Bhooth Bangla to premiere on Netflix on June 12
Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy film Bhooth Bangla will begin streaming on Netflix on June 12 following its theatrical run. The film, directed by Priyadarshan, earned ₹181.93 crore net in India and ₹269.22 crore worldwide during its 55-day cinema release. The OTT premiere makes the film accessible to audiences who missed it in theaters or wish to rewatch it at home.
Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, and others, will premiere on Netflix on June 12. The film was released in theaters on April 16 and received mixed reviews but achieved a respectable box office performance, earning ₹181.93 crore net domestically and ₹269.22 crore globally over 55 days. The story follows siblings Arjun and Meera who inherit an ancestral palace and choose it as the venue for a destination wedding, only to encounter supernatural events linked to a cursed entity named Vadhusur. The announcement generated significant fan interest on social media, with viewers expressing eagerness to watch or rewatch the film. The project marks a reunion between Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan, who have collaborated on multiple successful comedies over two decades.
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