Filmmaker Priyadarshan says he prefers serious cinema but often ends up directing comedy films due to industry pressure.
The films Dacoit and Bhooth Bangla are set for a head-to-head release on April 10, 2026, with differing plots, shifting schedules, and industry watchers debating whether strategic timing will spark fan wars and impact box office returns.
With Bhooth Bangla gearing up for a 2026 release and Hera Pheri 3 inching closer to production, industry insiders and fans are divided over which film will truly mark Akshay Kumar’s long-awaited box office comeback.
The release of the eagerly awaited horror‑comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan, has reportedly been delayed to steer clear of the commercial impact expected from Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2, amid strategic shifts in Bollywood’s release calendar.
Actor Paresh Rawal rejected the offer of the thriller Drishyam 3, though he still described the script as “very good.”
