Bhooth Bangla, which marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan after 14 years, is heading for its theatrical release this week, on April 17. Among the highly anticipated films of 2026, the horror-comedy also stars Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jisshu Sengupta, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, and others. While the movie holds a crucial parameter for Akshay, who’s been awaiting a major hit for some time, the same applies to Priyadarshan, who is trying to revive his signature genre of comedy. A recent report revealed Akshay Kumar’s salary for Bhooth Bangla. It revealed that he even took a pay cut for the movie.