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Cocktail 2

2026-06-17T06:53:00Z

2001:67C:2628:647:36:1300:0:63: Upcoming Indian film

{{Short description|Upcoming film by Homi Adajania}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Cocktail 2
| image = Cocktail 2 poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Homi Adajania]]
| story = Luv Ranjan
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* [[Dinesh Vijan]]
* Pramita Vijan
* Luv Ranjan
}}
| writer = {{ubl|[[Luv Ranjan]]|Tarun Jain}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Shahid Kapoor]]
* [[Kriti Sanon]]
* [[Rashmika Mandanna]]
}}
| cinematography = [[Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran]]
| editing = Akshara Prabhakar
| music = [[Pritam]]
| studio = {{ubl|[[Maddock Films]]|[[Luv Films]]}}
| distributor = Jio Studios
| released = {{Film date|2026|06|19|df=y}}
| runtime = 150 minutes<ref>{{cite news |title=BREAKING: Cocktail 2 passed with ‘A’ certificate; marks Kriti Sanon’s FIRST adult-rated film and Rashmika Mandanna’s second after Animal|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-cocktail-2-passed-with-a-certificate-marks-kriti-sanons-first-adult-rated-film-and-rashmika-mandannas-second-after-animal/|access-date=14 June 2026 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=14 June 2026 |language=en}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{estimation}} {{INR|150}} crore<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 June 2026 |title=Cocktail 2 Budget EXCLUSIVE: Rs. 150 crore landing cost revealed; production at Rs. 95 crore, actor fees at Rs. 35 crore|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/cocktail-2-budget-exclusive-rs-150-crore-landing-cost-revealed-production-at-rs-95-crore-actor-fees-at-rs-35-crore/|access-date=15 June 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 June 2026 |title=Cocktail 2 cast fees REVEALED: Shahid Kapoor’s pay cheque is more than Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna combined|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/cocktail-2-cast-fees-revealed-shahid-kapoors-pay-cheque-is-more-than-kriti-sanon-and-rashmika-mandanna-combined/|access-date=15 June 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref>
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'''''Cocktail 2''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[romantic comedy drama]] film directed by [[Homi Adajania]], co-written by [[Luv Ranjan]] and Tarun Jain, and produced by [[Dinesh Vijan]], Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under [[Maddock Films]] and [[Luv Films]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Cocktail 2 trailer: Stuck in a 'threesome', Shahid Kapoor needs to pick a bride between Rashmika Mandanna, Kriti Sanon |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/cocktail-2-trailer-struck-in-a-threesome-shahid-kapoor-needs-to-pick-a-bride-between-rashmika-mandanna-kriti-sanon-101780389925084-amp.html |access-date=4 June 2026 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=2 June 2026 |language=en}}</ref> It is a spiritual sequel to ''[[Cocktail (2012 film)|Cocktail]]'' (2012) and stars [[Shahid Kapoor]], [[Kriti Sanon]] and [[Rashmika Mandanna]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Rashmika Mandanna wins hearts with adorable ‘Cocktail 2’ caricature reel; CONFIRMS release date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rashmika-mandanna-wins-hearts-with-adorable-cocktail-2-caricature-reel-confirms-release-date/articleshow/130489236.cms |access-date=4 June 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=24 April 2026}}</ref> in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite news |title='Cocktail 2' budget revealed: Shahid Kapoor-Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna film costs Rs 150 crore |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/cocktail-2-budget-revealed-shahid-kapoor-kriti-sanon-and-rashmika-mandanna-film-costs-rs-150-crore/amp_articleshow/131501890.cms |access-date=4 June 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Can 'Cocktail 2' do what 'Deva', 'Jersey', and 'O'Romeo' couldn't for Shahid Kapoor? |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-cocktail-2-bollywood-summer-box-office-clash-2026-toy-story-5-1503595390.html |access-date=4 June 2026 |work=[[The Statesman]] |date=18 May 2026 |language=en}}</ref>

[[Principal photography]] commenced in August 2025 and concluded in January 2026.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |title=Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna's Cocktail 2 to Go on Floors in August |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/kriti-sanon-shahid-kapoor-and-rashmika-mandannas-cocktail-2-to-go-on-floors-in-august-75356.html |access-date=15 March 2026 |work=[[Filmfare]] |language=en|date=14 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=31 January 2026 |title=It's a wrap! Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna conclude shooting for Cocktail 2; Homi Adajania shares update |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/wrap-shahid-kapoor-kriti-sanon-rashmika-mandanna-conclude-shooting-cocktail-2-homi-adajania-shares-update/ |access-date=8 April 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref> The film was shot in [[Sicily]], [[Delhi]], and [[Gurugram]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Cocktail 2 Shooting Locations Revealed! 4 Destinations Travellers Can't Miss Out On! |url=https://curlytales.com/india/trending/cocktail-shooting-locations-revealed-destinations-travellers-cant-miss-out-on/ |access-date=15 March 2026 |work=Curly Tales |date=13 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Cocktail 2: Rashmika Mandanna's look revealed as she shoots with Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon in Italy for director Homi Adajania's film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/cocktail-2-rashmika-mandannas-look-revealed-as-she-shoots-with-shahid-kapoor-kriti-sanon-in-italy-for-director-homi-adajanias-film-10254660/ |access-date=15 March 2026 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=17 September 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

''Cocktail 2'' is scheduled for a theatrical release on 19 June 2026.<ref name=":1">{{cite news |title='Cocktail 2': Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon starrer gets release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cocktail-2-shahid-kapoor-rashmika-mandanna-and-kriti-sanon-starrer-gets-release-date/article70742521.ece |access-date=15 March 2026 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=14 March 2026 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite news |title=Cocktail 2: Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon's posters and release date out |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Mar/14/hindinews2026mar13cocktail-2-first-poster-and-release-date-out |access-date=15 March 2026 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=14 March 2026 |language=en}}</ref>

== Cast ==

* [[Shahid Kapoor]] as Kunal
* [[Kriti Sanon]] as Ally
* [[Rashmika Mandanna]] as Diya
* Javed Khan King as King

== Production ==
[[Principal photography]] commenced in August 2025 and concluded in January 2026.<ref name=":0" /> Filming took place in [[Sicily]], Italy, in October 2025,<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 October 2025 |title='Cocktail 2': Kriti Sanon wraps up the Sicily shoot of Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna starrer, shares behind-the-scenes highlights |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/cocktail-2-kriti-sanon-wraps-up-the-sicily-shoot-of-shahid-kapoor-rashmika-mandanna-starrer-shares-behind-the-scenes-highlights/articleshow/124293931.cms |access-date=8 April 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> followed by a schedule in [[Delhi]] in November 2025, with primary locations including [[Chhatarpur]] and [[Gurgaon]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 November 2025 |title=Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon Begin Shooting For Cocktail 2 In Chhatarpur, Gurugram |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-kriti-sanon-begin-shooting-for-cocktail-2-in-chhatarpur-gurugram-report-ws-l-9675093.html |access-date=8 April 2026 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref> On 31 January 2026, the filming was completed.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 January 2026 |title=It’s a wrap! Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna conclude shooting for Cocktail 2; Homi Adajania shares update|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/wrap-shahid-kapoor-kriti-sanon-rashmika-mandanna-conclude-shooting-cocktail-2-homi-adajania-shares-update/|access-date=15 June 2026 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=31 January 2026 |title=Homi Adajania wraps Cocktail 2 with Shahid, Kriti and Rashmika: Feels special|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/homi-adajania-wraps-cocktail-2-with-shahid-kriti-and-rashmika-feels-special-2860767-2026-01-31|access-date=15 June 2026 |work=India Today}}</ref>

== Music ==
The soundtrack is composed by [[Pritam]], with lyrics written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]. The first single "Jab Talak" was released on 8 April 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2026 |title=Cocktail 2 Song Jab Talak: Rashmika, Shahid, Kriti Put On Their Dance Shoes To Arijit Singh's Track |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/cocktail-2-song-jab-talak-rashmika-shahid-kriti-put-on-their-dance-shoes-to-arijit-singhs-track-11328027|access-date=8 April 2026 |website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref> The second single titled "Mashooqa", was released on 19 May 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2026 |title=Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon groove in Cocktail 2’s new track Mashooqa |url=https://telanganatoday.com/shahid-kapoor-and-kriti-sanon-groove-in-cocktail-2s-new-track-mashooqa |website=Telangana Today|access-date=16 June 2026}}</ref> The third single titled "Tujhko", was released on 25 May 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2026 |last=Khan |first=Lubna |title=Cocktail 2 Song Tujhko Out: Arijit Singh–Sunidhi’s Soulful Vocals Elevate Shahid Kapoor-Rashmika’s Chemistry|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/cocktail-2-song-tujhko-out-arijit-singh-sunidhis-soulful-vocals-elevate-shahid-kapoor-rashmikas-chemistry-ws-l-10110525.html |website=News18|access-date=16 June 2026}}</ref> The fourth single titled "Vallah", was released on 9 June 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 June 2026 |last=Shree |first=Aakanksha |title=Cocktail 2 Song Vallah Out: Shahid, Kriti, Rashmika Put On Dancing Shoes; Netizens Says 'Certified Banger' - Watch|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/cocktail-2-song-vallah-out-shahid-kapoor-kriti-sanon-rashmika-mandanna-dance-netizens-says-certified-banger-watch-article-154532363/|website=Times Now|access-date=16 June 2026}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics = [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]
| title1 = Jab Talak
| extra1 = [[Arijit Singh]], [[Madhubanti Bagchi]], [[Akasa Singh]]
| length1 = 3:12
| title2 = Mashooqa
| extra2 = [[Mahmood (singer)|Mahmood]], [[Raghav Chaitanya]], Ruaa Kayy
| length2 = 3:50
| title3 = Tujhko
| extra3 = [[Arijit Singh]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| length3 = 5:52
| title4 = Vallah
| extra4 = [[Bayanni]], [[Harrdy Sandhu]]
| length4 = 3:13
}}

==Marketing==

The film's official trailer was released on 2 June 2026.<ref>{{cite news |title=‘Cocktail 2’ trailer: Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon in an unlikely triangle of love and friendship |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cocktail-2-trailer-shahid-kapoor-rashmika-mandanna-and-kriti-sanon-in-an-unlikely-triangle-of-love-and-friendship/article71052232.ece |access-date=4 June 2026 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2 June 2026 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Release ==
''Cocktail 2'' is scheduled for a theatrical release on 19 June 2026.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt35064672}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|cocktail-2}}

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Cocktail 2

2026-06-17T06:47:45Z

2001:67C:2628:647:36:1300:0:63: Article created via ArticleWizard

{{Infobox film
| name = Cocktail 2
| director = [[Homi Adajania]]
| producer = {{Plainlist| * [[Dinesh Vijan]] * Pramita Vijan * Luv Ranjan }}
| released = {{Film date|2026|06|19|df=y}}
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| starring = {{Plainlist| * [[Shahid Kapoor]] * [[Kriti Sanon]] * [[Rashmika Mandanna]] }}
| screenplay =
| music =
| runtime = 150 minutes
}}

'''Cocktail 2''' is a {{Film date|2026|06|19|df=y}} India Hindi-language film directed by [[Homi Adajania]].

== References ==

{{Reflist}}

[[Category:India films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language films]]

Bhooth Bangla

2026-06-17T06:36:35Z

2001:67C:2628:647:36:1300:0:63: Submitting draft for review

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{{Short description|2026 Indian film by Priyadarshan}}
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| caption = Theatrical release poster
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| screenplay = {{ubl|[[Priyadarshan]]|[[Rohan Shankar]]|Abilash Nair}}
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| data1 = Rohan Shankar
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| story = [[Aakash Kaushik]]
| producer = {{ubl|[[Akshay Kumar]]|[[Shobha Kapoor]]|[[Ekta Kapoor]]}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Akshay Kumar]]
* [[Paresh Rawal]]
* [[Jisshu Sengupta]]
* [[Rajpal Yadav]]
* [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]]
* [[Wamiqa Gabbi]]
* [[Asrani]]
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| editing = M. S. Aiyappan Nair
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| studio = [[Balaji Motion Pictures]]<br />[[Cape of Good Films]]
| distributor = [[Pen Studios|Pen Marudhar]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2026|4|17}}
| runtime = 164 minutes<ref name="RUNTIME" />
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|120}} [[crore]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla Budget & Cast Fees: Akshay Kumar Charges ₹50 Crore; Here's How Much Tabu, Rajpal Yadav & Others Earned |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/amp/entertainment/bhooth-bangla-budget-cast-fees-akshay-kumar-charges-50-crore-heres-how-much-tabu-rajpal-yadav-others-earned |access-date=18 April 2026 |website=[[The Free Press Journal]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla Full Cast Salary: Did Akshay Kumar Take Pay Cut For Film With Priyadarshan? |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-full-cast-salary-did-akshay-kumar-take-pay-cut-for-film-with-priyadarshan-priyadarshan-tabu-wamiqa-gabbi-paresh-rawal-article-154088926 |access-date=18 April 2026 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|247.16}} crore<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bhooth Bangla Box Office|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bhooth-bangla/box-office/|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=18 April 2026}}</ref>
}}
'''''Bhooth Bangla''''' ({{translation|Haunted Mansion}}) is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[comedy horror]] film directed by [[Priyadarshan]] and produced by [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Ekta Kapoor]] and [[Shobha Kapoor]] under [[Balaji Motion Pictures]] and [[Cape of Good Films]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-11-17 |title='Akshay Kumar says jaldi sona…': Tabu on reuniting with the actor in Bhooth Bangla, how he's changed over the years |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/akshay-kumar-says-jaldi-sona-chahiye-tabu-on-reuniting-with-the-actor-in-bhooth-bangla-how-he-has-changed-over-the-years-101763368019076.html |access-date=2025-12-20 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Wamiqa Gabbi thanks Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan for a 'FUNtastic' 'Bhoot Bangla' experience: 'This had been a childhood dream' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/wamiqa-gabbi-thanks-akshay-kumar-and-priyadarshan-for-a-funtastic-bhoot-bangla-experience-this-had-been-a-childhood-dream/amp_articleshow/121261507.cms |access-date=2025-12-20 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film stars [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Paresh Rawal]], [[Jisshu Sengupta]], [[Rajpal Yadav]], [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]], [[Wamiqa Gabbi]], and [[Asrani]].

It marked Priyadarshan's second Hindi-language horror comedy film following ''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]]'' (2007), both of which star Kumar, Rawal, Yadav, [[Asrani]], and [[Manoj Joshi (actor)|Manoj Joshi]]. ''Bhooth Bangla'' was theatrically released on 17 April 2026.<ref name="ReleaseDate">{{Cite web |date=2026-03-28 |title=Producer Ekta Kapoor Delays Release of Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Bhooth Bangla' to Avoid Box-Office Competition From 'Dhurandhar 2' |url=https://varietyindia.com/producer-ekta-kapoor-delays-release-of-akshay-kumar-starrer-bhooth-bangla-to-avoid-box-office-competition-from-dhurandhar-2/ |access-date=2026-03-31 |website=Variety India}}</ref> It received mixed reviews from critics, grossing {{INR|247.16}} crore worldwide to become the [[List of Indian films of 2026|fifth highest-grossing Indian film of 2026]] as well as the [[List of Hindi films of 2026|third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026]].

== Plot ==
{{long plot|section|date=May 2026}}
During a storm in Mangalpur, stranded travelers gather at a deserted railway platform and ask an old mystic about the town's curse. He recounts the legend of Vadhusur, a demonic being said to abduct brides before their wedding night. Years earlier, a wedding party is forced through Mangalpur after floods block their route. Despite warnings from their driver, they continue, only for their bus to break down in the forest. That night, an unseen creature attacks the group and abducts the bride.

Soon after, Dushyant Acharya, the reclusive owner of the abandoned Acharya Palace, dies under mysterious circumstances. In London, his grandchildren Arjun and Meera learn that they have inherited the palace. With Meera's wedding venue cancelled, Arjun decides to restore the estate and host her wedding there. On his journey to Mangalpur, he meets Priya, a writer who claims to be investigating the disappearance of her sister, the missing bride from the earlier attack, and later saves her during an accident.

Upon arriving, Arjun is warned by the caretaker Shantaram that the palace is cursed and that Dushyant himself never stayed there overnight. Arjun dismisses the warnings and spends a night inside unharmed, convincing him that the stories are superstition. However, he discovers a sealed prayer room inside the palace whose key has vanished. When Arjun hires workers and the wedding planner Jagdish to begin preparations, increasingly strange incidents occur around the palace. After Sunder mishandles an electrical wire, Arjun is electrocuted and briefly dies before Priya revives him through CPR. Sunder eventually becomes possessed and leads Arjun and Jagdish to Vadhusur's temple. Curious because of her investigation, Priya convinces Arjun to take her there as well. At the temple, they witness a massive swarm of bats even in daylight and hide in the light as a figure resembling Vadhusur briefly emerges.

Shantaram explains Vadhusur's origin. Born from the union of a demon maiden and a divine son, Vadhusur was rejected by both gods and demons. Fatally wounded, his mother fled to the realm of darkness and entrusted him to Andhkarta, the King of Darkness, who raised him in isolation. After severe penance, Vadhusur received a boon from Lord Shiva granting him immortality, with death possible only by his own hand or by one of his own bloodline. When he later waged war against the gods, they realized they could not win and asked Lord Vishnu for help. He sent a celestial apsara to deceive him. Vadhusur fell in love with her but she said he could not touch her until they married. He agreed, but during the ceremony she stabbed him with an enchanted dagger hidden in the wedding garland. His body was buried beneath the earth, while his soul survived. Enraged by betrayal from a bride, he began hunting newlywed women, becoming known as Vadhusur.

As Meera's wedding preparations continue, the hauntings inside the palace grow more violent. Arjun consults his father Vasudev, who advises him to contact a priest. The priest believes the wedding may still be safely completed but is unable to come immediately and sends his disciple instead. The disciple investigates the palace and is violently repelled by the sealed prayer room. Realizing that something unnatural is present, he urges everyone to keep lamps burning throughout the palace, explaining that the evil gains strength in darkness.

The disciple asks Arjun to drive him to the train station before sunset, but a follower of Vadhusur performs a ritual that brings a storm and darkness over the area. Their car is blocked by a fallen electrical pole, forcing them to flee toward a temple. Before they can reach safety, the disciple is killed. The priest then confirms that Vadhusur never truly left Mangalpur. Since cancelling the wedding could expose the family to disgrace and make the groom's family believe Meera is cursed, he instructs Arjun to open the locked prayer room, complete the wedding before noon, and ensure that the newlyweds cross the Ganges before sunset. If this is done, he assures them they will be safe. After they leave, he discovers that twelve brides have already been sacrificed as part of a ritual to resurrect Vadhusur and that only one more sacrifice is needed.

Arjun and Vasudev search for the missing key and uncover the hidden truth of their family. Vasudev reveals that Arjun's grandfather, Guruji (Dushyant Acharya), had once been the priest responsible for keeping Vadhusur dormant through nightly mantras. Guruji's son Madhav and his disciple Vasudev both lived under his guidance in Mangalpur, where Vasudev and a young woman named Yashodha fell in love. Madhav also desired Yashodha.

Guruji had created a device that automatically played the sacred chants from sunset to sunrise, preventing Vadhusur from awakening. He also believed that if Vadhusur failed to revive for 36,000 moons, he would perish forever. When Vasudev and Yashodha's marriage was arranged, Madhav sabotaged the device so the mantras played in reverse, partially summoning Vadhusur in exchange for Yashodha. Guruji stopped him but feared that Madhav had not been freed from Vadhusur's influence. To prevent disaster, Guruji demanded an honorarium from Vasudev: he had to give up Yashodha and tell no one the truth.

