'Bhooth Bangla' trailer reaction: Fans spot 'Hera Pheri' references, hail Akshay Kumar's laugh riot as 'OG Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'

The trailer for 'Bhooth Bangla' has finally dropped, leaving audiences excited. Akshay Kumar is reuniting with director Priyadarshan after many years for this horror-comedy. The video blends spooky moments with classic situational humour, reminding fans of the duo’s popular films from the 2000s. Early reactions suggest the film could be a fun entertainer.About 'Bhooth Bangla' trailerThe trailer is unveiled with the caption, "Welcome to Bhooth Bangla. Yahan na toh log normal hain... Aur upar se Bangla bhi paranormal hai. Enter at your own risk." It follows Arjun Acharya (Akshay Kumar), who returns from London and arrives in the town of Mangalpur for his sister’s wedding. He soon finds himself surrounded by terrified locals, strange ghostly events, and plenty of chaos. The trailer has received a lot of love online. One user wrote, "Akshay Kumar Be like:- Kartik tu to Gaya bete." Another commented, "The OG Comedy Real Akki is back." Several fans pointed out the nostalgic feel. One wrote, "Hera pheri scene and paresh Rawal is also in same attire of Babu Bhaiya." Many called it “Dar aur hasi ka perfect combo.” Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are teaming up again after a long gap. Their earlier collaborations delivered some of Bollywood’s most loved comedies. The trailer suggests they are bringing back that signature style of situational humour mixed with light horror elements. Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav are also part of the cast and it is all exciting for the fans.Tabu appears in a surprise element in the trailer. Her looks and presence hint at a character that mixes humour with mystery. Wamiqa Gabbi also features in a key role.'Bhooth Bangla' is a fantasy horror-comedy directed by Priyadarshan. It is produced by Akshay Kumar, Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor.The film is scheduled to release in theatres on 17 April 2026. The trailer has built decent curiosity by promising both scares and laughs in equal measure. 'Bhooth Bangla'’s trailer has brought back memories of the golden era of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan comedies and the excitement levels are high for all the right reasons.