If you missed Bhooth Bangla in cinemas — or if you watched it and want to experience the Akshay-Priyadarshan magic again from your couch — your date is June 12, 2026. Netflix has secured the digital rights and the film goes live at 12:30 PM IST.
Fifty-six days after it opened in theatres on April 17 and crossed ₹200 crore worldwide in just two weeks, one of the year’s most enjoyable Bollywood releases is coming home.
Bhooth Bangla OTT Release Date
| OTT Release Date | June 12, 2026 |
| Streaming Platform | Netflix (India) |
| Release Time | 12:30 PM IST |
| Theatrical Release | April 17, 2026 |
| Theatrical Window | 56 days |
| Director | Priyadarshan |
| Genre | Horror-Comedy |
| Language | Hindi |
Netflix Has Secured Exclusive Streaming Rights
Netflix is where Bhooth Bangla debuts digitally. The platform was credited in the film’s opening theatrical credits — which is usually the clearest possible signal of where a movie is headed post-release — and multiple media reports have confirmed the deal.
Neither the makers nor Netflix has made a formal announcement at the time of writing, so treat the June 12 date as highly reliable rather than 100% officially confirmed. But given everything pointing in that direction, start clearing your Thursday afternoon schedule.
Box Office Success Before OTT
Before it arrives on your screen at home, here’s what Bhooth Bangla achieved in cinemas — because context matters when a film has been called Akshay Kumar’s biggest success in years:
- India Net Collection: ₹142 crore
- India Gross Collection: ₹170 crore
- Overseas Gross Collection: ₹51 crore
- Worldwide Gross: ₹221 crore
- Crossed ₹200 crore worldwide in just two weeks
- Ranks as Akshay’s 8th highest-grossing domestic film and 9th globally in his career
Trade analysts certified it a clean hit — the kind of result that proves genuine audience enthusiasm rather than just opening weekend hype. The film sustained itself through competition from newer releases, which is the real test.
Cast and Crew
Cast:
- Akshay Kumar
- Tabu
- Wamiqa Gabbi
- Paresh Rawal
- Rajpal Yadav
- Jisshu Sengupta
Crew:
- Director: Priyadarshan
- Producers: Akshay Kumar, Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor
- Notable: This is the seventh collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan
That last point deserves emphasis. Priyadarshan and Akshay have made some of Bollywood’s most beloved comedies together — Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhag, Garam Masala among them. They hadn’t worked together for a long time before this, and the reunion clearly worked. The box office numbers confirm what audiences already told each other.
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Why This OTT Release Matters
Beyond the numbers and the nostalgia, Bhooth Bangla matters because it’s proof that the horror-comedy genre — done properly, with the right cast and a director who genuinely understands comic timing — still connects with large Indian audiences.
Tabu brings her particular brand of controlled intensity to the horror side of things. Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav do what they do best in a Priyadarshan film. And Akshay Kumar is back in the zone he’s most naturally comfortable in — physical comedy, perfect timing, and the ability to be genuinely funny without trying too hard.
The 56-day theatrical window before the Netflix release follows the standard pattern for major Hindi films — long enough to maximize cinema revenue, short enough to satisfy streaming audiences who’ve been waiting.
How to Watch on Netflix
- You’ll need an active Netflix India subscription
- Open the Netflix app on your phone, tablet, smart TV, or laptop, or visit the website
- Search “Bhooth Bangla” or look under Akshay Kumar’s filmography
- The film goes live at 12:30 PM IST on June 12, 2026
- Available in HD with multiple language options
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Official Confirmation Awaited
One honest note: as of writing, the official announcement from Netflix or the producers hasn’t landed yet. All evidence — the theatrical credits naming Netflix, widespread media reports, the timing aligning perfectly with standard streaming windows — points clearly to June 12. But keep an eye out for the official confirmation in the coming days.
For everyone who’s been waiting to watch Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan rediscover their chemistry from the comfort of home, the wait is almost over.