Forced to obey, Vasudev cruelly rejects Yashodha, making her believe he never loved her. With her family arriving and her father wishing to see her married, Guruji arranges her marriage to Madhav. Afterward, Guruji abandons the temple, fearing his son remains corrupted. Yashodha later discovers that Madhav is still partially possessed and flees to Vasudev, who rescues her. The two leave Mangalpur forever. Arjun then learns the final truth: Vasudev is not his biological father, and he is actually Madhav's son.

The priest concludes Guruji had orchestrated the inheritance before his death in the hope that a final wedding at the palace would fully resurrect Vadhusur and free his son from serving as the demon's vessel. It is then confirmed that the hauntings and the figure believed to be Vadhusur were actually caused by the partially possessed Madhav, who had been serving as Vadhusur's vessel. As the wedding approaches, Arjun insists that the ceremony be held during the day in accordance with the priest's warning, while Rahul's family demands a nighttime wedding because of the auspicious timing. Realizing that cancelling the wedding would emotionally destroy Meera while proceeding at night could cost her life, Arjun reluctantly agrees to proceed at night and vows to protect her.

During the ceremony, the possessed Sunder shuts down the generator and the palace is plunged into darkness as strong winds extinguish every lamp and candle. Arjun hides Meera beneath a light source and tells everyone else to stay inside their rooms, but an unseen force abducts her. As he searches for his sister, Arjun sees the spirits of Vadhusur's previous victims and follows the possessed Meera to Vadhusur's temple. There, he discovers cultists performing a resurrection ritual with the dead brides and Meera as the final sacrifice.

Arjun attempts to save her but is confronted by Madhav in his demonic form and is defeated as Vadhusur slowly begins reviving. Meanwhile, Vasudev and the priest break into the sealed prayer room and activate Guruji's mantra device, weakening Madhav and slowing the ritual. Recovering, Arjun tears off a lightning-charged branch from the celestial apsara's sacred tree and uses it to kill Madhav, causing the resurrection ritual to fail. The temple collapses, and Arjun escapes with Meera through a hidden passage connecting the temple to the prayer room. Meera regains consciousness with no memory of what occurred.

Afterward, Arjun angrily confronts Rahul's father for insisting on the nighttime wedding and nearly getting everyone killed, declaring that birth charts are written by humans, not by gods. Priya then admits that she has feelings for Arjun but cannot accept him because she is already married, before quietly leaving. Confused, Arjun checks a camera from their earlier visit to Vadhusur's temple and discovers that every photograph and video shows him alone, revealing that Priya was a ghost and possibly the missing bride herself.

The story returns to the railway platform, where the travelers ask how Arjun was able to see the spirits of the dead brides. The old mystic explains that when Arjun briefly died during the earlier electrocution, he gained the ability to see spirits, as only the dead can see the dead. The mystic then reveals himself to be Arjun, who remained in Mangalpur and has spent the last twenty-four years performing rituals for the peace of Madhav's soul. As a train arrives, he bids the travelers farewell and reminds them that there are many kinds of ghosts in this world.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Akshay Kumar]] in a [[dual role]] as
** Arjun Acharya, Madhav's and Yashodha's son
** Madhav Acharya, Arjun's biological father and Dushyant Acharya's son
* [[Paresh Rawal]] as Jagdish Manikchand Roopkamal Kewalramani, a [[wedding planner]] from [[Karol Bagh]], Delhi, and Balli's maternal uncle.
* [[Jisshu Sengupta]] as Dr. Vasudev Acharya, a [[theologian]], Arjun's adopted father and Meera's biological father
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Sunder "Balli" Bajwa, an electrician, the maternal nephew of Jagdish Kewalramani.
* [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] as Yashodha, a dancer, Arjun and Meera's mother, Madhav's first wife, and later Vasudev's wife and the daughter of Dushyant Guruji's [[Calcutta]]-based friend, Jeetendra Bandhopadhyay. ([[Flashback (narrative)|flashback appearance]])
* [[Mithila Palkar]] as Meera Acharya, Arjun's [[half-sister]], Vasudev and Yashodha's daughter
* [[Wamiqa Gabbi]] in a dual role as
** Priya
** Chitra
* [[Asrani]] as Shantaram Yadav / Shambhu Babu, the manager of Acharya palace
* [[Rajesh Sharma (actor)|Rajesh Sharma]] as Dushyant Acharya, Madhav's father and Arjun's grandfather
* [[Manoj Joshi (actor)|Manoj Joshi]] as Govind Maharaj
* [[Zakir Hussain (actor)|Zakir Hussain]] as Vashisht Sharma, respectfully known as Vashisht Guruji
* [[Bhavna Pani]] as Ragini
* Perin Malde as Rahul
* Manu Menon as Kali
* [[Alexx O'Nell]] as Richard Gardener, a [[British people|British]] [[lawyer]]
* Abhishek Bharadwaj as Pandit Ram Shashtri, a disciple of Vashisht Guruji.
* [[Chhaya Vora]] as Rahul's grandmother
* Swatantra Bharat as Groom's brother in the bus
}}

== Production ==
=== Development ===
''Bhooth Bangla'' was officially announced in September 2024 with a motion poster revealed by lead actor [[Akshay Kumar]] on his 57th birthday,<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2024 |title=On his birthday, Akshay Kumar announces collaboration with Priyadarshan after 14 years, drops FIRST look of 'Bhoot Bangla' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/on-his-birthday-akshay-kumar-announces-collaboration-with-priyadarshan-after-14-years-drops-first-look-of-bhoot-bangla-netizens-react-see-inside/articleshow/113182923.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref> marking his seventh collaboration with director [[Priyadarshan]], 14 years after [[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|''Khatta Meetha'']] (2010).<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2024 |last=Arya |first=Prachi |title=Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan reunite after 14 years for Bhooth Bangla. See poster |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/akshay-kumar-priyadarshan-14-years-bhooth-bangla-motion-poster-birthday-2596264-2024-09-09 |website=[[India Today]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref> The film is produced by [[Shobha Kapoor]] and [[Ekta Kapoor]] under [[Balaji Motion Pictures]] in association with Akshay Kumar's production company, [[Cape of Good Films]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2024 |title=Akshay Kumar to team up with Priyadarshan for 'Bhooth Bangla' after 14 years |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2024/Sep/09/akshay-kumar-to-team-up-with-priyadarshan-for-bhooth-bangla-after-14-years |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref> The film's screenplay was written by [[Rohan Shankar]], Abilash Nair and Priyadarshan. Rohan Shankar also wrote the dialogues, while the story was developed by [[Aakash Kaushik]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2026 |last=Bhattacharya |first=Trisha |title=Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla locks new April release date – All you need to know about Priyadarshan's film |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-s-bhooth-bangla-locks-new-april-release-date-all-you-need-to-know-about-priyadarshans-film-11770475237280.html |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |access-date=14 February 2026}}</ref>

{{bq|''Bhooth Bangla'' is a [[horror-comedy]] based on Indian mythology and [[black magic]], with inspiration drawn from ancient texts such as the [[Vedas]] and the [[Mahabharata]].|author=Priyadarshan<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2024 |last=Jha |first=Subhash |title=Priyadarshan on the subject of his Akshay Kumar starrer Bhooth Bangla, "It is based on mythology and black magic, it is inspired by Vedas and Mahabharat" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/priyadarshan-subject-akshay-kumar-starrer-bhooth-bangla-based-mythology-black-magic-inspired-vedas-mahabharat/ |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>}}

=== Casting ===
Following the film's announcement in September 2024, [[Paresh Rawal]], [[Rajpal Yadav]], and [[Asrani]]—longtime collaborators of director [[Priyadarshan]] were confirmed as part of the cast.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2024 |title=Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani join Akshay Kumar for Priyadarshan's 'Bhoot Bangla' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/paresh-rawal-rajpal-yadav-asrani-join-akshay-kumar-for-priyadarshans-bhoot-bangla |website=[[Telangana Today]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref> In October 2024, [[Wamiqa Gabbi]] was confirmed as the female lead.{{cn|date=April 2026}} In January 2025, [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] and [[Mithila Palkar]] were added to the cast, with reports stating that Palkar would portray the sister of [[Akshay Kumar]]'s character,<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 January 2025 |title=Tabu joins the cast of Akshay Kumar starrer Bhooth Bangla; actress drops pic |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/tabu-joins-cast-akshay-kumar-starrer-bhooth-bangla-actress-drops-pic/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=19 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 January 2025 |last=Cyril |first=Grace |title=Mithila Palkar Joins Akshay Kumar, Tabu For Bhooth Bangla: Report |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/mithila-palkar-joins-akshay-kumar-tabu-for-bhooth-bangla-report-9205644.html |website=[[News18 India]] |access-date=19 February 2026}}</ref> which was later confirmed by Kumar in his television game show ''Wheel of Fortune''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 February 2026 |title=Mithila Palkar To Play Akshay Kumar's Sister in 'Bhooth Bangla' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/mithila-palkar-to-play-akshay-kumars-sister-in-bhooth-bangla |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter India]] |access-date=25 February 2026}}</ref> Palkar later revealed that [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]] had recommended her to director Priyadarshan, which helped her secure the role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2026 |title=Mithila Palkar credits Kalyani Priyadarshan for landing role in Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/08/mithila-palkar-credits-kalyani-priyadarshan-for-landing-role-in-akshay-kumars-bhooth-bangla |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=8 April 2026}}</ref> In March 2025, [[Jisshu Sengupta]] was confirmed to have joined the cast, with the announcement made by the makers on his birthday.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2025 |title='Bhooth Bangla': Bengali star Jisshu Sengupta joins cast of Akshay Kumar's next with Priyadarshan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/akshay-kumar-bhooth-bangla-jisshu-sengupta-priyadarshan/article69336199.ece |website=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=19 February 2026}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] began in December 2024 in [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2024 |title=Akshay Kumar starts shooting for 'Bhooth Bangla', film to release in April 2026 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-starts-shooting-for-bhooth-bangla-film-to-release-in-april-2026/articleshow/116163216.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2024 |last=Arya |first=Prachi |title=Akshay Kumar begins filming of Bhooth Bangla, to release in 2026 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/akshay-kumar-bhooth-bangla-shooting-priyadarshan-horror-comedy-poster-2647482-2024-12-10 |website=[[India Today]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref> The production later moved to [[Jaipur]], Rajasthan in January 2025 for its next shooting schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 January 2025 |title=Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla moves to Jaipur for next schedule |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/akshay-kumar-priyadarshans-bhooth-bangla-moves-jaipur-next-schedule/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref> Portions of the film were shot at several locations, including [[Galtaji]] temple,<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 January 2025 |last=Kaur |first=Jasleen |title=Akshay Kumar shoots for Bhoot Bangla in Jaipur, seen enjoying sun and sipping tea on roof of vanity van |url=https://www.ptcnews.tv/entertainment/akshay-kumar-shoots-for-bhoot-bangla-in-jaipur-seen-enjoying-sun-and-sipping-tea-on-roof-of-vanity-van-4404542 |website=[[PTC News]] |access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref> [[Sisodiya Rani Bagh]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 January 2025 |title=जयपुर में अक्षय कुमार ने शुरू की 'भूत बंगला' की शूटिंग, सिसोदिया रानी के बाग में लगाया सेट |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!entertainment/akshay-kumar-started-shooting-for-bhoot-bangla-in-jaipur-set-up-in-sisodia-ranis-garden-rajasthan-news-rjs25011504174 |trans-title=Akshay Kumar begins shooting for Bhooth Bangla in Jaipur, sets erected at Sisodia Rani Bagh |language=hi |website=[[ETV Bharat]] |access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref> and Chomu Palace, a location previously used by Priyadarshan for his 2007 film ''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 January 2025 |last=Mankad |first=Himesh |title=EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla has a strong Bhool Bhulaiyaa connect – Here's how |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-akshay-kumar-and-priyadarshans-bhooth-bangla-has-a-strong-bhool-bhulaiyaa-connect-heres-how-1366059 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 March 2026 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar reveals returning to Chomu Palace again for Bhooth Bangla after Bhool Bhulaiyaa; Priyadarshan addresses comparisons with the psychological thriller |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-akshay-kumar-reveals-returning-chomu-palace-bhooth-bangla-bhool-bhulaiyaa-priyadarshan-addresses-comparisons-psychological-thriller/ |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=28 March 2026}}</ref>

The film's [[Production designer|production design]] was handled by [[Art director#In film|art director]] [[Sabu Cyril]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2025 |title=Akshay Kumar And Tabu to shoot climax scene of 'Bhooth Bangla' in Hyderabad; Reports |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-and-tabu-to-shoot-climax-scene-of-bhooth-bangla-in-hyderabad-reports/articleshow/119973450.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref> In April 2025, the makers shot the climax portions of the film in [[Hyderabad]], where a large palace set was created at [[Ramoji Film City]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2025 |title=Akshay Kumar, Tabu set to shoot Bhooth Bangla's climax in Hyderabad |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/akshay-kumar-tabu-set-shoot-bhooth-banglas-climax-hyderabad/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2025 |last=Anand |first=Akriti |title=Akshay Kumar And Tabu To Shoot Climax Scene Of Bhooth Bangla In Hyderabad? Here's What We Know |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/akshay-kumar-and-tabu-to-shoot-climax-scene-of-bhooth-bangla-in-hyderabad-heres-what-we-know-9286349.html |website=[[News18 India]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref>

The film was shot extensively in multiple locations including [[London]], [[Jaipur]], [[Kochi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Chennai]] and [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2025 |last=Mankad |first=Himesh |title=EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar set to wrap up Bhooth Bangla on May 15; 85 days journey comes to an end |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-akshay-kumar-set-to-wrap-up-bhooth-bangla-on-may-15-85-days-journey-comes-to-an-end-1385995 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref> Principal photography was completed in May 2025, with the shooting of a song sequence featuring [[Akshay Kumar]] and [[Wamiqa Gabbi]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 May 2025 |last=Pall |first=Omair |title=Akshay Kumar Wraps Bhoot Bangla Shoot; Drops Fun BTS Song Clip With Wamiqa Gabbi |url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/94320/akshay-kumar-wraps-bhoot-bangla-shoot-drops-fun-bts-song-clip-with-wamiqa-gabbi |website=[[Mashable India]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 May 2025 |last=Sharma |first=Krishma |title=Bhooth Bangla: Forget the wrap-up, it's Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi's dance by the waterfall that has our excitement peaking; WATCH |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/updates/bhooth-bangla-forget-the-wrap-up-its-akshay-kumar-and-wamiqa-gabbis-dance-by-the-waterfall-that-has-our-excitement-peaking-watch-1388260 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref> with choreography by [[Pony Verma]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 May 2025 |title=Akshay Kumar announces wrap of Bhooth Bangla with a bts video: "Grateful for the madness, the magic, and the memories" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/akshay-kumar-announces-wrap-bhooth-bangla-bts-video-grateful-madness-magic-memories/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=5 February 2026}}</ref> [[M. R. Rajakrishnan]] worked as the film's sound designer.

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Bhooth Bangla
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Pritam]]
| released = 17 April 2026
| recorded = 
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 16:40
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| prev_title = [[Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari]]
| prev_year = 2025
| next_title = [[Cocktail 2]]
| next_year = 2026
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
| {{YouTube|mJ0xE3C7URY&pp|Bhooth Bangla – Full Album}}
}}
}}

The film's soundtrack album was composed by [[Pritam]], with lyrics written by [[Kumaar]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2025 |title=Akshay Kumar and Tabu dance to Pritam's tunes in 'Bhooth Bangla' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-and-tabu-dance-to-pritams-tunes-in-bhooth-bangla/articleshow/118024686.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref> The music rights were acquired by [[Zee Music Company]]. The first single titled "Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge", was released on 26 February 2026.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla First Song Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge Teaser Out, Full Track Releasing On THIS Date |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-first-song-ram-ji-aake-bhala-karenge-teaser-out-full-track-releasing-on-this-date-ws-l-9928848.html |website=[[News18 India]]}}</ref> The song's music video was choreographed by [[Ganesh Acharya]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2026 |last=Shukla |first=Surabhi |title=Bhooth Bangla के नए गाने में 'भूतों की वैरायटी' लेकर आए अक्षय कुमार, पुराना अंदाज देख खिल उठे फैंस के चेहरे |url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/bollywood-bhooth-bangla-song-ram-ji-aake-bhala-karenge-release-akshay-kumar-comedy-avatar-impresses-fans-40154885.html |trans-title=In the new song of Bhooth Bangla, Akshay Kumar brings a 'variety of ghosts', fans' faces light up on seeing his old style |language=hi |website=[[Jagran Prakashan|Jagran]] |access-date=26 January 2026}}</ref> Its lyrics drew comparisons to those of the song "Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor" from [[Satyajit Ray]]'s 1969 film ''[[Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 March 2026 |last=Gupta |first=Uttaran |title=Satyajit Ray's 'Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne': Singing in the dark times |url=https://www.business-standard.com/entertainment/satyajit-ray-goopy-gyne-bagha-byne-film-bengali-music-war-peace-126030100474_1.html |website=[[Business Standard]] |access-date=2 March 2026}}</ref> The second single titled "Tu Hi Disda", was released on 24 March 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 March 2026 |last=Khan |first=Lubna |title=Bhooth Bangla: Teaser Of Arijit Singh's Song 'Tu Hi Disda' From Akshay Kumar Starrer Unveiled, Fans React |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-teaser-of-arijit-singhs-song-tu-hi-disda-from-akshay-kumar-starrer-unveiled-fans-react-ws-l-9992244.html |website=[[News18 India]] |access-date=23 March 2026}}</ref> According to reports, singer [[Arijit Singh]], who had earlier announced his exit from [[playback singing]], approached the makers to perform the track, saying that he felt a strong connection with the composition and believed he could bring the required emotional depth to the song.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 March 2026 |last=Shishodia |first=Prashant |title=After Playback Exit, Arijit Singh Asks For A Song In Akshay Kumar's Bhoot Bangla |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/after-playback-exit-arijit-singh-asks-for-a-song-in-akshay-kumars-bhoot-bangla-11259594 |website=[[NDTV]] |access-date=25 March 2026}}</ref> The third single titled "O Sundari", was released on 14 April 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2026 |title=Release Time for Bhooth Bangla's Track "O Sundari": Akshay and Wamiqa's Song Commemorates Eternal Bond; Teaser Released |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-akshay-kumar-teaser-trailer-songs-article-154069173 |website=[[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom]] |access-date=13 April 2026}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge
| extra1 = [[Armaan Malik]], Aarvan, Mellow D
| lyrics1 = [[Kumaar]], Mellow D
| length1 = 3:55
| title2 = Tu Hi Disda
| extra2 = [[Arijit Singh]], [[Nikhita Gandhi]]
| lyrics2 = Kumaar
| length2 = 4:37
| title3 = O Sundari
| extra3 = [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]], [[Nakash Aziz]], [[Antara Mitra]]
| lyrics3 = Kumaar
| length3 = 3:21
| title4 = O Ri O Sanwariya
| extra4 = [[Javed Ali]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]], Prithvi Gandharv
| lyrics4 = Yatindra Mishra
| length4 = 4:47
| total_length = 16:40
}}

