a black cat perched on his shoulder.

“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,” wrote the actor, who last worked with the filmmaker in 2010 in the film "Khatta Meetha".

Tagging it as a “dream collaboration", he added: “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!”

The film is set to be released in 2025, but details about the plot are still being kept secret.

Akshay and Priyadarshan have previously collaborated on several successful films, including Hera Pheri, De Dana Dan, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Garam Masala, and Khatta Meetha.

On September 7, Akshay, who was last seen in Khel Khel Mein, hinted at a new project and promised to reveal more on his birthday. He also shared a motion poster on Instagram featuring a menacing metal face set against red curtains.

He wrote in the caption, “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! #SpecialAnnouncement”.

In addition to Bhooth Bangla, Akshay has an impressive lineup of upcoming films, including Singham Again, Sky Force, Jolly LLB 3, Welcome To The Jungle, Shankara, and Hera Pheri 3.

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