Bhooth Bangla (2026): film details

Bhooth Bangla is included in our 2026 film coverage. Directed by Priyadarshan, this Hindi-language film runs for 164 minutes.

The film file

Our research-based take

The Salty Score: 2/5. The jokes arrive; the film overstays.

The Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan reunion has an obvious nostalgic appeal, and some coverage finds the opening stretch lively. The larger critical picture points to a horror-comedy that loses shape and could use a sharper edit. Our score is for the scattered comic pleasure, with a warning that the 164-minute runtime asks more of the material than it gives back.

A beloved comic partnership raises expectations before the first joke. Viewers may arrive hoping the old rhythm will return simply because the names on the poster are familiar. Some reactions suggest the opening makes good on that nostalgia, but the film appears to lose control as its horror and comedy compete for space. At this length, even amusing moments need a stronger connective story. We would recommend it mainly to committed fans of the performers who are happy to take the jokes as they come. Anyone seeking a tightly built horror-comedy may find the energy flagging well before the end. Our low score is not a verdict on the talents involved. It reflects the way a film can collect recognisable ingredients without getting the mixture right. The most useful edit may have been less plot, fewer detours and more trust in the comic timing.

This is our editorial judgment from published information and critical coverage, not a first-hand screening review. Read the source coverage. We may revise the score after viewing the film.

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