"Behen Darr Gayi!": Fans relive 'Bhagam Bhag' era after watching Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' trailer

Filmmaker Priyadarshan's upcoming horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' has finally dropped, and it has left audiences excited. Actor Akshay Kumar is back with a bang and his style, on-screen presence, dialogue delivery, is getting lots of praise from the cinelovers. The trailer blends spooky moments with classic situational humour, reminding fans of the duo’s popular films from the 2000s. Early reactions suggest the film could be a fun entertainer.

About 'Bhooth Bangla' trailer

The trailer is unveiled with the caption, "Welcome to Bhooth Bangla. Yahan na toh log normal hain... Aur upar se Bangla bhi paranormal hai. Enter at your own risk." It follows London-returned Arjun Acharya, played by Akshay Kumar, who arrives in the town of Mangalpur for his sister’s wedding. He soon finds himself surrounded by terrified locals, strange ghostly events, and plenty of chaos.

Netizens’ reacts to 'Bhagam Bhag' reference

The trailer has received a lot of love online but most viewers were impressed by the 'Bhagam Bhag' reference in the trailer where Akshay Kumar’s iconic dialogue, “Behen dar gai, behen dar gai,” has struck a chord and tickled the fans' funny bones, instantly reminding them of the comedy classic.

'Bhagam Bhag'

This 2006 comedy entertainer flick directed by Priyadarshan and written by Neeraj Vora was one of Kumar's best film in his career. The film starred Govinda, Paresh Rawal along side Akshay Kumar. Iconic names like Lara Dutta, Rajpal Yadav, Jackie Shroff, Arbaaz Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Manoj Joshi, Razak Khan and late Asrani were seen in the key roles.

Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar reunion

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are teaming up again after a long gap. Their earlier collaborations delivered some of Bollywood’s most loved comedies. The trailer suggests they are bringing back that signature style of situational humour mixed with light horror elements. Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav are also part of the cast and it is all exciting for the fans.

Story and release plans for 'Bhooth Bangla'

'Bhooth Bangla' is a fantasy horror-comedy directed by Priyadarshan. It is produced by Akshay Kumar, Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor . The film is scheduled to release in theatres on 17 April 2026. The trailer has built decent curiosity by promising both scares and laughs in equal measure. 'Bhooth Bangla'’s trailer has brought back memories of the golden era of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan comedies and the excitement levels are high for all the right reasons.