== Marketing ==
As a part of the film's promotional campaign, several visual assets and motion posters were released ahead of its theatrical release. The first motion poster was unveiled in September 2024 to officially announce the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2024 |last=Anand |first=Akriti |title=Akshay Kumar Drops First Look Of His Next Horror Comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' On His Birthday; Fans React |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/akshay-kumar-drops-first-look-of-his-next-horror-comedy-bhoot-bangla-fans-react-see-here-9044065.html |website=[[News18 India]] |access-date=24 February 2026}}</ref> In February 2026, the makers shared an additional motion poster featuring lead actor [[Akshay Kumar]] seated on a throne.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 February 2026 |title=Akshay Kumar drops spooky motion poster of 'Bhooth Bangla' |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-drops-spooky-motion-poster-of-bhoot-bangla20260224144941/?amp=1 |website=[[Asian News International|ANI]] |access-date=24 February 2026}}</ref> Later that month, Kumar and [[Wamiqa Gabbi]] commenced the publicity tour in [[Nashik]], Maharashtra, beginning with a college campus event that included an aerial entry and interaction with students.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 March 2026 |last=Snehanjali |first=M |title=Bhooth Bangla promotions soar as Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi make a sky-high campus entry |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-promotions-soar-as-akshay-kumar-and-wamiqa-gabbi-make-a-sky-high-campus-entry-article-13848085.html |website=[[Moneycontrol]] |access-date=2 March 2026}}</ref> The makers held a fan screening of the teaser on 11 March 2026,<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 March 2026 |title=SCOOP: Makers of Bhooth Bangla host exclusive fan screening of Akshay Kumar's film teaser ahead of launch |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-makers-bhooth-bangla-host-exclusive-fan-screening-akshay-kumars-film-teaser-ahead-launch/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=14 March 2026}}</ref> one day before its official unveiling on 12 March.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla teaser: Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav bring back Bhool Bhulaiyaa-style madness |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-teaser-akshay-kumar-paresh-rawal-and-rajpal-yadav-bring-back-bhool-bhulaiyaa-style-madness-10577927/ |website=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=12 March 2026}}</ref> Ahead of the trailer launch, large cutouts of Kumar holding [[lanterns]] were installed in cities such as [[Delhi]] and [[Jaipur]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2026 |last=Javaid |first=Arfa |title=Akshay Kumar Cutouts With Lanterns Take Over Delhi, Jaipur Before Bhooth Bangla Trailer Launch |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/akshay-kumar-cutouts-with-lanterns-take-over-delhi-jaipur-before-trailer-launch-1834771 |website=[[ABP Live]] |access-date=6 April 2026}}</ref> The official trailer was released on 6 April 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 April 2026 |title='Bhoot Bangla' trailer: Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan return to their fan favourite genre with comedy caper |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bhoot-bangla-trailer-akshay-kumar-and-priyadarshan-return-to-their-fan-favourite-genre-with-comedy-caper-13997137.html |website=[[Firstpost]] |access-date=6 April 2026}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''Bhooth Bangla'' was theatrically released on 17 April 2026. The release was subsequently delayed to avoid a box office clash with ''[[Dhurandhar: The Revenge]]''.<ref name="ReleaseDate" /><ref>{{cite web |access-date=2 April 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla postponed amid Dhurandhar frenzy: ‘This shift will allow both films the space, focus, and attention they deserve’ |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-priyadarshan-film-bhooth-bangla-postponed-amid-dhurandhar-frenzy-10615570 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> Paid preview night shows were held on 16 April 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2026 |title=SCOOP: Bhooth Bangla trailer expected to be unveiled on April 6; paid previews on April 16 under consideration|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-bhooth-bangla-trailer-expected-unveiled-april-6-paid-previews-april-16-consideration/|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=31 March 2026}}</ref> It was initially scheduled to release on 2 April 2026,<ref name=":0" /> before being postponed to 15 May 2026,<ref>{{cite web |access-date=8 January 2026 |title=Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan's Horror Comedy Bhooth Bangla To Release On May 15, 2026 |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/akshay-kumar-priyadarshans-horror-comedy-bhooth-bangla-to-release-on-may-15-2026-9816511.html |website=[[News18 India]]}}</ref> and later preponed to 10 April 2026.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=9 February 2026 |title='Bhooth Bangla' preponed: Akshay Kumar responds to horror-comedy hitting theatres on April 10 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bhooth-bangla-preponed-akshay-kumar-responds-to-horror-comedy-hitting-theatres-on-april-10/articleshow/128111582.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

=== Certification ===
During certification, a few alterations were requested by the Examining Committee, such as the replacement of certain offensive terms and deletion of an inappropriate word in the subtitles near the end of the film. In addition to this, there was a derogatory line targeting women that needed change in the first half, along with certain disclaimers to be added concerning religious and superstitious.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2026 |last=Seta |first=Fenil |title=EXCLUSIVE: CBFC replaces obscene words in Bhooth Bangla; makers voluntarily bring down the film's length by 10 minutes post-certification |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-cbfc-replaces-obscene-words-in-bhooth-bangla-makers-voluntarily-bring-down-the-films-length-by-10-minutes-post-certification/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=13 April 2026}}</ref> Following this, the film received a [[Central Board of Film Certification#U/A certificate|UA 16+]] certificate on 2 April 2026 by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] (CBFC)<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 March 2026 |title=Akshay Kumar starrer Bhooth Bangla secures UA 16 certificate; Priyadarshan film set to deliver a family-friendly summer treat |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/akshay-kumar-starrer-bhooth-bangla-secures-ua-16-certificate-priyadarshan-film-set-deliver-family-friendly-summer-treat/ |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=25 March 2026}}</ref> in a total duration of 174 minutes. However, the makers later made further voluntary cuts, which were approved on 11 April 2026, reducing the runtime to approximately 164 minutes.<ref name="RUNTIME">{{Cite web |date=13 April 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla gets UA 16+ rating, runtime reduced to 164 minutes after revisions |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-gets-ua-16-rating-runtime-reduced-to-164-minutes-after-revisions/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=13 April 2026}}</ref>
=== Home media ===
The film began streaming on [[Netflix]] from 12 June 2026.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=9 June 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla on OTT: When and where to stream the Akshay Kumar starrer |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/Jun/09/bhooth-bangla-on-ott-when-and-where-to-stream-the-akshay-kumar-starrer |website=Cinema Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=11 June 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla OTT release: When and where to watch Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan's horror comedy |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-ott-release-when-to-watch-akshay-kumar-priyadarshan-horror-comedy-on-netflix-101781166730690.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

== Reception ==

A critic from ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' rated the film 3.5/5 stars and highlighted "BHOOTH BANGLA is a fair entertainer that works best for its humour, performances and old-school Priyadarshan-style chaos. While the first half is highly enjoyable and packed with laughs, the second half loses some steam due to an underwhelming backstory and an overlong climax."<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhooth Bangla Movie Review: BHOOTH BANGLA is a fair entertainer that works best for its humour |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bhooth-bangla/critic-review/bhooth-bangla-movie-review/bhooth-bangla-is-a-fair-entertainer-that-works-best-for-its-humour/ |access-date=20 April 2026 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=16 April 2026}}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref> Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote "While the first half of Bhooth Bangla is thoroughly entertaining and keeps one hooked, a crisper narrative and a shorter runtime would have made this horror comedy far more effective. However, the screenplay turns messy, and both the creatures and some of the set pieces come across as gimmicky in places, especially toward the climax. The film’s length also feels plodding, especially in the second half, which loses steam and sharpness."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Roy |first1=Dhaval |title=Bhooth Bangla Movie Review: Akshay Kumar leads the laughs in this uneven spookfest |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bhooth-bangla/movie-review/130328148.cms |access-date=20 April 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=18 April 2026}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref>

Sana Farzeen of ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and opined "The much-anticipated Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan, falls short of delivering the expected blend of horror and comedy. The film struggles with outdated humour, weak storytelling, and lacks the excitement audiences hoped for."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Farzeen |first1=Sana |title=Bhooth Bangla review: Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan's film has few laughs, fewer scares |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/bhooth-bangla-review-priyadarshan-akshay-kumar-disappoints-few-laughs-fewer-scenes-2897467-2026-04-17 |access-date=20 April 2026 |work=[[India Today]] |date=17 April 2026}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Taher Ahmed of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and opined "‘Bhooth Bangla’ has all the teeth, but unfortunately none of the bite. While logic is often flexible in such films, here it feels more forced than forgiven. The film checks all the right boxes, albeit only on paper. The second half drifts away from horror and leans into comedy, but not in a way that works. What stands out more is the underutilisation of its characters, many of whom feel limited despite their potential."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ahmed |first1=Taher |title='Bhooth Bangla' movie review: A Horror-comedy that sucks life of both |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/bhooth-bangla-movie-review-a-horror-comedy-that-sucks-life-of-both-3971731 |access-date=20 April 2026 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |date=18 April 2026}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

Nisha Srivastava of ''[[The Sunday Guardian]]'' reviewed the film and noted "While Bhoot Bangla aims to entertain with a mix of horror and comedy, it struggles due to repetitive humour, weak storytelling, and underdeveloped characters. The story does not flow smoothly and often feels like a collection of random scenes put together without strong logic. It lacks a strong core that stays with the audience after the film ends."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Srivastava |first1=Nisha |title=Bhoot Bangla Movie Review |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/bhoot-bangla-movie-review-check-full-cast-lead-actors-supporting-roles-cameos-explained-184617/ |access-date=20 April 2026 |work=[[The Sunday Guardian]] |date=17 April 2026}}</ref> Lachmi Deb Roy of ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and opined "All about Akshay Kumar; wish there was more of Tabu and Jisshu Sengupta in a typical Priyadarshan film. It’s time for Akshay to evolve as an actor. He has proved it yet again: it is time for Bollywood to stop obsessing over stars."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Deb Roy |first1=Lachmi |title=Bhooth Bangla Movie Review: Not Akshay Kumar, wanted to see more of Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal & Jisshu Sengupta |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bhooth-bangla-movie-review-too-much-of-akshay-kumar-very-little-of-tabu-jisshu-sengupta-paresh-rawal-and-rajpal-yadav-14001423.html |access-date=20 April 2026 |work=[[Firstpost]] |date=17 April 2026}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

Radhika Sharma of ''[[NDTV]]'' rated the film 2 out 5 and noted "Bhooth Bangla should serve as an example: if you wish to sell nostalgia, at least respect the audiences who have now grown up. Give them something to hold onto besides a dilapidated story structure that can't stand on its own, even on the foundation of nostalgia."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Radhika |date=17 April 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla Review: If Not An Akshay Kumar Fan, Ye Movie Bhool Jaao |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/bhooth-bangla-review-this-akshay-kumar-priyadarshan-film-is-a-nightmare-for-diehard-bhool-bhulaiyaa-fans-2-stars-11369035 |access-date=17 April 2026 |website=[[NDTV]]}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] from ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "A couple of crucial slips never let the film recover. First off, the age shows: the supremely-fit Akshay was in his prime in ߗ now he is distinctly older than anyone else in the frame – Sengupta has to resort to heavy grey dye, but no way does he look to be Akshay’s dad; Palkar’s character is happy to marry into a family which is heavily superstitious — they get her married to a tree — that’s right, in ߪ and the worst is Gabbi’s cringey romantic track, with all that forced pouting."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=17 April 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla movie review: Akshay Kumar's dated, ungainly film makes you miss Monjulika |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bhooth-bangla-movie-review-akshay-kumar-priyadarshan-comedy-makes-you-miss-monjulika-10640947/lite/ |access-date=17 April 2026 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}{{rating|1.5|5}}</ref>

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Bhooth Bangla

2026-06-17T06:36:09Z

2001:67C:2628:647:36:1300:0:63: 2026 Indian film

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| image = Bhooth Bangla poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Priyadarshan]]
| writer =
| screenplay = {{ubl|[[Priyadarshan]]|[[Rohan Shankar]]|Abilash Nair}}
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| label1= Dialogues by
| data1 = Rohan Shankar
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| story = [[Aakash Kaushik]]
| producer = {{ubl|[[Akshay Kumar]]|[[Shobha Kapoor]]|[[Ekta Kapoor]]}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Akshay Kumar]]
* [[Paresh Rawal]]
* [[Jisshu Sengupta]]
* [[Rajpal Yadav]]
* [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]]
* [[Wamiqa Gabbi]]
* [[Asrani]]
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| cinematography = Divakar Mani
| editing = M. S. Aiyappan Nair
| music = {{ubl
| '''Songs:'''
| [[Pritam]]
| '''Score:'''
| Ronnie Raphael
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| studio = [[Balaji Motion Pictures]]<br />[[Cape of Good Films]]
| distributor = [[Pen Studios|Pen Marudhar]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2026|4|17}}
| runtime = 164 minutes<ref name="RUNTIME" />
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|120}} [[crore]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla Budget & Cast Fees: Akshay Kumar Charges ₹50 Crore; Here's How Much Tabu, Rajpal Yadav & Others Earned |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/amp/entertainment/bhooth-bangla-budget-cast-fees-akshay-kumar-charges-50-crore-heres-how-much-tabu-rajpal-yadav-others-earned |access-date=18 April 2026 |website=[[The Free Press Journal]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla Full Cast Salary: Did Akshay Kumar Take Pay Cut For Film With Priyadarshan? |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-full-cast-salary-did-akshay-kumar-take-pay-cut-for-film-with-priyadarshan-priyadarshan-tabu-wamiqa-gabbi-paresh-rawal-article-154088926 |access-date=18 April 2026 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|247.16}} crore<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bhooth Bangla Box Office|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bhooth-bangla/box-office/|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=18 April 2026}}</ref>
}}
'''''Bhooth Bangla''''' ({{translation|Haunted Mansion}}) is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[comedy horror]] film directed by [[Priyadarshan]] and produced by [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Ekta Kapoor]] and [[Shobha Kapoor]] under [[Balaji Motion Pictures]] and [[Cape of Good Films]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-11-17 |title='Akshay Kumar says jaldi sona…': Tabu on reuniting with the actor in Bhooth Bangla, how he's changed over the years |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/akshay-kumar-says-jaldi-sona-chahiye-tabu-on-reuniting-with-the-actor-in-bhooth-bangla-how-he-has-changed-over-the-years-101763368019076.html |access-date=2025-12-20 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Wamiqa Gabbi thanks Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan for a 'FUNtastic' 'Bhoot Bangla' experience: 'This had been a childhood dream' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/wamiqa-gabbi-thanks-akshay-kumar-and-priyadarshan-for-a-funtastic-bhoot-bangla-experience-this-had-been-a-childhood-dream/amp_articleshow/121261507.cms |access-date=2025-12-20 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film stars [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Paresh Rawal]], [[Jisshu Sengupta]], [[Rajpal Yadav]], [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]], [[Wamiqa Gabbi]], and [[Asrani]].

It marked Priyadarshan's second Hindi-language horror comedy film following ''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]]'' (2007), both of which star Kumar, Rawal, Yadav, [[Asrani]], and [[Manoj Joshi (actor)|Manoj Joshi]]. ''Bhooth Bangla'' was theatrically released on 17 April 2026.<ref name="ReleaseDate">{{Cite web |date=2026-03-28 |title=Producer Ekta Kapoor Delays Release of Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Bhooth Bangla' to Avoid Box-Office Competition From 'Dhurandhar 2' |url=https://varietyindia.com/producer-ekta-kapoor-delays-release-of-akshay-kumar-starrer-bhooth-bangla-to-avoid-box-office-competition-from-dhurandhar-2/ |access-date=2026-03-31 |website=Variety India}}</ref> It received mixed reviews from critics, grossing {{INR|247.16}} crore worldwide to become the [[List of Indian films of 2026|fifth highest-grossing Indian film of 2026]] as well as the [[List of Hindi films of 2026|third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026]].

== Plot ==
{{long plot|section|date=May 2026}}
During a storm in Mangalpur, stranded travelers gather at a deserted railway platform and ask an old mystic about the town's curse. He recounts the legend of Vadhusur, a demonic being said to abduct brides before their wedding night. Years earlier, a wedding party is forced through Mangalpur after floods block their route. Despite warnings from their driver, they continue, only for their bus to break down in the forest. That night, an unseen creature attacks the group and abducts the bride.

Soon after, Dushyant Acharya, the reclusive owner of the abandoned Acharya Palace, dies under mysterious circumstances. In London, his grandchildren Arjun and Meera learn that they have inherited the palace. With Meera's wedding venue cancelled, Arjun decides to restore the estate and host her wedding there. On his journey to Mangalpur, he meets Priya, a writer who claims to be investigating the disappearance of her sister, the missing bride from the earlier attack, and later saves her during an accident.

Upon arriving, Arjun is warned by the caretaker Shantaram that the palace is cursed and that Dushyant himself never stayed there overnight. Arjun dismisses the warnings and spends a night inside unharmed, convincing him that the stories are superstition. However, he discovers a sealed prayer room inside the palace whose key has vanished. When Arjun hires workers and the wedding planner Jagdish to begin preparations, increasingly strange incidents occur around the palace. After Sunder mishandles an electrical wire, Arjun is electrocuted and briefly dies before Priya revives him through CPR. Sunder eventually becomes possessed and leads Arjun and Jagdish to Vadhusur's temple. Curious because of her investigation, Priya convinces Arjun to take her there as well. At the temple, they witness a massive swarm of bats even in daylight and hide in the light as a figure resembling Vadhusur briefly emerges.

Shantaram explains Vadhusur's origin. Born from the union of a demon maiden and a divine son, Vadhusur was rejected by both gods and demons. Fatally wounded, his mother fled to the realm of darkness and entrusted him to Andhkarta, the King of Darkness, who raised him in isolation. After severe penance, Vadhusur received a boon from Lord Shiva granting him immortality, with death possible only by his own hand or by one of his own bloodline. When he later waged war against the gods, they realized they could not win and asked Lord Vishnu for help. He sent a celestial apsara to deceive him. Vadhusur fell in love with her but she said he could not touch her until they married. He agreed, but during the ceremony she stabbed him with an enchanted dagger hidden in the wedding garland. His body was buried beneath the earth, while his soul survived. Enraged by betrayal from a bride, he began hunting newlywed women, becoming known as Vadhusur.

As Meera's wedding preparations continue, the hauntings inside the palace grow more violent. Arjun consults his father Vasudev, who advises him to contact a priest. The priest believes the wedding may still be safely completed but is unable to come immediately and sends his disciple instead. The disciple investigates the palace and is violently repelled by the sealed prayer room. Realizing that something unnatural is present, he urges everyone to keep lamps burning throughout the palace, explaining that the evil gains strength in darkness.

The disciple asks Arjun to drive him to the train station before sunset, but a follower of Vadhusur performs a ritual that brings a storm and darkness over the area. Their car is blocked by a fallen electrical pole, forcing them to flee toward a temple. Before they can reach safety, the disciple is killed. The priest then confirms that Vadhusur never truly left Mangalpur. Since cancelling the wedding could expose the family to disgrace and make the groom's family believe Meera is cursed, he instructs Arjun to open the locked prayer room, complete the wedding before noon, and ensure that the newlyweds cross the Ganges before sunset. If this is done, he assures them they will be safe. After they leave, he discovers that twelve brides have already been sacrificed as part of a ritual to resurrect Vadhusur and that only one more sacrifice is needed.

Arjun and Vasudev search for the missing key and uncover the hidden truth of their family. Vasudev reveals that Arjun's grandfather, Guruji (Dushyant Acharya), had once been the priest responsible for keeping Vadhusur dormant through nightly mantras. Guruji's son Madhav and his disciple Vasudev both lived under his guidance in Mangalpur, where Vasudev and a young woman named Yashodha fell in love. Madhav also desired Yashodha.

Guruji had created a device that automatically played the sacred chants from sunset to sunrise, preventing Vadhusur from awakening. He also believed that if Vadhusur failed to revive for 36,000 moons, he would perish forever. When Vasudev and Yashodha's marriage was arranged, Madhav sabotaged the device so the mantras played in reverse, partially summoning Vadhusur in exchange for Yashodha. Guruji stopped him but feared that Madhav had not been freed from Vadhusur's influence. To prevent disaster, Guruji demanded an honorarium from Vasudev: he had to give up Yashodha and tell no one the truth.

