The upcoming horror comedy Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, is gearing up for its theatrical release on April 17. Ahead of the release, the film will hold paid preview screenings beginning April 16 at 9 pm.
According to early trade estimates, the film has already generated around Rs 13.84 crore through advance bookings and preview sales. Reports suggest the film could open between Rs 12 crore and Rs 16 crore, with approximately Rs 2-3 crore expected to come from the paid previews alone.
Amid the growing buzz around the film, fans are also curious about how much the cast members have been paid for their roles.
As per a source-based report by NDTV, Akshay Kumar is earning significantly more than his co-stars. The actor reportedly charges 95 per cent more than Rajpal Yadav and nearly 1700 per cent more than Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi.
The 58-year-old star is said to have taken a fee of Rs 18 crore for the film. In addition to his acting fee, he is also a co-producer and reportedly holds 70 per cent of the film’s profit share, while producer Ektaa Kapoor holds the remaining 30 per cent stake.
Among the other cast members, Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi are each reportedly charged Rs 1 crore for their roles. Reports suggest that Paresh Rawal received Rs 2 crore while Rajpal Yadav took home Rs 75-80 lakh.
The film marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan after 14 years. The duo last collaborated on the 2010 comedy Khatta Meetha. This will be their seventh project together.
Made on an estimated budget of Rs 120 crore, Bhooth Bangla has undergone multiple release date changes. It was initially slated for April 2, 2026, later moved to May 15, and then rescheduled again before settling on the April 17 theatrical release.
The shift in release date was reportedly made to avoid a box-office clash with Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhurandhar 2.
The film is presented by Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Cape of Good Films and is produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, and Ektaa Kapoor.
