Jisshu Sengupta joins Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan's 'Bhooth Bangla'
What's the story
The much-awaited horror-comedy flick Bhooth Bangla, helmed by Priyadarshan, has gotten a new addition in acclaimed actor Jisshu Sengupta.
Balaji Telefilms made the announcement on Saturday on Sengupta's birthday.
Sengupta joins an already star-studded cast which includes Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Mithila Palkar, and Wamiqa Gabbi.
The movie is slated to hit theaters on April 2, 2026.
Twitter Post
Here's the announcement
Wishing the brilliant #JisshuSengupta a very Happy Birthday! Excited to see him bring his magic to Bhooth Bangla, it’s going to be a wild ride! 👻✨ pic.twitter.com/86iVVHEBLE
— BalajiMotionPictures (@balajimotionpic) March 15, 2025
Film details
'Bhooth Bangla' promises a thrilling entertainment experience
Bhooth Bangla is a production of Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms along with Kumar's own production house, Cape of Good Films.
The film is co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali.
The story is written by Akash A Kaushik while the screenplay has been crafted by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan.
Shankar has also written the dialogue for Bhooth Bangla.
Plot details
The film is inspired by Hindu mythology, said Priyadarshan
Speaking about the film, Priyadarshan told Zoom last year, "It will be a new phase in the horror-comedy space. Bhooth Bangla is based on mythology and black magic. It is inspired by our Vedas and even the Mahabharat."
He further added, "But black magic is the dominant theme. It is a fun film."
He also clarified that his film has no similarities with Mehmood's film of the same name.