On Saturday, the makers of Akshay Kumar-starrer Bhooth Bangla announced a new release date for the film. The Priyadarshan directorial, which was earlier scheduled to release on May 15, will now hit theatres on April 10. To share the update, the makers dropped an announcement video on social media. However, netizens were disappointed by the apparent use of AI-generated content and took to social media to express their displeasure.
Akshay Kumar shared the video on his social media handle, which featured a black cat scratching out May 15 from a calendar before accidentally knocking it down and spilling milk over it. The cat then proceeds to lick the milk, revealing the new release date—April 10.
Bhooth Bangla ka countdown rewind! ⏪
15 May ❌
10 April ✅
Milte hain theatres mein 🎬#BhoothBangla pic.twitter.com/HTvrb5dFMa— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) February 7, 2026
Netizens react to AI-generated video
Netizens were quick to claim that the video was AI-generated and criticised the makers for a perceived lack of creativity.
A user commented, “Why is Bollywood normalising AI?Have some shame. I`d rather watch poor vfx work done by artists than AI.”
Another person wrote, “This Announcements itself shows the creative thinking behind the movies that is nothing but ASS.. Pathetic use of AI”
“Bollywood so washed. pushing gen AI slop to promote their movies,” wrote a user while retweeting the post.
Another comment read, “Mann if you can`t be bothered enough to make a promotional video for your own movie, why do you even care about starring in films? I`m sure AI could do the same job”.
More about Bhooth Bangla
Despite the backlash, Bhooth Bangla has been generating steady buzz since its announcement and is expected to showcase Akshay Kumar in a genre-driven entertainer. With the revised release date, the makers aim to tap into a favourable theatrical window while avoiding box-office congestion. In recent years, Akshay Kumar has also ensured that his films receive adequate theatrical runs, allowing audiences time to engage with their box-office journey.
Bhooth Bangla is presented by Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in association with Cape of Good Films. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, and Rajpal Yadav. It is directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, and Ektaa R Kapoor. The film is slated for a theatrical release on April 10, 2026.