Forced to obey, Vasudev cruelly rejects Yashodha, making her believe he never loved her. With her family arriving and her father wishing to see her married, Guruji arranges her marriage to Madhav. Afterward, Guruji abandons the temple, fearing his son remains corrupted. Yashodha later discovers that Madhav is still partially possessed and flees to Vasudev, who rescues her. The two leave Mangalpur forever. Arjun then learns the final truth: Vasudev is not his biological father, and he is actually Madhav's son.

The priest concludes Guruji had orchestrated the inheritance before his death in the hope that a final wedding at the palace would fully resurrect Vadhusur and free his son from serving as the demon's vessel. It is then confirmed that the hauntings and the figure believed to be Vadhusur were actually caused by the partially possessed Madhav, who had been serving as Vadhusur's vessel. As the wedding approaches, Arjun insists that the ceremony be held during the day in accordance with the priest's warning, while Rahul's family demands a nighttime wedding because of the auspicious timing. Realizing that cancelling the wedding would emotionally destroy Meera while proceeding at night could cost her life, Arjun reluctantly agrees to proceed at night and vows to protect her.

During the ceremony, the possessed Sunder shuts down the generator and the palace is plunged into darkness as strong winds extinguish every lamp and candle. Arjun hides Meera beneath a light source and tells everyone else to stay inside their rooms, but an unseen force abducts her. As he searches for his sister, Arjun sees the spirits of Vadhusur's previous victims and follows the possessed Meera to Vadhusur's temple. There, he discovers cultists performing a resurrection ritual with the dead brides and Meera as the final sacrifice.

Arjun attempts to save her but is confronted by Madhav in his demonic form and is defeated as Vadhusur slowly begins reviving. Meanwhile, Vasudev and the priest break into the sealed prayer room and activate Guruji's mantra device, weakening Madhav and slowing the ritual. Recovering, Arjun tears off a lightning-charged branch from the celestial apsara's sacred tree and uses it to kill Madhav, causing the resurrection ritual to fail. The temple collapses, and Arjun escapes with Meera through a hidden passage connecting the temple to the prayer room. Meera regains consciousness with no memory of what occurred.

Afterward, Arjun angrily confronts Rahul's father for insisting on the nighttime wedding and nearly getting everyone killed, declaring that birth charts are written by humans, not by gods. Priya then admits that she has feelings for Arjun but cannot accept him because she is already married, before quietly leaving. Confused, Arjun checks a camera from their earlier visit to Vadhusur's temple and discovers that every photograph and video shows him alone, revealing that Priya was a ghost and possibly the missing bride herself.

The story returns to the railway platform, where the travelers ask how Arjun was able to see the spirits of the dead brides. The old mystic explains that when Arjun briefly died during the earlier electrocution, he gained the ability to see spirits, as only the dead can see the dead. The mystic then reveals himself to be Arjun, who remained in Mangalpur and has spent the last twenty-four years performing rituals for the peace of Madhav's soul. As a train arrives, he bids the travelers farewell and reminds them that there are many kinds of ghosts in this world.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Akshay Kumar]] in a [[dual role]] as
** Arjun Acharya, Madhav's and Yashodha's son
** Madhav Acharya, Arjun's biological father and Dushyant Acharya's son
* [[Paresh Rawal]] as Jagdish Manikchand Roopkamal Kewalramani, a [[wedding planner]] from [[Karol Bagh]], Delhi, and Balli's maternal uncle.
* [[Jisshu Sengupta]] as Dr. Vasudev Acharya, a [[theologian]], Arjun's adopted father and Meera's biological father
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Sunder "Balli" Bajwa, an electrician, the maternal nephew of Jagdish Kewalramani.
* [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] as Yashodha, a dancer, Arjun and Meera's mother, Madhav's first wife, and later Vasudev's wife and the daughter of Dushyant Guruji's [[Calcutta]]-based friend, Jeetendra Bandhopadhyay. ([[Flashback (narrative)|flashback appearance]])
* [[Mithila Palkar]] as Meera Acharya, Arjun's [[half-sister]], Vasudev and Yashodha's daughter
* [[Wamiqa Gabbi]] in a dual role as
** Priya
** Chitra
* [[Asrani]] as Shantaram Yadav / Shambhu Babu, the manager of Acharya palace
* [[Rajesh Sharma (actor)|Rajesh Sharma]] as Dushyant Acharya, Madhav's father and Arjun's grandfather
* [[Manoj Joshi (actor)|Manoj Joshi]] as Govind Maharaj
* [[Zakir Hussain (actor)|Zakir Hussain]] as Vashisht Sharma, respectfully known as Vashisht Guruji
* [[Bhavna Pani]] as Ragini
* Perin Malde as Rahul
* Manu Menon as Kali
* [[Alexx O'Nell]] as Richard Gardener, a [[British people|British]] [[lawyer]]
* Abhishek Bharadwaj as Pandit Ram Shashtri, a disciple of Vashisht Guruji.
* [[Chhaya Vora]] as Rahul's grandmother
* Swatantra Bharat as Groom's brother in the bus
}}

== Production ==
=== Development ===
''Bhooth Bangla'' was officially announced in September 2024 with a motion poster revealed by lead actor [[Akshay Kumar]] on his 57th birthday,<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2024 |title=On his birthday, Akshay Kumar announces collaboration with Priyadarshan after 14 years, drops FIRST look of 'Bhoot Bangla' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/on-his-birthday-akshay-kumar-announces-collaboration-with-priyadarshan-after-14-years-drops-first-look-of-bhoot-bangla-netizens-react-see-inside/articleshow/113182923.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref> marking his seventh collaboration with director [[Priyadarshan]], 14 years after [[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|''Khatta Meetha'']] (2010).<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2024 |last=Arya |first=Prachi |title=Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan reunite after 14 years for Bhooth Bangla. See poster |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/akshay-kumar-priyadarshan-14-years-bhooth-bangla-motion-poster-birthday-2596264-2024-09-09 |website=[[India Today]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref> The film is produced by [[Shobha Kapoor]] and [[Ekta Kapoor]] under [[Balaji Motion Pictures]] in association with Akshay Kumar's production company, [[Cape of Good Films]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2024 |title=Akshay Kumar to team up with Priyadarshan for 'Bhooth Bangla' after 14 years |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2024/Sep/09/akshay-kumar-to-team-up-with-priyadarshan-for-bhooth-bangla-after-14-years |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref> The film's screenplay was written by [[Rohan Shankar]], Abilash Nair and Priyadarshan. Rohan Shankar also wrote the dialogues, while the story was developed by [[Aakash Kaushik]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2026 |last=Bhattacharya |first=Trisha |title=Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla locks new April release date – All you need to know about Priyadarshan's film |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-s-bhooth-bangla-locks-new-april-release-date-all-you-need-to-know-about-priyadarshans-film-11770475237280.html |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |access-date=14 February 2026}}</ref>

{{bq|''Bhooth Bangla'' is a [[horror-comedy]] based on Indian mythology and [[black magic]], with inspiration drawn from ancient texts such as the [[Vedas]] and the [[Mahabharata]].|author=Priyadarshan<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2024 |last=Jha |first=Subhash |title=Priyadarshan on the subject of his Akshay Kumar starrer Bhooth Bangla, "It is based on mythology and black magic, it is inspired by Vedas and Mahabharat" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/priyadarshan-subject-akshay-kumar-starrer-bhooth-bangla-based-mythology-black-magic-inspired-vedas-mahabharat/ |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>}}

=== Casting ===
Following the film's announcement in September 2024, [[Paresh Rawal]], [[Rajpal Yadav]], and [[Asrani]]—longtime collaborators of director [[Priyadarshan]] were confirmed as part of the cast.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2024 |title=Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani join Akshay Kumar for Priyadarshan's 'Bhoot Bangla' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/paresh-rawal-rajpal-yadav-asrani-join-akshay-kumar-for-priyadarshans-bhoot-bangla |website=[[Telangana Today]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref> In October 2024, [[Wamiqa Gabbi]] was confirmed as the female lead.{{cn|date=April 2026}} In January 2025, [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] and [[Mithila Palkar]] were added to the cast, with reports stating that Palkar would portray the sister of [[Akshay Kumar]]'s character,<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 January 2025 |title=Tabu joins the cast of Akshay Kumar starrer Bhooth Bangla; actress drops pic |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/tabu-joins-cast-akshay-kumar-starrer-bhooth-bangla-actress-drops-pic/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=19 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 January 2025 |last=Cyril |first=Grace |title=Mithila Palkar Joins Akshay Kumar, Tabu For Bhooth Bangla: Report |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/mithila-palkar-joins-akshay-kumar-tabu-for-bhooth-bangla-report-9205644.html |website=[[News18 India]] |access-date=19 February 2026}}</ref> which was later confirmed by Kumar in his television game show ''Wheel of Fortune''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 February 2026 |title=Mithila Palkar To Play Akshay Kumar's Sister in 'Bhooth Bangla' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/mithila-palkar-to-play-akshay-kumars-sister-in-bhooth-bangla |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter India]] |access-date=25 February 2026}}</ref> Palkar later revealed that [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]] had recommended her to director Priyadarshan, which helped her secure the role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2026 |title=Mithila Palkar credits Kalyani Priyadarshan for landing role in Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/08/mithila-palkar-credits-kalyani-priyadarshan-for-landing-role-in-akshay-kumars-bhooth-bangla |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=8 April 2026}}</ref> In March 2025, [[Jisshu Sengupta]] was confirmed to have joined the cast, with the announcement made by the makers on his birthday.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2025 |title='Bhooth Bangla': Bengali star Jisshu Sengupta joins cast of Akshay Kumar's next with Priyadarshan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/akshay-kumar-bhooth-bangla-jisshu-sengupta-priyadarshan/article69336199.ece |website=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=19 February 2026}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] began in December 2024 in [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2024 |title=Akshay Kumar starts shooting for 'Bhooth Bangla', film to release in April 2026 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-starts-shooting-for-bhooth-bangla-film-to-release-in-april-2026/articleshow/116163216.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2024 |last=Arya |first=Prachi |title=Akshay Kumar begins filming of Bhooth Bangla, to release in 2026 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/akshay-kumar-bhooth-bangla-shooting-priyadarshan-horror-comedy-poster-2647482-2024-12-10 |website=[[India Today]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref> The production later moved to [[Jaipur]], Rajasthan in January 2025 for its next shooting schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 January 2025 |title=Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla moves to Jaipur for next schedule |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/akshay-kumar-priyadarshans-bhooth-bangla-moves-jaipur-next-schedule/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref> Portions of the film were shot at several locations, including [[Galtaji]] temple,<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 January 2025 |last=Kaur |first=Jasleen |title=Akshay Kumar shoots for Bhoot Bangla in Jaipur, seen enjoying sun and sipping tea on roof of vanity van |url=https://www.ptcnews.tv/entertainment/akshay-kumar-shoots-for-bhoot-bangla-in-jaipur-seen-enjoying-sun-and-sipping-tea-on-roof-of-vanity-van-4404542 |website=[[PTC News]] |access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref> [[Sisodiya Rani Bagh]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 January 2025 |title=जयपुर में अक्षय कुमार ने शुरू की 'भूत बंगला' की शूटिंग, सिसोदिया रानी के बाग में लगाया सेट |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!entertainment/akshay-kumar-started-shooting-for-bhoot-bangla-in-jaipur-set-up-in-sisodia-ranis-garden-rajasthan-news-rjs25011504174 |trans-title=Akshay Kumar begins shooting for Bhooth Bangla in Jaipur, sets erected at Sisodia Rani Bagh |language=hi |website=[[ETV Bharat]] |access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref> and Chomu Palace, a location previously used by Priyadarshan for his 2007 film ''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 January 2025 |last=Mankad |first=Himesh |title=EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla has a strong Bhool Bhulaiyaa connect – Here's how |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-akshay-kumar-and-priyadarshans-bhooth-bangla-has-a-strong-bhool-bhulaiyaa-connect-heres-how-1366059 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 March 2026 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar reveals returning to Chomu Palace again for Bhooth Bangla after Bhool Bhulaiyaa; Priyadarshan addresses comparisons with the psychological thriller |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-akshay-kumar-reveals-returning-chomu-palace-bhooth-bangla-bhool-bhulaiyaa-priyadarshan-addresses-comparisons-psychological-thriller/ |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=28 March 2026}}</ref>

The film's [[Production designer|production design]] was handled by [[Art director#In film|art director]] [[Sabu Cyril]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2025 |title=Akshay Kumar And Tabu to shoot climax scene of 'Bhooth Bangla' in Hyderabad; Reports |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-and-tabu-to-shoot-climax-scene-of-bhooth-bangla-in-hyderabad-reports/articleshow/119973450.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref> In April 2025, the makers shot the climax portions of the film in [[Hyderabad]], where a large palace set was created at [[Ramoji Film City]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2025 |title=Akshay Kumar, Tabu set to shoot Bhooth Bangla's climax in Hyderabad |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/akshay-kumar-tabu-set-shoot-bhooth-banglas-climax-hyderabad/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2025 |last=Anand |first=Akriti |title=Akshay Kumar And Tabu To Shoot Climax Scene Of Bhooth Bangla In Hyderabad? Here's What We Know |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/akshay-kumar-and-tabu-to-shoot-climax-scene-of-bhooth-bangla-in-hyderabad-heres-what-we-know-9286349.html |website=[[News18 India]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref>

The film was shot extensively in multiple locations including [[London]], [[Jaipur]], [[Kochi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Chennai]] and [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2025 |last=Mankad |first=Himesh |title=EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar set to wrap up Bhooth Bangla on May 15; 85 days journey comes to an end |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-akshay-kumar-set-to-wrap-up-bhooth-bangla-on-may-15-85-days-journey-comes-to-an-end-1385995 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref> Principal photography was completed in May 2025, with the shooting of a song sequence featuring [[Akshay Kumar]] and [[Wamiqa Gabbi]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 May 2025 |last=Pall |first=Omair |title=Akshay Kumar Wraps Bhoot Bangla Shoot; Drops Fun BTS Song Clip With Wamiqa Gabbi |url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/94320/akshay-kumar-wraps-bhoot-bangla-shoot-drops-fun-bts-song-clip-with-wamiqa-gabbi |website=[[Mashable India]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 May 2025 |last=Sharma |first=Krishma |title=Bhooth Bangla: Forget the wrap-up, it's Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi's dance by the waterfall that has our excitement peaking; WATCH |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/updates/bhooth-bangla-forget-the-wrap-up-its-akshay-kumar-and-wamiqa-gabbis-dance-by-the-waterfall-that-has-our-excitement-peaking-watch-1388260 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref> with choreography by [[Pony Verma]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 May 2025 |title=Akshay Kumar announces wrap of Bhooth Bangla with a bts video: "Grateful for the madness, the magic, and the memories" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/akshay-kumar-announces-wrap-bhooth-bangla-bts-video-grateful-madness-magic-memories/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=5 February 2026}}</ref> [[M. R. Rajakrishnan]] worked as the film's sound designer.

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Bhooth Bangla
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Pritam]]
| released = 17 April 2026
| recorded = 
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 16:40
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| prev_title = [[Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari]]
| prev_year = 2025
| next_title = [[Cocktail 2]]
| next_year = 2026
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
| {{YouTube|mJ0xE3C7URY&pp|Bhooth Bangla – Full Album}}
}}
}}

The film's soundtrack album was composed by [[Pritam]], with lyrics written by [[Kumaar]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2025 |title=Akshay Kumar and Tabu dance to Pritam's tunes in 'Bhooth Bangla' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-and-tabu-dance-to-pritams-tunes-in-bhooth-bangla/articleshow/118024686.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref> The music rights were acquired by [[Zee Music Company]]. The first single titled "Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge", was released on 26 February 2026.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=25 February 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla First Song Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge Teaser Out, Full Track Releasing On THIS Date |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-first-song-ram-ji-aake-bhala-karenge-teaser-out-full-track-releasing-on-this-date-ws-l-9928848.html |website=[[News18 India]]}}</ref> The song's music video was choreographed by [[Ganesh Acharya]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2026 |last=Shukla |first=Surabhi |title=Bhooth Bangla के नए गाने में 'भूतों की वैरायटी' लेकर आए अक्षय कुमार, पुराना अंदाज देख खिल उठे फैंस के चेहरे |url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/bollywood-bhooth-bangla-song-ram-ji-aake-bhala-karenge-release-akshay-kumar-comedy-avatar-impresses-fans-40154885.html |trans-title=In the new song of Bhooth Bangla, Akshay Kumar brings a 'variety of ghosts', fans' faces light up on seeing his old style |language=hi |website=[[Jagran Prakashan|Jagran]] |access-date=26 January 2026}}</ref> Its lyrics drew comparisons to those of the song "Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor" from [[Satyajit Ray]]'s 1969 film ''[[Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 March 2026 |last=Gupta |first=Uttaran |title=Satyajit Ray's 'Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne': Singing in the dark times |url=https://www.business-standard.com/entertainment/satyajit-ray-goopy-gyne-bagha-byne-film-bengali-music-war-peace-126030100474_1.html |website=[[Business Standard]] |access-date=2 March 2026}}</ref> The second single titled "Tu Hi Disda", was released on 24 March 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 March 2026 |last=Khan |first=Lubna |title=Bhooth Bangla: Teaser Of Arijit Singh's Song 'Tu Hi Disda' From Akshay Kumar Starrer Unveiled, Fans React |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-teaser-of-arijit-singhs-song-tu-hi-disda-from-akshay-kumar-starrer-unveiled-fans-react-ws-l-9992244.html |website=[[News18 India]] |access-date=23 March 2026}}</ref> According to reports, singer [[Arijit Singh]], who had earlier announced his exit from [[playback singing]], approached the makers to perform the track, saying that he felt a strong connection with the composition and believed he could bring the required emotional depth to the song.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 March 2026 |last=Shishodia |first=Prashant |title=After Playback Exit, Arijit Singh Asks For A Song In Akshay Kumar's Bhoot Bangla |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/after-playback-exit-arijit-singh-asks-for-a-song-in-akshay-kumars-bhoot-bangla-11259594 |website=[[NDTV]] |access-date=25 March 2026}}</ref> The third single titled "O Sundari", was released on 14 April 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2026 |title=Release Time for Bhooth Bangla's Track "O Sundari": Akshay and Wamiqa's Song Commemorates Eternal Bond; Teaser Released |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-akshay-kumar-teaser-trailer-songs-article-154069173 |website=[[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom]] |access-date=13 April 2026}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge
| extra1 = [[Armaan Malik]], Aarvan, Mellow D
| lyrics1 = [[Kumaar]], Mellow D
| length1 = 3:55
| title2 = Tu Hi Disda
| extra2 = [[Arijit Singh]], [[Nikhita Gandhi]]
| lyrics2 = Kumaar
| length2 = 4:37
| title3 = O Sundari
| extra3 = [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]], [[Nakash Aziz]], [[Antara Mitra]]
| lyrics3 = Kumaar
| length3 = 3:21
| title4 = O Ri O Sanwariya
| extra4 = [[Javed Ali]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]], Prithvi Gandharv
| lyrics4 = Yatindra Mishra
| length4 = 4:47
| total_length = 16:40
}}

