Bhooth Bangla makers react to unpaid dues allegations by vendors amid box office success
Even as Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla continues to enjoy a good run and positive word-of-mouth at the box office, the film recently found itself caught in the middle of a controversy. Several vendors claimed that their payments were still pending despite the movie’s success. Amid the allegations, the makers have now broken their silence to clarify their stand. Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla was released on April 17. Bhooth Bangla issues clarification According to a Mid-day report, several vendors associated with the film have alleged that their payments are still pending despite the film’s theatrical success. In the report, one vendor claimed that the makers owe him close to ₹30 lakh in fees, stating, “Payments are getting stuck for months. Once the film releases, it becomes difficult to get the money out. The 90-day invoice clearance has become a thing of the past.” Another member claimed that he has been waiting months to be paid their fee of ₹18 lakh. Additionally, the report also claimed that writer Pranjal Kriplani has apparently sent producers …





