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Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan, and a Whole Lot of Nostalgia: Is ‘Bhooth Bangla’ the Comeback We’ve Been Waiting For? 3rd Biggest Opener of 2026: Bhooth Bangla Surprises Trade Analysts with ₹18 Crore Day 1 The drought is officially over for the Khiladi. After a string of experimental roles and some lukewarm box office runs, Akshay Kumar has returned to his "home ground"-the chaotic, slapstick world of horror-comedy. And honestly? It feels like 2007 all over again. Bhooth Bangla, directed by the legendary Priyadarshan, hit theaters this week, and the numbers are already telling a story that the industry has been desperate to hear. Akshay, Rajpal, and Paresh Rawal: Why the Bhooth Bangla Opening Proves the Iconic Trio Is Still Unbeatable The Box Office Verdict: A Flying Start Despite several "experts" predicting a modest start, the film has comfortably blown past expectations. Including the figures from the special paid previews, Bhooth Bangla raked in approximately ₹16.75...

Legal Storm Brews Around 'Hera Pheri 3': Akshay Kumar Reportedly Sues Paresh Rawal for ₹25 Crore Over Exit The highly anticipated "Hera Pheri 3" franchise, which has seen its fair share of delays and casting changes, has once again been plunged into controversy. Fresh reports suggest that Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has initiated legal action against veteran actor Paresh Rawal, seeking a hefty ₹25 crore in damages following Rawal's sudden exit from the film. This development marks a significant turn in the saga of the beloved comedy, with the future of the iconic trio now in question. According to multiple reports, including those from Hindustan Times and Business Standard, Akshay Kumar's production house, Cape of Good Films, has sent a legal notice to Paresh Rawal. The lawsuit reportedly alleges "unprofessional conduct" and breach of contract, claiming that Rawal walked out of the film after signing a legal agreement and even commencing the sho...

‘Trisha’s my baby’ … says director Priyadarshan, who is convinced that the actress has done a great job in his film Trisha Priyadarshan is a happy man. His latest Bollywood flick Khatta Meetha has been passed by the censors with a clean U certificate. In an exclusive with BT, the Chennai-based director said, “I would rate this as my best Hindi film to date. It is a satirical comedy loosely based on my 1989 Mohanlal-Shobhana starrer Vellanakulde Nadu. A year ago, I read an interesting survey that out of the budget allocated for development of infrastructure in India, only 30 per cent is actually spent on it. The remaining 70 per cent goes into the corrupt hands of politicians, middlemen and the local administration.” Click here for Posters and Wallpapers of Khatta Meetha >> When asked about Trisha, who’s making her Bollywood debut with this film, Priyadarshan waxes eloquent. “Trisha is my baby. I discovered her while doing an ad film and cast her in my Lesa Lesa,” he reveals, addi...