== Marketing ==
As a part of the film's promotional campaign, several visual assets and motion posters were released ahead of its theatrical release. The first motion poster was unveiled in September 2024 to officially announce the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2024 |last=Anand |first=Akriti |title=Akshay Kumar Drops First Look Of His Next Horror Comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' On His Birthday; Fans React |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/akshay-kumar-drops-first-look-of-his-next-horror-comedy-bhoot-bangla-fans-react-see-here-9044065.html |website=[[News18 India]] |access-date=24 February 2026}}</ref> In February 2026, the makers shared an additional motion poster featuring lead actor [[Akshay Kumar]] seated on a throne.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 February 2026 |title=Akshay Kumar drops spooky motion poster of 'Bhooth Bangla' |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-drops-spooky-motion-poster-of-bhoot-bangla20260224144941/?amp=1 |website=[[Asian News International|ANI]] |access-date=24 February 2026}}</ref> Later that month, Kumar and [[Wamiqa Gabbi]] commenced the publicity tour in [[Nashik]], Maharashtra, beginning with a college campus event that included an aerial entry and interaction with students.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 March 2026 |last=Snehanjali |first=M |title=Bhooth Bangla promotions soar as Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi make a sky-high campus entry |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-promotions-soar-as-akshay-kumar-and-wamiqa-gabbi-make-a-sky-high-campus-entry-article-13848085.html |website=[[Moneycontrol]] |access-date=2 March 2026}}</ref> The makers held a fan screening of the teaser on 11 March 2026,<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 March 2026 |title=SCOOP: Makers of Bhooth Bangla host exclusive fan screening of Akshay Kumar's film teaser ahead of launch |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-makers-bhooth-bangla-host-exclusive-fan-screening-akshay-kumars-film-teaser-ahead-launch/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=14 March 2026}}</ref> one day before its official unveiling on 12 March.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla teaser: Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav bring back Bhool Bhulaiyaa-style madness |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-teaser-akshay-kumar-paresh-rawal-and-rajpal-yadav-bring-back-bhool-bhulaiyaa-style-madness-10577927/ |website=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=12 March 2026}}</ref> Ahead of the trailer launch, large cutouts of Kumar holding [[lanterns]] were installed in cities such as [[Delhi]] and [[Jaipur]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2026 |last=Javaid |first=Arfa |title=Akshay Kumar Cutouts With Lanterns Take Over Delhi, Jaipur Before Bhooth Bangla Trailer Launch |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/akshay-kumar-cutouts-with-lanterns-take-over-delhi-jaipur-before-trailer-launch-1834771 |website=[[ABP Live]] |access-date=6 April 2026}}</ref> The official trailer was released on 6 April 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 April 2026 |title='Bhoot Bangla' trailer: Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan return to their fan favourite genre with comedy caper |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bhoot-bangla-trailer-akshay-kumar-and-priyadarshan-return-to-their-fan-favourite-genre-with-comedy-caper-13997137.html |website=[[Firstpost]] |access-date=6 April 2026}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''Bhooth Bangla'' was theatrically released on 17 April 2026. The release was subsequently delayed to avoid a box office clash with ''[[Dhurandhar: The Revenge]]''.<ref name="ReleaseDate" /><ref>{{cite web |access-date=2 April 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla postponed amid Dhurandhar frenzy: ‘This shift will allow both films the space, focus, and attention they deserve’ |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-priyadarshan-film-bhooth-bangla-postponed-amid-dhurandhar-frenzy-10615570 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> Paid preview night shows were held on 16 April 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2026 |title=SCOOP: Bhooth Bangla trailer expected to be unveiled on April 6; paid previews on April 16 under consideration|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-bhooth-bangla-trailer-expected-unveiled-april-6-paid-previews-april-16-consideration/|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=31 March 2026}}</ref> It was initially scheduled to release on 2 April 2026,<ref name=":0" /> before being postponed to 15 May 2026,<ref>{{cite web |access-date=8 January 2026 |title=Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan's Horror Comedy Bhooth Bangla To Release On May 15, 2026 |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/akshay-kumar-priyadarshans-horror-comedy-bhooth-bangla-to-release-on-may-15-2026-9816511.html |website=[[News18 India]]}}</ref> and later preponed to 10 April 2026.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=9 February 2026 |title='Bhooth Bangla' preponed: Akshay Kumar responds to horror-comedy hitting theatres on April 10 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bhooth-bangla-preponed-akshay-kumar-responds-to-horror-comedy-hitting-theatres-on-april-10/articleshow/128111582.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

=== Certification ===
During certification, a few alterations were requested by the Examining Committee, such as the replacement of certain offensive terms and deletion of an inappropriate word in the subtitles near the end of the film. In addition to this, there was a derogatory line targeting women that needed change in the first half, along with certain disclaimers to be added concerning religious and superstitious.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2026 |last=Seta |first=Fenil |title=EXCLUSIVE: CBFC replaces obscene words in Bhooth Bangla; makers voluntarily bring down the film's length by 10 minutes post-certification |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-cbfc-replaces-obscene-words-in-bhooth-bangla-makers-voluntarily-bring-down-the-films-length-by-10-minutes-post-certification/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=13 April 2026}}</ref> Following this, the film received a [[Central Board of Film Certification#U/A certificate|UA 16+]] certificate on 2 April 2026 by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] (CBFC)<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 March 2026 |title=Akshay Kumar starrer Bhooth Bangla secures UA 16 certificate; Priyadarshan film set to deliver a family-friendly summer treat |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/akshay-kumar-starrer-bhooth-bangla-secures-ua-16-certificate-priyadarshan-film-set-deliver-family-friendly-summer-treat/ |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=25 March 2026}}</ref> in a total duration of 174 minutes. However, the makers later made further voluntary cuts, which were approved on 11 April 2026, reducing the runtime to approximately 164 minutes.<ref name="RUNTIME">{{Cite web |date=13 April 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla gets UA 16+ rating, runtime reduced to 164 minutes after revisions |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-gets-ua-16-rating-runtime-reduced-to-164-minutes-after-revisions/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=13 April 2026}}</ref>
=== Home media ===
The film began streaming on [[Netflix]] from 12 June 2026.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=9 June 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla on OTT: When and where to stream the Akshay Kumar starrer |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/Jun/09/bhooth-bangla-on-ott-when-and-where-to-stream-the-akshay-kumar-starrer |website=Cinema Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=11 June 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla OTT release: When and where to watch Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan's horror comedy |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/bhooth-bangla-ott-release-when-to-watch-akshay-kumar-priyadarshan-horror-comedy-on-netflix-101781166730690.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

== Reception ==

A critic from ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' rated the film 3.5/5 stars and highlighted "BHOOTH BANGLA is a fair entertainer that works best for its humour, performances and old-school Priyadarshan-style chaos. While the first half is highly enjoyable and packed with laughs, the second half loses some steam due to an underwhelming backstory and an overlong climax."<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhooth Bangla Movie Review: BHOOTH BANGLA is a fair entertainer that works best for its humour |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bhooth-bangla/critic-review/bhooth-bangla-movie-review/bhooth-bangla-is-a-fair-entertainer-that-works-best-for-its-humour/ |access-date=20 April 2026 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=16 April 2026}}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref> Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote "While the first half of Bhooth Bangla is thoroughly entertaining and keeps one hooked, a crisper narrative and a shorter runtime would have made this horror comedy far more effective. However, the screenplay turns messy, and both the creatures and some of the set pieces come across as gimmicky in places, especially toward the climax. The film’s length also feels plodding, especially in the second half, which loses steam and sharpness."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Roy |first1=Dhaval |title=Bhooth Bangla Movie Review: Akshay Kumar leads the laughs in this uneven spookfest |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bhooth-bangla/movie-review/130328148.cms |access-date=20 April 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=18 April 2026}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref>

Sana Farzeen of ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and opined "The much-anticipated Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan, falls short of delivering the expected blend of horror and comedy. The film struggles with outdated humour, weak storytelling, and lacks the excitement audiences hoped for."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Farzeen |first1=Sana |title=Bhooth Bangla review: Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan's film has few laughs, fewer scares |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/bhooth-bangla-review-priyadarshan-akshay-kumar-disappoints-few-laughs-fewer-scenes-2897467-2026-04-17 |access-date=20 April 2026 |work=[[India Today]] |date=17 April 2026}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Taher Ahmed of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and opined "‘Bhooth Bangla’ has all the teeth, but unfortunately none of the bite. While logic is often flexible in such films, here it feels more forced than forgiven. The film checks all the right boxes, albeit only on paper. The second half drifts away from horror and leans into comedy, but not in a way that works. What stands out more is the underutilisation of its characters, many of whom feel limited despite their potential."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ahmed |first1=Taher |title='Bhooth Bangla' movie review: A Horror-comedy that sucks life of both |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/bhooth-bangla-movie-review-a-horror-comedy-that-sucks-life-of-both-3971731 |access-date=20 April 2026 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |date=18 April 2026}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

Nisha Srivastava of ''[[The Sunday Guardian]]'' reviewed the film and noted "While Bhoot Bangla aims to entertain with a mix of horror and comedy, it struggles due to repetitive humour, weak storytelling, and underdeveloped characters. The story does not flow smoothly and often feels like a collection of random scenes put together without strong logic. It lacks a strong core that stays with the audience after the film ends."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Srivastava |first1=Nisha |title=Bhoot Bangla Movie Review |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/bhoot-bangla-movie-review-check-full-cast-lead-actors-supporting-roles-cameos-explained-184617/ |access-date=20 April 2026 |work=[[The Sunday Guardian]] |date=17 April 2026}}</ref> Lachmi Deb Roy of ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and opined "All about Akshay Kumar; wish there was more of Tabu and Jisshu Sengupta in a typical Priyadarshan film. It’s time for Akshay to evolve as an actor. He has proved it yet again: it is time for Bollywood to stop obsessing over stars."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Deb Roy |first1=Lachmi |title=Bhooth Bangla Movie Review: Not Akshay Kumar, wanted to see more of Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal & Jisshu Sengupta |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bhooth-bangla-movie-review-too-much-of-akshay-kumar-very-little-of-tabu-jisshu-sengupta-paresh-rawal-and-rajpal-yadav-14001423.html |access-date=20 April 2026 |work=[[Firstpost]] |date=17 April 2026}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

Radhika Sharma of ''[[NDTV]]'' rated the film 2 out 5 and noted "Bhooth Bangla should serve as an example: if you wish to sell nostalgia, at least respect the audiences who have now grown up. Give them something to hold onto besides a dilapidated story structure that can't stand on its own, even on the foundation of nostalgia."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Radhika |date=17 April 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla Review: If Not An Akshay Kumar Fan, Ye Movie Bhool Jaao |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/bhooth-bangla-review-this-akshay-kumar-priyadarshan-film-is-a-nightmare-for-diehard-bhool-bhulaiyaa-fans-2-stars-11369035 |access-date=17 April 2026 |website=[[NDTV]]}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] from ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "A couple of crucial slips never let the film recover. First off, the age shows: the supremely-fit Akshay was in his prime in ߗ now he is distinctly older than anyone else in the frame – Sengupta has to resort to heavy grey dye, but no way does he look to be Akshay’s dad; Palkar’s character is happy to marry into a family which is heavily superstitious — they get her married to a tree — that’s right, in ߪ and the worst is Gabbi’s cringey romantic track, with all that forced pouting."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=17 April 2026 |title=Bhooth Bangla movie review: Akshay Kumar's dated, ungainly film makes you miss Monjulika |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bhooth-bangla-movie-review-akshay-kumar-priyadarshan-comedy-makes-you-miss-monjulika-10640947/lite/ |access-date=17 April 2026 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}{{rating|1.5|5}}</ref>

== References ==
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Bhooth Bangla

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| name = Bhooth Bangla
| director = [[Priyadarshan]]
| producer = {{ubl|[[Akshay Kumar]]|[[Shobha Kapoor]]|[[Ekta Kapoor]]}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2026|4|17}}
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| starring = {{Plainlist| * [[Akshay Kumar]] * [[Paresh Rawal]] * [[Jisshu Sengupta]] * [[Rajpal Yadav]] * [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] * [[Wamiqa Gabbi]] * [[Asrani]] }}
| screenplay = {{ubl|[[Priyadarshan]]|[[Rohan Shankar]]|Abilash Nair}} {{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes | label1= Dialogues by | data1 = Rohan Shankar }}
| music =
| runtime = 164 minutes
}}

'''Bhooth Bangla''' is a {{Film date|df=yes|2026|4|17}} India Hindi-language film directed by [[Priyadarshan]].

== References ==

{{Reflist}}

[[Category:India films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language films]]

Rohan Shankar

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| name = Rohan Shankar Ghuge
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| education =
| notable_works =
| spouse = Varsha Sharma
| children = 1
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'''Rohan Shankar''' is an Indian screenwriter who predominantly works in Hindi films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-18 |title=69th National Film Awards: President honours Waheeda Rehman, other winners {{!}} The Arunachal Times |url=https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2023/10/18/69th-national-film-awards-president-honours-waheeda-rehman-other-winners/ |access-date=2025-10-30 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-12-07 |title=Rohan Shankar and Laxman Utekar aim to collaborate again |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rohan-shankar-and-laxman-utekar-aim-to-collaborate-again/articleshow/79598078.cms |access-date=2025-10-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Career ==
Born in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India, Shankar was raised in [[Kalyan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jaffer |first=Askari |date=2021-08-01 |title=Rohan Shankar shares about his ups and downs |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/bollywood/rohan-shankar-shares-about-his-ups-and-downs-699152 |access-date=2025-11-07 |website=thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> He began his career in [[Marathi cinema]], as writer for the film [[Lalbaugchi Rani|''Lalbaughchi Rani'']], directed by [[Laxman Utekar]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=लालबागच्या राणीची 'सुद्ध मनाची' गोष्ट |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/cine-review/cinereview-lalbaugchi-rani/moviereview/52562701.cms |access-date=2025-11-04 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Dialogues
!Story
!Screenplay
!Notes
!Ref
|-
|2016
|[[Lalbaugchi Rani|''Lalbaughchi Rani'']]
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}

|{{Yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-12-06 |title=Rohan Shankar: I had never thought I will act in Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rohan-shankar-i-had-never-thought-i-will-act-in-suraj-pe-mangal-bhari/articleshow/79596334.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-10-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|''[[Luka Chuppi]]''
|{{Yes}}

|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-10 |title=I am getting freedom to explore content like never before: Rohan Shankar |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/i-am-getting-freedom-to-explore-content-like-never-before-rohan-shankar-101631264518525.html |access-date=2025-11-07 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|''[[Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|{{Yes}}
|Also actor
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-12-06 |title=Rohan Shankar: I had never thought I will act in Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rohan-shankar-i-had-never-thought-i-will-act-in-suraj-pe-mangal-bhari/articleshow/79596334.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-11-08 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-10 |title=I am getting freedom to explore content like never before: Rohan Shankar |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/i-am-getting-freedom-to-explore-content-like-never-before-rohan-shankar-101631264518525.html |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2021
|[[Mimi (2021 Hindi film)|''Mimi'']]
|{{Yes}}

|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chandani |first=Priyanka |date=2021-09-03 |title=Mimi writer Rohan Shankar hopes that writers will soon get the recognition and respect that they deserve |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/2021/Sep/03/mimi-writer-rohan-shankar-hopes-that-writers-will-soon-get-the-recognitionand-respect-that-they-des-35393.html |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=Indulgexpress |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Helmet (film)|''Helmet'']]

|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2021-08-20 |title=Aparshakti Khurana, Pranutan Bahl, Abhishek Banerjee starrer Helmet to premiere on ZEE5 on September 3 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/aparshakti-khurana-pranutan-bahl-abhishek-banerjee-starrer-helmet-premiere-zee5-september-3/ |access-date=2025-11-04 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2025
|[[Saiyaara (film)|''Saiyaara'']]
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|{{No}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-05-30 |title=Saiyaara teaser: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda juggle love and heartbreak in Mohit Suri's intense romantic drama |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2025/May/30/saiyaara-teaser-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-juggle-love-and-heartbreak-in-mohit-suris-intense-romantic-drama |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2026
|''[[Bhooth Bangla]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-10 |title='Bhooth Bangla': Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan reunite for a thrilling horror-comedy, set for 2026 release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bhooth-bangla-akshay-kumar-and-priyadarshan-reunite-for-a-thrilling-horror-comedy-set-for-2026-release/articleshow/116164570.cms |access-date=2025-11-04 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|{{Pending film|Haiwaan}}
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Exclusive {{!}} Shriya Pilgaonkar Joins Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan in 'Haiwaan' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/shriya-pilgaonkar-joins-akshay-kumar-saif-ali-khan-in-haiwaan |access-date=2025-11-04 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Film
!Result
!Ref
|-
|2022
|[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
|[[IIFA Award for Best Story|Best Story]]
|[[Mimi (2021 Hindi film)|''Mimi'']]
|{{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-01 |title=IIFA Award nominations: Bollywood hit 'Shershaah' leads with 12 nods |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/iifa-award-nominations-bollywood-hit-shershaah-leads-with-12-nods-1.86886956 |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb name|8121050}}

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Rohan Shankar

2026-06-17T06:30:37Z

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{{Short description|Indian screenwriter}}
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| name = Rohan Shankar Ghuge
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| education =
| notable_works =
| spouse = Varsha Sharma
| children = 1
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'''Rohan Shankar''' is an Indian screenwriter who predominantly works in Hindi films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-18 |title=69th National Film Awards: President honours Waheeda Rehman, other winners {{!}} The Arunachal Times |url=https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2023/10/18/69th-national-film-awards-president-honours-waheeda-rehman-other-winners/ |access-date=2025-10-30 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-12-07 |title=Rohan Shankar and Laxman Utekar aim to collaborate again |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rohan-shankar-and-laxman-utekar-aim-to-collaborate-again/articleshow/79598078.cms |access-date=2025-10-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Career ==
Born in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India, Shankar was raised in [[Kalyan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jaffer |first=Askari |date=2021-08-01 |title=Rohan Shankar shares about his ups and downs |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/bollywood/rohan-shankar-shares-about-his-ups-and-downs-699152 |access-date=2025-11-07 |website=thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> He began his career in [[Marathi cinema]], as writer for the film [[Lalbaugchi Rani|''Lalbaughchi Rani'']], directed by [[Laxman Utekar]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=लालबागच्या राणीची 'सुद्ध मनाची' गोष्ट |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/cine-review/cinereview-lalbaugchi-rani/moviereview/52562701.cms |access-date=2025-11-04 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
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!Title
!Dialogues
!Story
!Screenplay
!Notes
!Ref
|-
|2016
|[[Lalbaugchi Rani|''Lalbaughchi Rani'']]
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}

|{{Yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-12-06 |title=Rohan Shankar: I had never thought I will act in Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rohan-shankar-i-had-never-thought-i-will-act-in-suraj-pe-mangal-bhari/articleshow/79596334.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-10-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|''[[Luka Chuppi]]''
|{{Yes}}

|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-10 |title=I am getting freedom to explore content like never before: Rohan Shankar |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/i-am-getting-freedom-to-explore-content-like-never-before-rohan-shankar-101631264518525.html |access-date=2025-11-07 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|''[[Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|{{Yes}}
|Also actor
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-12-06 |title=Rohan Shankar: I had never thought I will act in Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rohan-shankar-i-had-never-thought-i-will-act-in-suraj-pe-mangal-bhari/articleshow/79596334.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-11-08 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-10 |title=I am getting freedom to explore content like never before: Rohan Shankar |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/i-am-getting-freedom-to-explore-content-like-never-before-rohan-shankar-101631264518525.html |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2021
|[[Mimi (2021 Hindi film)|''Mimi'']]
|{{Yes}}

|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chandani |first=Priyanka |date=2021-09-03 |title=Mimi writer Rohan Shankar hopes that writers will soon get the recognition and respect that they deserve |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/2021/Sep/03/mimi-writer-rohan-shankar-hopes-that-writers-will-soon-get-the-recognitionand-respect-that-they-des-35393.html |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=Indulgexpress |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Helmet (film)|''Helmet'']]

|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2021-08-20 |title=Aparshakti Khurana, Pranutan Bahl, Abhishek Banerjee starrer Helmet to premiere on ZEE5 on September 3 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/aparshakti-khurana-pranutan-bahl-abhishek-banerjee-starrer-helmet-premiere-zee5-september-3/ |access-date=2025-11-04 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2025
|[[Saiyaara (film)|''Saiyaara'']]
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|{{No}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-05-30 |title=Saiyaara teaser: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda juggle love and heartbreak in Mohit Suri's intense romantic drama |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2025/May/30/saiyaara-teaser-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-juggle-love-and-heartbreak-in-mohit-suris-intense-romantic-drama |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2026
|''[[Bhooth Bangla]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-10 |title='Bhooth Bangla': Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan reunite for a thrilling horror-comedy, set for 2026 release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bhooth-bangla-akshay-kumar-and-priyadarshan-reunite-for-a-thrilling-horror-comedy-set-for-2026-release/articleshow/116164570.cms |access-date=2025-11-04 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|{{Pending film|Haiwaan}}
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Exclusive {{!}} Shriya Pilgaonkar Joins Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan in 'Haiwaan' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/shriya-pilgaonkar-joins-akshay-kumar-saif-ali-khan-in-haiwaan |access-date=2025-11-04 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Film
!Result
!Ref
|-
|2022
|[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
|[[IIFA Award for Best Story|Best Story]]
|[[Mimi (2021 Hindi film)|''Mimi'']]
|{{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-01 |title=IIFA Award nominations: Bollywood hit 'Shershaah' leads with 12 nods |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/iifa-award-nominations-bollywood-hit-shershaah-leads-with-12-nods-1.86886956 |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==

