Birthday boy Akshay Kumar drops FIRST LOOK of Bhooth Bangla; says 'beyond excited' on reuniting with Priyadarshan after 14 years
Akshay Kumar came up with a special surprise for his fans on the occasion of his birthday today, September 9, 2024, as he announced his film Bhooth Bangla with Priyadarshan.
Today, September 9, 2024, marks the 57th birthday of Akshay Kumar. On this special occasion, he gave a treat to his fans with a new film announcement. Akshay dropped the first look of Bhooth Bangla, which will be directed by Priyadarshan. The actor also expressed his excitement at reuniting with the director after 14 years.
Today, Akshay Kumar took to Instagram and shared an intriguing first look from his upcoming movie Bhooth Bangla. The video starts with a glimpse of the moon and a black cat’s tail. Then, it shows Akshay, dressed in a blue suit with a red tie and pocket square, standing in front of a haunted house. He has a quirky expression on his face as he licks milk from a bowl while the black cat sits on his shoulders.
The title of the movie is revealed as Bhooth Bangla, written in golden and red letters. Directed by Priyadarshan, it has been announced that the film will hit cinemas in 2025. The background music with the eerie laughter will also grab your attention.
Have a look at the official announcement here!
In the caption, Akshay extended his gratitude to fans for the birthday love. He said, “Thank you for your love on my birthday, year after year!”
Coming to the announcement, Akshay expressed his feelings about collaborating with Priyadarshan again. He stated, “Celebrating this year with the first look of ‘Bhooth Bangla’! I’m beyond excited to join forces with Priyadarshan again after 14 years. This dream collaboration has been a long time coming… can’t wait to share this incredible journey with you all.”
Akshay promised that a lot more was in store, saying, “Stay tuned for the magic! #BhoothBangla @priyadarshan.official @shobha9168 @ektarkapoor @f.a.a.r.a @vbfilmwala #CapeOfGoodFilms @balajimotionpictures.”
Fans couldn’t keep calm over Akshay Kumar’s new film announcement. They flooded the comments section with their excitement about the return of the actor-director duo and also shared their heartfelt wishes for the birthday boy. One person said, “The magical duo is back, collaborating after 14 years for the 7th time. Ak X Priyadarshan #happybirthdayakshaykumar.”
A user wrote, “Happy Birthday Akshay Sir Can't Wait To Watch #BhoothBangla,” while another stated, “Comedy action king. Love you guRu and horror.” A comment read, “Can't wait 2025,” while one exclaimed, “Legendary Reunion.” Many others conveyed their enthusiasm with red hearts and fire emojis.
Earlier, on September 7, the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Akshay teased his followers about the official announcement. He shared a video featuring a metal evil face with red eyes, hinting at the horror-comedy genre of the film. Akshay’s caption stated, “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.”
Bhooth Bangla is presented by Balaji Telefilms Ltd. in association with Cape of Good Films. The film is produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, and Ektaa R. Kapoor. It is co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Vikaas Bali.
Meanwhile, Akshay was last seen in the comedy drama Khel Khel Mein and in a cameo appearance in Stree 2. He has various projects, such as Singham Again, Sky Force, Jolly LLB 3, Welcome To The Jungle, and more, in his pipeline.