Akshay to wrap up shooting for 'Bhooth Bangla' on May 15

After a hiatus of over ten years, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are collaborating once again on the horror-comedy '

Bhooth Bangla

'. The project began filming in 2024 and is now nearing completion.
Intense Shooting Schedule
According to Pinkvilla, Akshay is expected to complete filming for 'Bhooth Bangla' by May 15, following an intense shooting schedule in Hyderabad. This will conclude his 85-day commitment to the project. The film demanded more time than usual from Akshay, who has shown unwavering dedication to meeting the production deadlines.
Multiple Locations

The source also revealed that filming for 'Bhooth Bangla' took place extensively in cities such as London, Jaipur, Kochi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. This grand-scale horror-comedy draws heavily from Indian mythology. The production included a mix of indoor and outdoor scenes, aiming to deliver a fully immersive cinematic experience when it hits theatres on April 2, 2026.
Star-Studded Cast and Direction
Directed by Priyadarshan, the film boasts a cast featuring Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani, and several other actors.
Upcoming Projects and Break
After finishing the current film, Akshay will complete the remaining parts of

Welcome to the Jungle

in June. He then plans to take a year-long break with his family starting in July. The source further stated that there is still no clarity on the exact timelines of Welcome to the Jungle, but it is scheduled on paper for June. More clarity is expected by the end of May, as several permutations and combinations still need to fall into place.
New Thriller with Priyadarshan
In August, Akshay will begin working on a new thriller directed by Priyadarshan, which is currently untitled. The movie will feature a face-off between Akshay and Saif Ali Khan and is planned for release in 2026. According to sources, Akshay is collaborating with Priyadarshan on three consecutive films: 'Bhooth Bangla', this untitled thriller, and 'Hera Pheri 3'. The third instalment of the 'Hera Pheri' franchise is expected to begin shooting in 2026.
'

Housefull 5

' and '

Jolly LLB 3

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Following the success of 'Kesari 2', Akshay is gearing up for his return to theatres in 2025 with two exciting films: 'Housefull 5' and 'Jolly LLB 3'.