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Saiyaara (film)

2026-06-16T19:25:58Z

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{{Short description|2025 Indian film by Mohit Suri}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Saiyaara
| image = Saiyaara film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Mohit Suri]]
| producer = Akshaye Widhani
| writer = Sankalp Sadanah{{infobox | decat = yes | child = yes | label1 = Dialogues by | data1 = [[Rohan Shankar]]}}
| story =
| starring = {{ubl|[[Ahaan Aloke Panday]]|[[Aneet Padda]]}}
| cinematography = Vikas Sivaraman
| editing = {{ubl|Rohit Makwana|Devendra Murdeshwar|}}
| music = {{Plainlist|
*'''Songs:'''
*[[Mithoon]]
*[[Sachet{{endash}}Parampara]]
*Rishabh Kant
*[[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]
*[[Tanishk Bagchi]]
*Faheem Abdullah
*Arslan Nizami
*'''Score:'''
*John Stewart Eduri
}}
| studio = [[Yash Raj Films]]
| distributor = Yash Raj Films
| released = {{Film date|2025|07|18|df=y}}
| runtime = 156 minutes<ref>{{cite web | title=SAIYAARA | website=CBFC | url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTE0MDYyMDI1MDAxMTE= | access-date=2026-03-02}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|45 crore}}<ref name="Budget" >{{cite web |title=How small-budget films are winning big at the box office |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/life/how-small-budget-films-are-winning-big-at-the-box-office/2987991/1 |website=Forbes India |date=15 October 2025}}</ref>
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|579 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 July 2025 |title=Saiyaara Box Office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/saiyaara/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office |access-date=12 August 2025 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}

'''''Saiyaara''''' ({{translation|Wanderer star or Wandering lover}}) is a 2025 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Musical film|musical]] [[romantic drama]] film directed by [[Mohit Suri]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2025-06-30 |title=Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara' Sets Sights on Bollywood Love Stories Comeback: 'Romance as a Genre Is Waiting to Deliver' |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/mohit-suri-saiyaara-bollywood-romance-genre-revival-1236443909/ |access-date=2025-07-20 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Produced by [[Yash Raj Films]], it is loosely based on the 2004 South Korean film ''[[A Moment to Remember]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bamzai |first=Kaveree |date=2025-08-01 |title=A Season of Love |url=https://openthemagazine.com/cinema/a-season-of-love/ |access-date=2025-08-17 |website=Open The Magazine |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 18: Mohit Suri's film surpasses ₹300 crore mark, earns THIS amount on Monday |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/saiyaara-box-office-collection-day-18-mohit-suris-film-surpasses-rs-300-crore-mark-earns-this-amount-on-monday-11754318331052.html |website=mint |date=4 August 2025}}</ref> It stars debutant [[Ahaan Aloke Panday|Ahaan Panday]] and [[Aneet Padda]] in the lead roles of a singer-songwriter duo who fall in love. Originally planned as a [[spiritual sequel]] to Suri's ''[[Aashiqui 2]]'' (2013), creative differences with producers [[Mukesh Bhatt]] and [[Bhushan Kumar]] led to the project being reworked into a standalone film under Yash Raj Films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-05 |title=Mohit Suri on why he decided to step away from Aashiqui 3 but made Saiyaara: 'No sequel pressure, star cast, numbers' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/mohit-suri-aashiqui-3-saiyaara-no-sequel-pressure-star-cast-numbers-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-101754386460736.html |access-date=2025-10-26 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

''Saiyaara'' was released theatrically on 18 July 2025 to positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Panday and Padda's performances, story, Suri's direction, and [[Saiyaara (soundtrack)|its soundtrack]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2025-07-16 |title='Saiyaara' Breaks Pre-Sales Records for Bollywood Debutant Film |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/saiyaara-pre-sales-records-bollywood-debutant-film-1236461927/ |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=Variety}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-18 |title=Saiyaara Movie Review and Release LIVE: Chunky Panday Sends Love To Nephew Ahaan As Saiyaara Takes Record-Breaking Start |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/saiyaara-movie-review-and-release-live-updates-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-mohit-suri-saiyaara-review-rating-day-1-box-office-collection-records-update-liveblog-152297736 |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> A major commercial success, the film grossed over {{INRConvert|5.79|b}} worldwide, emerging as the [[List of Hindi films of 2025|third
highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025]], and the highest-grossing Indian romantic film of all time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-29 |title=Saiyaara worldwide box office: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda film beats Kabir Singh, becomes highest-grossing love story ever |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/saiyaara-worldwide-box-office-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-film-beats-kabir-singh-becomes-highest-grossing-love-story-ever-101753800584866.html |access-date=2025-07-29 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-24 |title=Saiyaara Box Office: Mohit Suri directorial crosses Rs. 200 cr milestone; races ahead to Rs. 225.73 cr worldwide |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/saiyaara-box-office-mohit-suri-directorial-crosses-rs-200-cr-milestone-races-ahead-rs-225-73-cr-worldwide/ |access-date=2025-07-24 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

==Plot==
Vaani is waiting to marry her college boyfriend Mahesh at the courthouse with her parents and younger brother. Over a phone call, Mahesh informs her that he is abandoning her for the daughter of a wealthy businessman, prioritising his career over their relationship. Devastated, Vaani faints and subsequently withdraws into depression, isolating herself for months and abandoning her passion for writing.

Krish Kapoor, an aspiring musician struggling to establish himself, copes with childhood trauma and anger through music. Prone to emotional outbursts, he faces setbacks in his career, including clashes with journalists and disputes with his band members. His friend KV supports the band financially, despite the strain it places on his own education. Krish encounters Vaani when he returns her poetry notebook she accidentally left while applying for a job as a writer at a publishing house where he assaults a journalist, and is immediately drawn to the honesty and depth of her work.

Though initially wary of Krish due to his erratic nature, Vaani agrees to collaborate with him on a song for hip-hop singer Prince. When she experiences creative difficulties, Krish discovers torn pages from her notebook, recognising her inner struggles. To help her, he takes her to a [[Cricket field|cricket playground]], a place of solace for him. Inspired by his focus, Vaani gradually resumes writing. Their collaboration grows into a friendship as they spend more time together, with Vaani regaining her confidence and Krish finding stability in her presence.

Their bond deepens after Krish confronts his alcoholic father, with whom he became estranged after his mother's death. Vaani comforts him by opening up about her own heartache, and later encourages him to admit his father into [[Drug rehabilitation|rehabilitation]]. After completing their project, on which Krish is forced to cede all credit to pay for his father's rehab, he distances himself, believing Vaani deserves better. However, they soon reunite at Prince's concert, acknowledging their feelings for each other, and begin an intimate relationship. Krish reconciles with his band, and he and Vaani continue working together.

Vaani's parents, particularly her mother, grow concerned upon witnessing Krish's closeness to their daughter, fearing he may hurt her as Mahesh once did. The stress causes Vaani to collapse again, after which her mother questions Krish at the hospital about his intentions. When he promises commitment, her parents reluctantly approve of the relationship.

The couple's lives change dramatically when Vaani is diagnosed with [[early-onset Alzheimer's disease]]. Signs of memory loss become apparent, including a public breakdown during an encounter with Mahesh after he acquires Vaani's workplace. Krish abandons his work commitments to [[Dementia caregiving|care]] for her, assuring her that he will remain by her side regardless of her condition. On medical advice, Vaani's parents consider a change of environment for her new routine. Krish takes her to a guesthouse in [[Alibaug]], where they create new memories together.

At a later concert, Mahesh attempts to sexually exploit Vaani's vulnerability during an episode of confusion. Krish intervenes, but Vaani, unable to recognise him, reacts fearfully and stabs his right arm after he beats Mahesh, experiencing an even worse breakdown. Back at their guesthouse, Krish's father reconciles with him, urging him not to repeat his mistakes.

In a quiet moment, Krish plays a tune on the piano. Vaani loves it and offers to write the words. With her Alzheimer's worsening, she mistakenly calls him by Mahesh's name.

Krish then leaves to inform his crew that he is quitting the band to support Vaani. When he returns, he finds out that Vaani has disappeared. He later finds her diary with lyrics to the song she had titled “Saiyaara”.

Despite extensive searches, Vaani is not found. Krish records and releases "Saiyaara" in her memory, and the song becomes a global hit, propelling him to fame. He reconciles with his band and continues to carry Vaani's writings with him while performing around India. Over a year later, KV discovers a viral fan video showing Vaani in [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]]. Krish travels there and locates Vaani at an [[ashram]], where he receives a letter explaining she left to avoid hindering his career after remembering what happened at the concert, but admits she continued to follow his music from afar.

When Krish reunites with her, Vaani no longer recognises him and is beginning to shut herself off from the world. He reminds her of their shared memories, including their first moments at the cricket playground. Slowly, fragments of her memory return, and she ultimately recalls their love. The film concludes with Krish performing at [[Wembley Stadium]], with Vaani by his side as they marry, signifying their reunion through love, music, and memory. Vaani resumes writing as she reflects on her wedding with Krish.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Ahaan Panday]] as Krish Kapoor
* [[Aneet Padda]] as Vaani Batra
* [[Alam Khan (actor)|Alam Khan]] as KV, Krish's best friend
* [[Rajesh Kumar (actor)|Rajesh Kumar]] as Mr. Rajesh Batra, Vaani's father
* [[Geeta Agarwal Sharma]] as Mrs. Geeta Batra, Vaani's mother
* Anngad Raaj as Rudransh "Ruddy" Batra, Vaani's brother
* [[Varun Badola]] as Ashok Kapoor, Krish's father
* [[Shaad Randhawa]] as Prince
* Shaan R. Grover as Mahesh Iyer, Vaani's former fiancé
* [[Sid Makkar]] as Vinit Rawal
* Neil Dutta as Cleo Mathews
* Ritika Murthy as Neha
* Meher Acharia-Dar as Dr. Khyati
* Mohit Wadhwa as Ritvik Roy
}}

== Production ==
The film was officially announced by [[Yash Raj Films]], with [[Mohit Suri]] signed as the director.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 January 2024 |title=Mohit Suri to helm Yash Raj Films' romantic drama |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mohit-suri-to-helm-yash-raj-films-romantic-drama-9137149/ |access-date=13 July 2025 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> [[Ahaan Aloke Panday|Ahaan Panday]] and [[Aneet Padda]] were cast in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tartaglione |first=Nancy |date=7 February 2024 |title=Ahaan Panday To Star In Yash Raj Films' Upcoming Young Love Story From Director Mohit Suri |url=https://deadline.com/2024/02/ahaan-panday-cast-yash-raj-films-mohit-suri-1235817576/ |access-date=11 July 2025 |website=Deadline}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 May 2024 |title=8 flawless pics of Aneet Padda: Big Girls Don't Cry actor set to become newest 'YRF heroine' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/entertainment/8-flawless-pics-aneet-padda-big-girls-dont-cry-actor-newest-yrf-heroine-101716887958988-2.html |access-date=11 July 2025 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> For the film's female lead, Suri stressed that he wanted an actress who had not undergone any [[Plastic surgery#Cosmetic surgery|cosmetic procedures]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-07-22 |title='Wanted someone who had not cosmetically done something to her face or body,' says Mohit Suri about casting Aneet Padda in 'Saiyaara' opposite Ahaan Panday |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/wanted-someone-who-had-not-cosmetically-done-something-to-her-face-or-body-says-mohit-suri-about-casting-aneet-padda-in-saiyaara-opposite-ahaan-panday/articleshow/122834162.cms#:~:text=Fire%20and%20Ash-,'Wanted%20someone%20who%20had%20not%20cosmetically%20done%20something%20to%20her,in%20'Saiyaara'%20opposite%20Ahaan%20Panday |access-date=2025-07-28 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] began in September 2024 and concluded in March 2025, taking place in [[Mumbai]], [[Goa]], [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]], and [[Alibag]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=14 September 2024 |title=Ahaan Panday's debut kept under wrap as family hides his reaction from vlog, reveals he's off social because of film preparation : Bollywood News |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/ahaan-pandays-debut-kept-wrap-family-hides-reaction-vlog-reveals-hes-off-social-film-preparation/ |access-date=11 July 2025 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 February 2025 |title=Ahaan Panday ends shoot of his debut with a banger |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/mohit-suri-recreates-music-festival-1000-people-for-ahaan-panday-debut-23492199 |access-date=11 July 2025 |website=Mid-day}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 July 2025 |title=Saiyaara Shooting Locations: 7 Places Where It Was Filmed |url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/bollywood/saiyaara-shooting-locations-7-places-where-it-was-filmed-ws-l-9463394.html |access-date=26 January 2025 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref>

The end credits scene of "Saiyaara" was shot in a single day, according to a post from ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' and was a last-minute addition to the film and shot less than a month before the film's release.<ref>{{cite web |date=5 August 2025 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Saiyaara's touching end credit song was a last-minute MASTERSTROKE by Aditya Chopra, reveals choreographer Vijay Ganguly: "It was shot in JUST one day and a month before the film's release…" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-saiyaaras-touching-end-credit-song-last-minute-masterstroke-aditya-chopra-reveals-choreographer-vijay-ganguly-shot-just-one-day-month-film/ |accessdate=12 August 2025 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>

In an interview, Suri revealed that the project was initially envisioned by him as a possible third installment in the ''[[Aashiqui]]'' franchise, but it did not materialize with its producers. Inspired by the Netflix documentary series ''[[The Romantics (TV series)|The Romantics]]'', he began developing the story—titled ''Saiyaara''—independently. However, Akshaye Widhani, the CEO of Yash Raj Films, later came on board to produce and back the film under the YRF banner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=17 July 2025 |title=Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara' Bets Big on Bollywood Romance: 'The Heart Still Aches in the Same Place' |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/mohit-suri-saiyaara-bollywood-romance-1236462355/ |website=Variety}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Main|Saiyaara (soundtrack)}}

The music album consists of 7 songs, composed by [[Mithoon]], [[Sachet–Parampara]], Rishabh Kant (The Rish), [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]], [[Tanishk Bagchi]], Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami, with lyrics written by [[Irshad Kamil]], [[Mithoon]], Rishabh Kant and Raj Shekhar.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mathur |first=Abhimanyu |date=July 21, 2025 |title=Meet men behind Saiyaara title song: Kashmiri engineer who quit his job, musician who came to Mumbai for just 2 weeks |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/meet-men-behind-saiyaara-title-song-arslan-nizami-faheem-abdullah-kashmiri-engineer-mohit-suri-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-101753095871730.html |access-date=July 23, 2025 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tanishk Bagchi To NDTV On Saiyaara Creating Saiyaara Title Song: "People Knew Me For Remixes, Good That..." |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/tanishk-bagchi-to-ndtv-on-saiyaara-creating-saiyaara-title-song-people-knew-me-for-remixes-good-that-8917404 |access-date=2025-07-23 |website=NDTV |language=en}}</ref> The [[film score]] was composed by John Stewart Eduri, replacing Suri's norm collaborator [[Raju Singh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Alakshendra |date=19 June 2025 |title=From the 'soundproof' hills of Kashmir to Bollywood: Meet Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami, musicians behind Saiyaara's title track |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/faheem-abdullah-and-arslan-nizami-musicians-behind-saiyaaras-title-track-from-the-soundproof-hills-of-kashmir-to-bollywood-10064585/ |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> The vocals were provided by [[Arijit Singh]], [[Jubin Nautiyal]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Shilpa Rao]], Vishal Mishra, Sachet-Parampara, Faheem Abdullah and Hansika Pareek. The soundtrack album was released on 4 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 July 2025 |title="Saiyaara Album Is My Tribute to The First Aashiqui Film"- Mohit Suri |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/saiyaara-album-is-my-tribute-to-the-first-aashiqui-film-mohit-suri-75343.html |website=Filmfare.com}}</ref>

== Marketing ==
The teaser was released on 29 May 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title='Saiyaara' teaser: Ahaan Panday goes shirtless, locks lips with Aneet Padda in debut film |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/ananya-pandays-brother-locks-lips-with-aneet-padda-in-saiyaara-teaser/cid/2105267 |website=Telegraph India |date=30 May 2025}}</ref> The trailer was released on 8 July 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title='Saiyaara' trailer: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are in an intense relationship in Mohit Suri's romantic drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/saiyaara-trailer-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-mohit-suri-romantic-drama-yash-raj-films/article69786908.ece |website=[[The Hindu]] |date=8 July 2025|access-date=8 July 2025}}</ref>

Panday and Padda did not promote the film before its release, as Suri wanted audiences to experience the pair for the first time on screen.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-18 |title=Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda didn't promote Saiyaara for a reason; Mohit Suri learned this tactic during Aashiqui 2 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-didnt-promote-saiyaara-for-a-reason-mohit-suri-learned-this-tactic-during-aashiqui-2-10133963/ |access-date=2025-07-20 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===
The film was cleared with a [[U/A certificate]] from the [[Central Board of Film Certification|CBFC]] after a few cuts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saiyaara |url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTE0MDYyMDI1MDAxMTE= |website=[[Central Board of Film Certification]] |date=8 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernandes |first=Shefali |date=16 July 2025 |title=Saiyaara: CBFC Deletes 10 Seconds Of 'Sensual & Intimacy' Visuals From Ahaan Panday's Film, Censors Objectionable Words |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/saiyaara-cbfc-deletes-10-seconds-of-sensual-intimacy-visuals-from-ahaan-panday-film-censors-objectionable-words |website=Free Press Journal}}</ref> ''Saiyaara'' was released theatrically on 18 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-04-22 |title='Saiyaara': Ahaan Panday's debut film gets title, release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/saiyaara-ahaan-pandays-debut-film-gets-title-release-date/article69477360.ece |access-date=2025-06-26 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film's digital streaming rights were acquired by [[Netflix]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Saiyaara OTT Release: How to watch Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's romantic drama |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/saiyaara-ott-release-how-to-watch-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-paddas-romantic-drama-11753064233333.html |website=mint |date=21 July 2025}}</ref> where it began streaming from 12 September 2025; the deal marked a substantial shift away from YRF's regular streaming partner [[Prime Video|Amazon Prime Video]], with pre-2020 YRF productions later being renewed by the platform as well.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saiyaara to stream on Netflix from September 12 after 50-day theatrical run |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/saiyaara-stream-netflix-september-12-50-day-theatrical-run/ |access-date=11 September 2025 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=11 September 2025 }}</ref> The satellite rights were acquired by [[Sony Max]], which had been home to YRF filmography since 2000 until the [[Star Gold Network]] acquired the rights to ''[[War (2019 film)|War]]'' and subsequent releases, later renewing all but a select handful of prior YRF productions to add to its catalog.<ref>{{cite web|title=World Television Premiere: Saiyaara on Sony Max|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWw0_CyYbLg|date = 30 November 2025}}</ref>

