Mumbai, Jan. 8 -- Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's much-awaited return to the horror-comedy genre has suffered a slight delay, with the release of his upcoming film 'Bhooth Bangla' pushed to May 2026.

The film, which was originally set to hit theatres in April this year, has been rescheduled to May 15, 2026.

The makers confirmed the news on social media, along with posters from the film.

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"Bangle se ek khabar aayi hai! The doors open on 15th May 2026. See you in cinemas #BhoothBangla," the post's caption read.

Directed by Priyadarshan, 'Bhooth Bangla' marks the filmmaker's reunion with Akshay Kumar on the big screen after 15 years. The film's shooting wrapped in May last year, with the actor conf...