A man inherits a palace in rural Mangalpur and plans his sister's wedding there, but strange supernatural events and panicked locals force him to investigate the property's mysterious past.
Mangalpur a place where brides disappear on their wedding night.The villagers believe that it is the work of demon Vadhusur.In London Vasudev Acharya lives with two children Arjun and Meera.In his absence his children find that their grandfather has passed away and left his heritage for them in Mangalpur.As Meera is planning for destination wedding Arjun travels to Mangalpur to arrange things.The caretaker Shantaram warns him not to live in the mansion as its haunted.and that nobody gets married in their village.But Arjun starts preparations and also calls wedding planner Jagdish.The unnatural things keep on happening in mansion which Arjun believes are rumors spread by Shantaram.Arjun comes across Priya a writer whose sister is also among"t missing bride.As Priya is researching on ancient temples she and Arjun visit one believed to be of Vadhusur.But soon Arjun will find a shocking truth of Vadhusur connected to his past. — alex.mjacko@gmail.com
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Bhooth Bangla (2026) reunites Akshay Kumar with director Priyadarshan after 14 years (since Khatta Meetha), where London-returned Arjun Acharya inherits a haunted Mangalpur palace and uncovers its centuries-old ghostly legend during his sister's wedding.
The fantasy horror-comedy features bizarre hauntings, terrified locals, and hilarious chaos blending scares with laughs.
Balaji Telefilms and Cape of Good Films release it in Indian theaters April 17, 2026 (paid previews April 16, 9 PM), with UA 16+ certification; trailers tease paranormal hilarity in a "not normal" haunted mansion.
Akshay stands amid bats and crows with the ensemble, capturing spooky festive vibes.