== Reception ==

=== Box office ===
''Saiyaara'' grossed approximately {{INRConvert|409.18|c}} domestically and {{INRConvert|167.05|c}} overseas, for a worldwide gross of {{INRConvert|579.23|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-30 |title=Saiyaara Worldwide Box Office Day 41: Ahaan Panday's debut beats Salman Khan's mega blockbuster |url=https://inews.zoombangla.com/saiyaara-worldwide-box-office-day-41-ahaan-pandays-debut-beats-salman-khans-mega-blockbuster/ |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=Zoom Bangla}}</ref> Trade analysts reported that the film achieved a return on investment (ROI) of over 640%, having been produced on a budget of just {{INRConvert|45|c}}.<ref name="Budget" /> The film's box office performance has been described as unprecedented by many trade experts, with ''[[The Indian Express]]'' noting that it stood out "at a time when films are struggling to break even, especially the ones starring new faces or debutantes".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-26 |title=Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 8: Ahaan Panday's blockbuster has already beaten Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Ranbir Kapoor's Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/saiyaara-box-office-collection-day-8-ahaan-pandays-blockbuster-has-already-beaten-kartik-aaryans-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-ranbir-kapoors-yeh-jawaani-hai-deewani-10150439/ |access-date=2025-07-27 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

The film had a record-breaking opening day, collecting ₹28.75 crore (US$3.4 million) worldwide, marking the highest opening for a Hindi film featuring a debutant male lead.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-19 |title=Saiyaara Box Office: Film is historic, takes an excellent 'best ever start' for newcomers |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/saiyaara-box-office-film-historic-takes-excellent-best-ever-start-newcomers/ |access-date=2025-07-19 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> Its opening weekend was strong across India, especially in urban multiplexes, with ₹83 crore (US$10 million) net earned domestically and over ₹119 crore (US$14 million) globally.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-07-21 |title=Saiyaara box office collection shatters records with Rs 83 crore in its opening weekend. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda make history |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/saiyaara-shatters-records-with-rs-83-crore-in-its-opening-weekend-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-make-history/articleshow/122804611.cms |access-date=2025-07-26 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> By the end of its first week, ''Saiyaara'' had collected between ₹172.5 crore and ₹175.25 crore (US$20–21 million) net in India, and approximately ₹250.5 crore (US$30 million) worldwide, surpassing ''[[Ek Villain]]'' to become the highest-grossing film of Mohit Suri's career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saiyaara Week One Worldwide – 250 Crore Plus – Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=9249 |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-24 |title=Saiyaara Box Office: Mohit Suri scores career-best as film becomes his highest-grossing release ever |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/saiyaara-box-office-mohit-suri-scores-career-best-film-becomes-highest-grossing-release-ever/ |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref> On its eighth day, the film maintained momentum, earning ₹17.5 crore (US$2.1 million) net.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-07-26 |title='Saiyaara' box office collection Day 8: Mohit Suri's romantic drama crossed Rs 190 crore mark; Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer to enter Rs 200 crore club today |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/saiyaara-box-office-collection-day-8-mohit-suris-romantic-drama-crossed-rs-190-crore-mark-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-starrer-to-enter-rs-200-crore-club-today/articleshow/122915369.cms |access-date=2025-07-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> On 26 July 2025 (its ninth day), it crossed the ₹200 crore (US$24 million) milestone domestically with an additional ₹15.3 crore (US$1.8 million), becoming the second fastest Hindi film of 2025 to enter the ₹200 crore club. The film crossed ₹300 crore mark on its ninth day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-27 |title=Saiyaara Box Office: Mohit Suri directorial crosses Rs. 300 cr worldwide, hits new benchmark in just 9 days |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/saiyaara-box-office-mohit-suri-directorial-crosses-rs-300-cr-worldwide-hits-new-benchmark-just-9-days/ |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref> Its total stood at ₹220.75 crore net in India and ₹327.74 crore worldwide by the end of day ten. By this point, ''Saiyaara'' had already outperformed the lifetime totals of [[Raid 2 (film)|''Raid 2'']], ''[[Sitaare Zameen Par]]'' and ''[[Housefull 5]]'' becoming the [[List of Hindi films of 2025|second highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025]] as well as the [[List of Indian films of 2025|third highest-grossing Indian film of the year]], behind only ''[[Chhaava]]''. This made it the second-biggest opening week for a Hindi release in 2025, behind ''Chhaava''. By its twelfth day of release, the film had earned an estimated ₹270.75 crore (US$32 million) net in India, with a domestic gross of ₹319.5 crore (US$38 million). Its overseas earnings stood at ₹86 crore (US$10.8 million), bringing its total worldwide gross to ₹404 crore (US$48 million), surpassing ''[[Kabir Singh]]'' as the highest-grossing Indian romantic film of all time.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-07-30 |title='Saiyaara' creates Box Office history: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda's film crosses Rs 400 crore worldwide; beats 'Kabir Singh' to become highest-grossing Indian romantic film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/saiyaara-creates-box-office-history-ahaan-panday-aneet-paddas-film-crosses-rs-400-crore-worldwide-beats-kabir-singh-to-become-highest-grossing-indian-romantic-film/articleshow/122988168.cms |access-date=2025-07-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Within thirteen days, it had climbed to become the 22nd highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, surpassing ''[[RRR (film)|RRR]]'' and ''[[Dhoom 3]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-07-31 |title=Mohit Suri, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' becomes 22nd biggest hit of Hindi cinema, surpassing Jr NTR's 'RRR' and Aamir Khan's 'Dhoom 3' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/mohit-suri-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-paddas-saiyaara-becomes-22nd-biggest-hit-of-hindi-cinema-surpassing-jr-ntrs-rrr-and-aaamir-khans-dhoom-3/articleshow/123011354.cms |access-date=2025-08-01 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

=== Critical response ===
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[[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave 4.5/5 stars, and wrote "On the whole, ''Saiyaara'' is a stirring musical saga elevated by Mohit Suri's deft direction, heartfelt romance, chart-topping music, and stellar lead performances.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2025-07-18 |title=Saiyaara Movie Review: SAIYAARA is a captivating cinematic experience. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/saiyaara/critic-review/saiyaara-movie-review/saiyaara-is-a-captivating-cinematic-experience/ |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref> Rishil Jogani of ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars, and wrote "''Saiyaara'' is a beautifully crafted romantic drama that triumphs through its stellar performances, enchanting music, and Mohit Suri's masterful direction. Despite a familiar storyline, the film's emotional depth and heartfelt chemistry make it a must-watch".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-18 |title=Saiyaara Review: Mohit Suri gifts Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda a dream debut in his intense love story |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/saiyaara-review-mohit-suri-gifts-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-a-dream-debut-in-his-intense-love-story-1394012 |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> Rishabh Suri of the ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars, and wrote "Overall, Saiyaara may not break new ground in terms of storytelling, but it strikes the right emotional chords. It's a film that understands its audience and delivers with sincerity. It offers just enough to make you feel—and that, sometimes, is more than enough".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suri |first=Rishabh |date=18 July 2025 |title=Saiyaara movie review: Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda's chemistry, soulful music give life to Mohit Suri's cliched love story |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/saiyaara-movie-review-ahaan-panday-aneet-paddas-chemistry-soulful-music-give-life-to-mohit-suris-cliched-love-story-101752827656927.html#google_vignette |access-date=18 July 2025 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Radhika Sharma of ''[[NDTV]]'' gave the film 3/5 stars, and wrote "The story is as old as time. Bad boy meets good girl, sparks fly, and then, there's heartbreak, sacrifice, and reunion".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saiyaara Review: No One Does Heartbreak Like Mohit Suri |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/saiyaara-review-no-one-does-heartbreak-like-mohit-suri-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-3-stars-8899426 |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=NDTV |language=en}}</ref> Vinamra Mathur of ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave 3/5 stars, and wrote "Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda sail through this messy, imperfect love story".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-18 |title=Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara' movie review: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda sail through this messy, imperfect love story |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mohit-suris-saiyaara-movie-review-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-sail-through-this-messy-imperfect-love-story-13908325.html |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref>

Vineeta Kumar of ''[[India Today]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars, and wrote "Saiyaara' doesn't promise the best love story or the most dazzling performances. But it holds your hand, sings to your broken heart, and walks with you for a while. It's entertaining, emotional, and musical – a cinematic piece where the flaws are visible, but so is the heart".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-18 |title=Saiyaara review: Ahaan Panday's starry debut for hearts that loved, lost and healed |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/saiyaara-movie-review-ahaan-panday-starry-debut-for-hearts-that-loved-lost-and-healed-2757783-2025-07-18 |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Kusumika Das of ''[[Times Now]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "The soul of the film lies in the cast's performances. There are flashes of brilliance – lines like "Mera na hona, tumhare bade hone ka wajah banega" echo the classic Mohit Suri magic. But overall, Saiyaara feels like it aimed for the stars and only touched the clouds".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-18 |title=Saiyaara Movie Review: Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda Act Their Hearts Out In This Mohit Suri Film Lacking Soul |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/saiyaara-movie-review-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-sparkle-never-sizzle-in-mohit-suris-tepid-love-story-review-152300634 |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> Aishwarya Vasudevan of ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave 3/5 stars, and wrote "''Saiyaara'' doesn't reinvent the wheel of romance, but it sure makes it spin with heart. While its story may echo familiar chords, the harmony between Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda hits the right notes".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saiyaara review: Mohit Suri's romance gets a fresh coat with Ahaan and Aneet |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/saiyaara-review-mohit-suri-old-school-romance-gets-a-fresh-coat-with-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda/89389500e6379 |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> Jaya Dwivedie of ''[[India TV]]'' gave 3/5 stars, and wrote "'''Saiyaara'' is a slow-paced love story that tries to reach the hearts of the audience despite its unfamiliarity and incompleteness".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dwivedie |first=Jaya |date=18 July 2025 |title=Saiyaara Movie Review: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda shine bright but Mohit Suri's love story fails to make a mark |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/movie-review/saiyaara-movie-review-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-shine-bright-but-mohit-suri-s-love-story-fails-to-make-a-mark-1061 |access-date=18 July 2025 |website=[[India TV]]}}</ref>

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Saiyaara (film)

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{{Short description|2025 Indian film by Mohit Suri}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Saiyaara
| image = Saiyaara film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Mohit Suri]]
| producer = Akshaye Widhani
| writer = Sankalp Sadanah{{infobox | decat = yes | child = yes | label1 = Dialogues by | data1 = [[Rohan Shankar]]}}
| story =
| starring = {{ubl|[[Ahaan Aloke Panday]]|[[Aneet Padda]]}}
| cinematography = Vikas Sivaraman
| editing = {{ubl|Rohit Makwana|Devendra Murdeshwar|}}
| music = {{Plainlist|
*'''Songs:'''
*[[Mithoon]]
*[[Sachet{{endash}}Parampara]]
*Rishabh Kant
*[[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]
*[[Tanishk Bagchi]]
*Faheem Abdullah
*Arslan Nizami
*'''Score:'''
*John Stewart Eduri
}}
| studio = [[Yash Raj Films]]
| distributor = Yash Raj Films
| released = {{Film date|2025|07|18|df=y}}
| runtime = 156 minutes<ref>{{cite web | title=SAIYAARA | website=CBFC | url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTE0MDYyMDI1MDAxMTE= | access-date=2026-03-02}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|45 crore}}<ref name="Budget" >{{cite web |title=How small-budget films are winning big at the box office |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/life/how-small-budget-films-are-winning-big-at-the-box-office/2987991/1 |website=Forbes India |date=15 October 2025}}</ref>
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|579 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 July 2025 |title=Saiyaara Box Office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/saiyaara/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office |access-date=12 August 2025 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref>
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'''''Saiyaara''''' ({{translation|Wanderer star or Wandering lover}}) is a 2025 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Musical film|musical]] [[romantic drama]] film directed by [[Mohit Suri]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2025-06-30 |title=Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara' Sets Sights on Bollywood Love Stories Comeback: 'Romance as a Genre Is Waiting to Deliver' |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/mohit-suri-saiyaara-bollywood-romance-genre-revival-1236443909/ |access-date=2025-07-20 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Produced by [[Yash Raj Films]], it is loosely based on the 2004 South Korean film ''[[A Moment to Remember]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bamzai |first=Kaveree |date=2025-08-01 |title=A Season of Love |url=https://openthemagazine.com/cinema/a-season-of-love/ |access-date=2025-08-17 |website=Open The Magazine |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 18: Mohit Suri's film surpasses ₹300 crore mark, earns THIS amount on Monday |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/saiyaara-box-office-collection-day-18-mohit-suris-film-surpasses-rs-300-crore-mark-earns-this-amount-on-monday-11754318331052.html |website=mint |date=4 August 2025}}</ref> It stars debutant [[Ahaan Aloke Panday|Ahaan Panday]] and [[Aneet Padda]] in the lead roles of a singer-songwriter duo who fall in love. Originally planned as a [[spiritual sequel]] to Suri's ''[[Aashiqui 2]]'' (2013), creative differences with producers [[Mukesh Bhatt]] and [[Bhushan Kumar]] led to the project being reworked into a standalone film under Yash Raj Films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-05 |title=Mohit Suri on why he decided to step away from Aashiqui 3 but made Saiyaara: 'No sequel pressure, star cast, numbers' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/mohit-suri-aashiqui-3-saiyaara-no-sequel-pressure-star-cast-numbers-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-101754386460736.html |access-date=2025-10-26 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

''Saiyaara'' was released theatrically on 18 July 2025 to positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Panday and Padda's performances, story, Suri's direction, and [[Saiyaara (soundtrack)|its soundtrack]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2025-07-16 |title='Saiyaara' Breaks Pre-Sales Records for Bollywood Debutant Film |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/saiyaara-pre-sales-records-bollywood-debutant-film-1236461927/ |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=Variety}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-18 |title=Saiyaara Movie Review and Release LIVE: Chunky Panday Sends Love To Nephew Ahaan As Saiyaara Takes Record-Breaking Start |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/saiyaara-movie-review-and-release-live-updates-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-mohit-suri-saiyaara-review-rating-day-1-box-office-collection-records-update-liveblog-152297736 |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> A major commercial success, the film grossed over {{INRConvert|5.79|b}} worldwide, emerging as the [[List of Hindi films of 2025|third
highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025]], and the highest-grossing Indian romantic film of all time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-29 |title=Saiyaara worldwide box office: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda film beats Kabir Singh, becomes highest-grossing love story ever |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/saiyaara-worldwide-box-office-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-film-beats-kabir-singh-becomes-highest-grossing-love-story-ever-101753800584866.html |access-date=2025-07-29 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-24 |title=Saiyaara Box Office: Mohit Suri directorial crosses Rs. 200 cr milestone; races ahead to Rs. 225.73 cr worldwide |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/saiyaara-box-office-mohit-suri-directorial-crosses-rs-200-cr-milestone-races-ahead-rs-225-73-cr-worldwide/ |access-date=2025-07-24 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

==Plot==
Vaani is waiting to marry her college boyfriend Mahesh at the courthouse with her parents and younger brother. Over a phone call, Mahesh informs her that he is abandoning her for the daughter of a wealthy businessman, prioritising his career over their relationship. Devastated, Vaani faints and subsequently withdraws into depression, isolating herself for months and abandoning her passion for writing.

Krish Kapoor, an aspiring musician struggling to establish himself, copes with childhood trauma and anger through music. Prone to emotional outbursts, he faces setbacks in his career, including clashes with journalists and disputes with his band members. His friend KV supports the band financially, despite the strain it places on his own education. Krish encounters Vaani when he returns her poetry notebook she accidentally left while applying for a job as a writer at a publishing house where he assaults a journalist, and is immediately drawn to the honesty and depth of her work.

Though initially wary of Krish due to his erratic nature, Vaani agrees to collaborate with him on a song for hip-hop singer Prince. When she experiences creative difficulties, Krish discovers torn pages from her notebook, recognising her inner struggles. To help her, he takes her to a [[Cricket field|cricket playground]], a place of solace for him. Inspired by his focus, Vaani gradually resumes writing. Their collaboration grows into a friendship as they spend more time together, with Vaani regaining her confidence and Krish finding stability in her presence.

Their bond deepens after Krish confronts his alcoholic father, with whom he became estranged after his mother's death. Vaani comforts him by opening up about her own heartache, and later encourages him to admit his father into [[Drug rehabilitation|rehabilitation]]. After completing their project, on which Krish is forced to cede all credit to pay for his father's rehab, he distances himself, believing Vaani deserves better. However, they soon reunite at Prince's concert, acknowledging their feelings for each other, and begin an intimate relationship. Krish reconciles with his band, and he and Vaani continue working together.

Vaani's parents, particularly her mother, grow concerned upon witnessing Krish's closeness to their daughter, fearing he may hurt her as Mahesh once did. The stress causes Vaani to collapse again, after which her mother questions Krish at the hospital about his intentions. When he promises commitment, her parents reluctantly approve of the relationship.

The couple's lives change dramatically when Vaani is diagnosed with [[early-onset Alzheimer's disease]]. Signs of memory loss become apparent, including a public breakdown during an encounter with Mahesh after he acquires Vaani's workplace. Krish abandons his work commitments to [[Dementia caregiving|care]] for her, assuring her that he will remain by her side regardless of her condition. On medical advice, Vaani's parents consider a change of environment for her new routine. Krish takes her to a guesthouse in [[Alibaug]], where they create new memories together.

At a later concert, Mahesh attempts to sexually exploit Vaani's vulnerability during an episode of confusion. Krish intervenes, but Vaani, unable to recognise him, reacts fearfully and stabs his right arm after he beats Mahesh, experiencing an even worse breakdown. Back at their guesthouse, Krish's father reconciles with him, urging him not to repeat his mistakes.

In a quiet moment, Krish plays a tune on the piano. Vaani loves it and offers to write the words. With her Alzheimer's worsening, she mistakenly calls him by Mahesh's name.

Krish then leaves to inform his crew that he is quitting the band to support Vaani. When he returns, he finds out that Vaani has disappeared. He later finds her diary with lyrics to the song she had titled “Saiyaara”.

Despite extensive searches, Vaani is not found. Krish records and releases "Saiyaara" in her memory, and the song becomes a global hit, propelling him to fame. He reconciles with his band and continues to carry Vaani's writings with him while performing around India. Over a year later, KV discovers a viral fan video showing Vaani in [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]]. Krish travels there and locates Vaani at an [[ashram]], where he receives a letter explaining she left to avoid hindering his career after remembering what happened at the concert, but admits she continued to follow his music from afar.

