Bhooth Bangla trailer reactions: Internet is in love with this nostalgic scene ft. Akshay Kumar, Mithila Palkar

Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla trailer invoked nostalgia in fans who have loved the duo's films through the years.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has once again reunited with filmmaker Priyadarshan after years to entertain fans with another horror-comedy, Bhooth Bangla. The much-awaited trailer of the film has finally been released. Fans were happy to see Akshay back in top form. The internet has been abuzz with reactions since the Bhooth Bangla trailer dropped. Viewers noticed that Priyadarshan was reusing popular dialogues from his previous films, which have since become meme material.

Akshay Kumar and Mithila Palkar share the screen in Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla.

Internet reacts to Bhooth Bangla teaser

Fans thought it was pure ‘nostalgia’ to see Akshay and Priyadarshan working together again. One wrote on X, “Bhooth Bangla Trailer! Loved it. Esp the humor & #AkshayKumar ’s comic timing, always solid in comedy, just needed the right dialogues. Feels like it’ll finally satisfy our hunger. Priyadarshan knows d game with Akshay.”

But there was one particular scene from the trailer that everyone seemed taken by, which originally featured in Bhagam Bhag. One fan wrote, “Upgraded Version of the Iconic “Behen dar gayi, behen dar gayi” Meme from #BhagamBhag is HERE … and it’s Even Crazier this Time in #BhoothBangla.”

Numerous others re-shared the clip featuring Akshay and Mithila with comments like, “Nostalgia just hit HARD. Akshay Kumar recreates the iconic “Behen Darr Gayi” moment in #BhoothBanglaTrailer,” and “Bhoot Bangla trailer just dropped and THAT shot is pure gold When Akshay Kumar gives that scary smile and says “dar gayi… dar gayi yaar”instant nostalgia hits hard. If you’ve seen Bhool Bhulaiyaa, you’ll definitely feel the connection. Nostalgia is at its peak and this film looks MASSIVE.”

“abhi #BhoothBanglaTrailer dekha and honestly dialogues sunte hi hasi aa rahi thi, especially “behen darr gayi” wala moment, insane (I just watched the Bhooth Bangla trailer and honestly couldn't stop laughing as soon as I heard the dialolgues. Especially the ‘sister got scared’ moment, insane).” Many seemed to agree, writing that it was probably the best scene in the trailer.

About Bhooth Bangla

Helmed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla marks Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s reunion after 14 years. The horror-comedy also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Ishita Sengupta, Mithila Palkar and Asrani, among others, in key roles. Produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor, the film’s paid previews will begin in theatres on 16 April 2026 from 9 pm onwards. It was supposed to hit screens on April 10 but was postponed amid Dhurandhar 2's dream run at the box office.