When Krish reunites with her, Vaani no longer recognises him and is beginning to shut herself off from the world. He reminds her of their shared memories, including their first moments at the cricket playground. Slowly, fragments of her memory return, and she ultimately recalls their love. The film concludes with Krish performing at [[Wembley Stadium]], with Vaani by his side as they marry, signifying their reunion through love, music, and memory. Vaani resumes writing as she reflects on her wedding with Krish.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Ahaan Panday]] as Krish Kapoor
* [[Aneet Padda]] as Vaani Batra
* [[Alam Khan (actor)|Alam Khan]] as KV, Krish's best friend
* [[Rajesh Kumar (actor)|Rajesh Kumar]] as Mr. Rajesh Batra, Vaani's father
* [[Geeta Agarwal Sharma]] as Mrs. Geeta Batra, Vaani's mother
* Anngad Raaj as Rudransh "Ruddy" Batra, Vaani's brother
* [[Varun Badola]] as Ashok Kapoor, Krish's father
* [[Shaad Randhawa]] as Prince
* Shaan R. Grover as Mahesh Iyer, Vaani's former fiancé
* [[Sid Makkar]] as Vinit Rawal
* Neil Dutta as Cleo Mathews
* Ritika Murthy as Neha
* Meher Acharia-Dar as Dr. Khyati
* Mohit Wadhwa as Ritvik Roy
}}

== Production ==
The film was officially announced by [[Yash Raj Films]], with [[Mohit Suri]] signed as the director.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 January 2024 |title=Mohit Suri to helm Yash Raj Films' romantic drama |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mohit-suri-to-helm-yash-raj-films-romantic-drama-9137149/ |access-date=13 July 2025 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> [[Ahaan Aloke Panday|Ahaan Panday]] and [[Aneet Padda]] were cast in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tartaglione |first=Nancy |date=7 February 2024 |title=Ahaan Panday To Star In Yash Raj Films' Upcoming Young Love Story From Director Mohit Suri |url=https://deadline.com/2024/02/ahaan-panday-cast-yash-raj-films-mohit-suri-1235817576/ |access-date=11 July 2025 |website=Deadline}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 May 2024 |title=8 flawless pics of Aneet Padda: Big Girls Don't Cry actor set to become newest 'YRF heroine' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/entertainment/8-flawless-pics-aneet-padda-big-girls-dont-cry-actor-newest-yrf-heroine-101716887958988-2.html |access-date=11 July 2025 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> For the film's female lead, Suri stressed that he wanted an actress who had not undergone any [[Plastic surgery#Cosmetic surgery|cosmetic procedures]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-07-22 |title='Wanted someone who had not cosmetically done something to her face or body,' says Mohit Suri about casting Aneet Padda in 'Saiyaara' opposite Ahaan Panday |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/wanted-someone-who-had-not-cosmetically-done-something-to-her-face-or-body-says-mohit-suri-about-casting-aneet-padda-in-saiyaara-opposite-ahaan-panday/articleshow/122834162.cms#:~:text=Fire%20and%20Ash-,'Wanted%20someone%20who%20had%20not%20cosmetically%20done%20something%20to%20her,in%20'Saiyaara'%20opposite%20Ahaan%20Panday |access-date=2025-07-28 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] began in September 2024 and concluded in March 2025, taking place in [[Mumbai]], [[Goa]], [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]], and [[Alibag]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=14 September 2024 |title=Ahaan Panday's debut kept under wrap as family hides his reaction from vlog, reveals he's off social because of film preparation : Bollywood News |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/ahaan-pandays-debut-kept-wrap-family-hides-reaction-vlog-reveals-hes-off-social-film-preparation/ |access-date=11 July 2025 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 February 2025 |title=Ahaan Panday ends shoot of his debut with a banger |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/mohit-suri-recreates-music-festival-1000-people-for-ahaan-panday-debut-23492199 |access-date=11 July 2025 |website=Mid-day}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 July 2025 |title=Saiyaara Shooting Locations: 7 Places Where It Was Filmed |url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/bollywood/saiyaara-shooting-locations-7-places-where-it-was-filmed-ws-l-9463394.html |access-date=26 January 2025 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref>

The end credits scene of "Saiyaara" was shot in a single day, according to a post from ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' and was a last-minute addition to the film and shot less than a month before the film's release.<ref>{{cite web |date=5 August 2025 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Saiyaara's touching end credit song was a last-minute MASTERSTROKE by Aditya Chopra, reveals choreographer Vijay Ganguly: "It was shot in JUST one day and a month before the film's release…" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-saiyaaras-touching-end-credit-song-last-minute-masterstroke-aditya-chopra-reveals-choreographer-vijay-ganguly-shot-just-one-day-month-film/ |accessdate=12 August 2025 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>

In an interview, Suri revealed that the project was initially envisioned by him as a possible third installment in the ''[[Aashiqui]]'' franchise, but it did not materialize with its producers. Inspired by the Netflix documentary series ''[[The Romantics (TV series)|The Romantics]]'', he began developing the story—titled ''Saiyaara''—independently. However, Akshaye Widhani, the CEO of Yash Raj Films, later came on board to produce and back the film under the YRF banner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=17 July 2025 |title=Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara' Bets Big on Bollywood Romance: 'The Heart Still Aches in the Same Place' |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/mohit-suri-saiyaara-bollywood-romance-1236462355/ |website=Variety}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Main|Saiyaara (soundtrack)}}

The music album consists of 7 songs, composed by [[Mithoon]], [[Sachet–Parampara]], Rishabh Kant (The Rish), [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]], [[Tanishk Bagchi]], Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami, with lyrics written by [[Irshad Kamil]], [[Mithoon]], Rishabh Kant and Raj Shekhar.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mathur |first=Abhimanyu |date=July 21, 2025 |title=Meet men behind Saiyaara title song: Kashmiri engineer who quit his job, musician who came to Mumbai for just 2 weeks |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/meet-men-behind-saiyaara-title-song-arslan-nizami-faheem-abdullah-kashmiri-engineer-mohit-suri-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-101753095871730.html |access-date=July 23, 2025 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tanishk Bagchi To NDTV On Saiyaara Creating Saiyaara Title Song: "People Knew Me For Remixes, Good That..." |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/tanishk-bagchi-to-ndtv-on-saiyaara-creating-saiyaara-title-song-people-knew-me-for-remixes-good-that-8917404 |access-date=2025-07-23 |website=NDTV |language=en}}</ref> The [[film score]] was composed by John Stewart Eduri, replacing Suri's norm collaborator [[Raju Singh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Alakshendra |date=19 June 2025 |title=From the 'soundproof' hills of Kashmir to Bollywood: Meet Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami, musicians behind Saiyaara's title track |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/faheem-abdullah-and-arslan-nizami-musicians-behind-saiyaaras-title-track-from-the-soundproof-hills-of-kashmir-to-bollywood-10064585/ |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> The vocals were provided by [[Arijit Singh]], [[Jubin Nautiyal]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Shilpa Rao]], Vishal Mishra, Sachet-Parampara, Faheem Abdullah and Hansika Pareek. The soundtrack album was released on 4 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 July 2025 |title="Saiyaara Album Is My Tribute to The First Aashiqui Film"- Mohit Suri |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/saiyaara-album-is-my-tribute-to-the-first-aashiqui-film-mohit-suri-75343.html |website=Filmfare.com}}</ref>

== Marketing ==
The teaser was released on 29 May 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title='Saiyaara' teaser: Ahaan Panday goes shirtless, locks lips with Aneet Padda in debut film |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/ananya-pandays-brother-locks-lips-with-aneet-padda-in-saiyaara-teaser/cid/2105267 |website=Telegraph India |date=30 May 2025}}</ref> The trailer was released on 8 July 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title='Saiyaara' trailer: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are in an intense relationship in Mohit Suri's romantic drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/saiyaara-trailer-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-mohit-suri-romantic-drama-yash-raj-films/article69786908.ece |website=[[The Hindu]] |date=8 July 2025|access-date=8 July 2025}}</ref>

Panday and Padda did not promote the film before its release, as Suri wanted audiences to experience the pair for the first time on screen.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-18 |title=Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda didn't promote Saiyaara for a reason; Mohit Suri learned this tactic during Aashiqui 2 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-didnt-promote-saiyaara-for-a-reason-mohit-suri-learned-this-tactic-during-aashiqui-2-10133963/ |access-date=2025-07-20 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===
The film was cleared with a [[U/A certificate]] from the [[Central Board of Film Certification|CBFC]] after a few cuts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saiyaara |url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTE0MDYyMDI1MDAxMTE= |website=[[Central Board of Film Certification]] |date=8 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernandes |first=Shefali |date=16 July 2025 |title=Saiyaara: CBFC Deletes 10 Seconds Of 'Sensual & Intimacy' Visuals From Ahaan Panday's Film, Censors Objectionable Words |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/saiyaara-cbfc-deletes-10-seconds-of-sensual-intimacy-visuals-from-ahaan-panday-film-censors-objectionable-words |website=Free Press Journal}}</ref> ''Saiyaara'' was released theatrically on 18 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-04-22 |title='Saiyaara': Ahaan Panday's debut film gets title, release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/saiyaara-ahaan-pandays-debut-film-gets-title-release-date/article69477360.ece |access-date=2025-06-26 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film's digital streaming rights were acquired by [[Netflix]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Saiyaara OTT Release: How to watch Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's romantic drama |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/saiyaara-ott-release-how-to-watch-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-paddas-romantic-drama-11753064233333.html |website=mint |date=21 July 2025}}</ref> where it began streaming from 12 September 2025; the deal marked a substantial shift away from YRF's regular streaming partner [[Prime Video|Amazon Prime Video]], with pre-2020 YRF productions later being renewed by the platform as well.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saiyaara to stream on Netflix from September 12 after 50-day theatrical run |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/saiyaara-stream-netflix-september-12-50-day-theatrical-run/ |access-date=11 September 2025 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=11 September 2025 }}</ref> The satellite rights were acquired by [[Sony Max]], which had been home to YRF filmography since 2000 until the [[Star Gold Network]] acquired the rights to ''[[War (2019 film)|War]]'' and subsequent releases, later renewing all but a select handful of prior YRF productions to add to its catalog.<ref>{{cite web|title=World Television Premiere: Saiyaara on Sony Max|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWw0_CyYbLg|date = 30 November 2025}}</ref>

== Reception ==

=== Box office ===
''Saiyaara'' grossed approximately {{INRConvert|409.18|c}} domestically and {{INRConvert|167.05|c}} overseas, for a worldwide gross of {{INRConvert|579.23|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-30 |title=Saiyaara Worldwide Box Office Day 41: Ahaan Panday's debut beats Salman Khan's mega blockbuster |url=https://inews.zoombangla.com/saiyaara-worldwide-box-office-day-41-ahaan-pandays-debut-beats-salman-khans-mega-blockbuster/ |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=Zoom Bangla}}</ref> Trade analysts reported that the film achieved a return on investment (ROI) of over 640%, having been produced on a budget of just {{INRConvert|45|c}}.<ref name="Budget" /> The film's box office performance has been described as unprecedented by many trade experts, with ''[[The Indian Express]]'' noting that it stood out "at a time when films are struggling to break even, especially the ones starring new faces or debutantes".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-26 |title=Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 8: Ahaan Panday's blockbuster has already beaten Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Ranbir Kapoor's Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/saiyaara-box-office-collection-day-8-ahaan-pandays-blockbuster-has-already-beaten-kartik-aaryans-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-ranbir-kapoors-yeh-jawaani-hai-deewani-10150439/ |access-date=2025-07-27 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

The film had a record-breaking opening day, collecting ₹28.75 crore (US$3.4 million) worldwide, marking the highest opening for a Hindi film featuring a debutant male lead.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-19 |title=Saiyaara Box Office: Film is historic, takes an excellent 'best ever start' for newcomers |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/saiyaara-box-office-film-historic-takes-excellent-best-ever-start-newcomers/ |access-date=2025-07-19 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> Its opening weekend was strong across India, especially in urban multiplexes, with ₹83 crore (US$10 million) net earned domestically and over ₹119 crore (US$14 million) globally.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-07-21 |title=Saiyaara box office collection shatters records with Rs 83 crore in its opening weekend. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda make history |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/saiyaara-shatters-records-with-rs-83-crore-in-its-opening-weekend-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-make-history/articleshow/122804611.cms |access-date=2025-07-26 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> By the end of its first week, ''Saiyaara'' had collected between ₹172.5 crore and ₹175.25 crore (US$20–21 million) net in India, and approximately ₹250.5 crore (US$30 million) worldwide, surpassing ''[[Ek Villain]]'' to become the highest-grossing film of Mohit Suri's career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saiyaara Week One Worldwide – 250 Crore Plus – Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=9249 |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-24 |title=Saiyaara Box Office: Mohit Suri scores career-best as film becomes his highest-grossing release ever |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/saiyaara-box-office-mohit-suri-scores-career-best-film-becomes-highest-grossing-release-ever/ |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref> On its eighth day, the film maintained momentum, earning ₹17.5 crore (US$2.1 million) net.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-07-26 |title='Saiyaara' box office collection Day 8: Mohit Suri's romantic drama crossed Rs 190 crore mark; Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer to enter Rs 200 crore club today |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/saiyaara-box-office-collection-day-8-mohit-suris-romantic-drama-crossed-rs-190-crore-mark-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-starrer-to-enter-rs-200-crore-club-today/articleshow/122915369.cms |access-date=2025-07-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> On 26 July 2025 (its ninth day), it crossed the ₹200 crore (US$24 million) milestone domestically with an additional ₹15.3 crore (US$1.8 million), becoming the second fastest Hindi film of 2025 to enter the ₹200 crore club. The film crossed ₹300 crore mark on its ninth day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-27 |title=Saiyaara Box Office: Mohit Suri directorial crosses Rs. 300 cr worldwide, hits new benchmark in just 9 days |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/saiyaara-box-office-mohit-suri-directorial-crosses-rs-300-cr-worldwide-hits-new-benchmark-just-9-days/ |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref> Its total stood at ₹220.75 crore net in India and ₹327.74 crore worldwide by the end of day ten. By this point, ''Saiyaara'' had already outperformed the lifetime totals of [[Raid 2 (film)|''Raid 2'']], ''[[Sitaare Zameen Par]]'' and ''[[Housefull 5]]'' becoming the [[List of Hindi films of 2025|second highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025]] as well as the [[List of Indian films of 2025|third highest-grossing Indian film of the year]], behind only ''[[Chhaava]]''. This made it the second-biggest opening week for a Hindi release in 2025, behind ''Chhaava''. By its twelfth day of release, the film had earned an estimated ₹270.75 crore (US$32 million) net in India, with a domestic gross of ₹319.5 crore (US$38 million). Its overseas earnings stood at ₹86 crore (US$10.8 million), bringing its total worldwide gross to ₹404 crore (US$48 million), surpassing ''[[Kabir Singh]]'' as the highest-grossing Indian romantic film of all time.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-07-30 |title='Saiyaara' creates Box Office history: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda's film crosses Rs 400 crore worldwide; beats 'Kabir Singh' to become highest-grossing Indian romantic film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/saiyaara-creates-box-office-history-ahaan-panday-aneet-paddas-film-crosses-rs-400-crore-worldwide-beats-kabir-singh-to-become-highest-grossing-indian-romantic-film/articleshow/122988168.cms |access-date=2025-07-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Within thirteen days, it had climbed to become the 22nd highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, surpassing ''[[RRR (film)|RRR]]'' and ''[[Dhoom 3]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-07-31 |title=Mohit Suri, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' becomes 22nd biggest hit of Hindi cinema, surpassing Jr NTR's 'RRR' and Aamir Khan's 'Dhoom 3' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/mohit-suri-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-paddas-saiyaara-becomes-22nd-biggest-hit-of-hindi-cinema-surpassing-jr-ntrs-rrr-and-aaamir-khans-dhoom-3/articleshow/123011354.cms |access-date=2025-08-01 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

=== Critical response ===
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|63|5.1|19|consensus=|access-date={{RT data|access date}}}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saiyaara |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/saiyaara |access-date=23 July 2025 |website=Rotten Tomatoes}}</ref>

[[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave 4.5/5 stars, and wrote "On the whole, ''Saiyaara'' is a stirring musical saga elevated by Mohit Suri's deft direction, heartfelt romance, chart-topping music, and stellar lead performances.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2025-07-18 |title=Saiyaara Movie Review: SAIYAARA is a captivating cinematic experience. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/saiyaara/critic-review/saiyaara-movie-review/saiyaara-is-a-captivating-cinematic-experience/ |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref> Rishil Jogani of ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars, and wrote "''Saiyaara'' is a beautifully crafted romantic drama that triumphs through its stellar performances, enchanting music, and Mohit Suri's masterful direction. Despite a familiar storyline, the film's emotional depth and heartfelt chemistry make it a must-watch".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-18 |title=Saiyaara Review: Mohit Suri gifts Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda a dream debut in his intense love story |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/saiyaara-review-mohit-suri-gifts-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-a-dream-debut-in-his-intense-love-story-1394012 |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> Rishabh Suri of the ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars, and wrote "Overall, Saiyaara may not break new ground in terms of storytelling, but it strikes the right emotional chords. It's a film that understands its audience and delivers with sincerity. It offers just enough to make you feel—and that, sometimes, is more than enough".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suri |first=Rishabh |date=18 July 2025 |title=Saiyaara movie review: Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda's chemistry, soulful music give life to Mohit Suri's cliched love story |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/saiyaara-movie-review-ahaan-panday-aneet-paddas-chemistry-soulful-music-give-life-to-mohit-suris-cliched-love-story-101752827656927.html#google_vignette |access-date=18 July 2025 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Radhika Sharma of ''[[NDTV]]'' gave the film 3/5 stars, and wrote "The story is as old as time. Bad boy meets good girl, sparks fly, and then, there's heartbreak, sacrifice, and reunion".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saiyaara Review: No One Does Heartbreak Like Mohit Suri |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/saiyaara-review-no-one-does-heartbreak-like-mohit-suri-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-3-stars-8899426 |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=NDTV |language=en}}</ref> Vinamra Mathur of ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave 3/5 stars, and wrote "Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda sail through this messy, imperfect love story".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-18 |title=Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara' movie review: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda sail through this messy, imperfect love story |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mohit-suris-saiyaara-movie-review-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-sail-through-this-messy-imperfect-love-story-13908325.html |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref>

Vineeta Kumar of ''[[India Today]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars, and wrote "Saiyaara' doesn't promise the best love story or the most dazzling performances. But it holds your hand, sings to your broken heart, and walks with you for a while. It's entertaining, emotional, and musical – a cinematic piece where the flaws are visible, but so is the heart".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-18 |title=Saiyaara review: Ahaan Panday's starry debut for hearts that loved, lost and healed |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/saiyaara-movie-review-ahaan-panday-starry-debut-for-hearts-that-loved-lost-and-healed-2757783-2025-07-18 |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Kusumika Das of ''[[Times Now]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "The soul of the film lies in the cast's performances. There are flashes of brilliance – lines like "Mera na hona, tumhare bade hone ka wajah banega" echo the classic Mohit Suri magic. But overall, Saiyaara feels like it aimed for the stars and only touched the clouds".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-18 |title=Saiyaara Movie Review: Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda Act Their Hearts Out In This Mohit Suri Film Lacking Soul |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/saiyaara-movie-review-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda-sparkle-never-sizzle-in-mohit-suris-tepid-love-story-review-152300634 |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> Aishwarya Vasudevan of ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave 3/5 stars, and wrote "''Saiyaara'' doesn't reinvent the wheel of romance, but it sure makes it spin with heart. While its story may echo familiar chords, the harmony between Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda hits the right notes".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saiyaara review: Mohit Suri's romance gets a fresh coat with Ahaan and Aneet |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/saiyaara-review-mohit-suri-old-school-romance-gets-a-fresh-coat-with-ahaan-panday-aneet-padda/89389500e6379 |access-date=2025-07-18 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> Jaya Dwivedie of ''[[India TV]]'' gave 3/5 stars, and wrote "'''Saiyaara'' is a slow-paced love story that tries to reach the hearts of the audience despite its unfamiliarity and incompleteness".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dwivedie |first=Jaya |date=18 July 2025 |title=Saiyaara Movie Review: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda shine bright but Mohit Suri's love story fails to make a mark |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/movie-review/saiyaara-movie-review-ahaan-panday-and-aneet-padda-shine-bright-but-mohit-suri-s-love-story-fails-to-make-a-mark-1061 |access-date=18 July 2025 |website=[[India TV]]}}</ref>

== References ==
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* {{BH movie|saiyaara}}
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Saiyaara (film)

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| name = Saiyaara (film)
| director = Mohit Suri
| producer = Akshaye Widhani
| released = 2025
| country = India
| language = Hindi
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'''Saiyaara (film)''' is a 2025 India Hindi-language film directed by Mohit Suri.

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