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Bhooth Bangla makers react to unpaid dues allegations by vendors amid box office success

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 …

Bhooth Bangla: Vendors complain of pending dues worth Rs 48 lakh as Ekta Kapoor celebrates career’s biggest hit | Bollywood News

Bhooth Bangla: Vendors complain of pending dues worth Rs 48 lakh as Ekta Kapoor celebrates career’s biggest hit | Bollywood News

4 min readMumbaiMay 7, 2026 09:39 AM IST Ekta Kapoor took to her Instagram handle on Wednesday to heap praises on lead actor Akshay Kumar, director Priyadarshan, and other primary cast members of her latest production, Bhooth Bangla, which has earned over Rs 211 crore worldwide since its release last month on April 17. She thanked them individually, and expressed gratitude to Priyadarshan for giving her career’s biggest hit yet. However, many vendors associated with the film have accused the production house over non-payment of dues, as per a report in Mid-day. Mounting dues as vendors allege non-payment Vendors who worked on Bhooth Bangla have alleged non-payment of dues even though the film has released and become a hit at the box office. While one of them claimed they haven’t been paid dues worth Rs 30 lakh, another alleged non-payment of their dues of Rs 18 lakh. As per the report, such long delays in payment of dues has become quite rampant these days. Once the film releases, it becomes even more difficult to extract …

Tamanaah Bahtia-Junaid Khan to pair for Balaji Motion Pictures; date-night horror to release on…

Tamanaah Bahtia-Junaid Khan to pair for Balaji Motion Pictures; date-night horror to release on…

Ragini 3 Announced: Tamanaah Bahtia-Junaid Khan to pair for Balaji Motion Pictures; date-night horror to release on… Home News and Gossip Ragini 3 Announced: Tamanaah Bahtia-Junaid Khan to pair for Balaji Motion Pictures; date-night horro… According to latest reports, Balaji Motion Pictures has announced Ragini 3 featuring Junaid Khan and Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead. Read on to know more. Balaji Motion Pictures has announced the release date of their upcoming film Ragini 3. The film will be based on a special kind of date-night horror story, in which fear, suspense, and light-hearted humor will also be seen. The film stars Junaid Khan and Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead roles. Due to this unique concept, the excitement among the audience has increased with the announcement of the film. The makers said that this film will give a new and stylish experience in the horror genre, especially to the young audience. All about Ragini 3 The film will be directed …

Bhooth Bangla release date changed again, Akshay Kumar’s horror comedy to hit theatres earlier now; here’s why

Bhooth Bangla release date changed again, Akshay Kumar’s horror comedy to hit theatres earlier now; here’s why

Bhooth Bangla release date: Fans are eagerly waiting to see Akshay Kumar return to the horror comedy genre with Bhooth Bangla. In January, the makers, Balaji Motion Pictures, announced that the film would arrive in theatres in May 2026. Bhooth Bangla reunites Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan after a gap of 14 years. On Saturday (February 7), the makers have made another announcement. The release date of the film has changed again, and Bhooth Bangla will now hit theatres a few weeks prior, on April 10. Priyadarshan has directed the film. Bhooth Bangla release date changed Akshay shared a small teaser featuring a black cat on his X account. The cat scratches on the table calendar, which is open to May. The calendar falls on the ground, with milk spilt all over it on the page of April. The cat licks on the date 10, suggesting the new release date of the film. In the caption, Akshay wrote, “Bhooth Bangla ka countdown rewind! ⏪ 15 May ❌ 10 April ✅ Milte hain theatres mein (See you …

Vvan: Tamannaah Bhatia joins Sidharth Malhotra in horror movie but AI-generated promo video disappoints fans | Bollywood

Vvan: Tamannaah Bhatia joins Sidharth Malhotra in horror movie but AI-generated promo video disappoints fans | Bollywood

In November last year, Sidharth Malhotra announced his new film titled Vvan – Force of the Forest, which is touted to be a folk thriller. Now, the makers of the film have released a video to welcome Tamannaah Bhatia on board. However, the use of AI in the announcement video has left the internet disappointed. (Also Read: Vvan – Force of the Forest: Sidharth Malhotra announces folk thriller, TVF ventures into movies) Tamannaah Bhatia joins the cast of Vvan-Force of the Forest. Tamannaah Bhatia joins Sidharth Malhotra in VVAN Sharing an AI-generated video of Vvan, Balaji Motion Pictures wrote on Instagram, “Rooted in Indian mythology and mysticism, Vvan – Force of the Forest unfolds a tale straight from the pages of history and folklore. Delighted to welcome @tamannaahspeaks to this powerful narrative — a force in her own right, ready to command the screen like never before 🌿✨.” The video showed a girl (Tamannaah) walking through a dense forest with a diya in her hand, accompanied by intense background music. Earlier, a similar announcement video …

CONFIRMED! Tamannaa Bhatia Joins Sidharth Malhotra’s Vvan | First Look Out

CONFIRMED! Tamannaa Bhatia Joins Sidharth Malhotra’s Vvan | First Look Out

Last Updated:April 30, 2025, 12:16 IST Tamannaah Bhatia joins Sidharth Malhotra in the folk thriller Vvan-Force of the Forest. The teaser shows her running barefoot in a red saree. Vvan will mark first collaboration between Tamannaa Bhatia and Sidharth Malhotra. Tamannaah Bhatia has joined Sidharth Malhotra’s upcoming folk thriller, Vvan-Force of the Forest. On Wednesday, the makers of the film released a new teaser introducing the actress. In the clip, Tamannaah’s face wasn’t visible. However, she was seen running barefoot, in a red saree, towards a forest. She even lights a lamp in the teaser and comes across a board which reads, “Warning: Entering the forest after sunset isn’t allowed”. Sharing the teaser online, Balaji Motion Pictures wrote, “Rooted in Indian mythology and mysticism, VVAN – Force of the Forrest unfolds a tale straight from the pages of history and folklore. Delighted to welcome @tamannaahspeaks to this powerful narrative — a force in her own right, ready to command the screen like never before 🌿✨ (sic).” Check it out here: Interestingly, Vvan – Force of …

The Buckingham Murders box office collection day 4: Kareena Kapoor Khan’s crime thriller sees a dip on first Monday, earnings drop below Rs 1 crore | Bollywood News

Despite receiving praise for her performance, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s latest film, The Buckingham Murders, is facing challenges at the box office. According to early estimates from industry tracking website Sacnilk, the crime thriller garnered a modest Rs 75 lakh nett in India on its fourth day of release. The film saw a steep fall in its earnings compared to its first weekend in cinemas. On Sunday, the film had earned Rs 2.15 crore. The film’s total earnings in India now stand at Rs 6 crore nett, following a disappointing opening of Rs 1.15 crore. However, it showed improvement on its second and third days, earning Rs 1.95 crore and Rs 2.15 crore, respectively. Directed by Hansal Mehta, The Buckingham Murders marks Kareena’s production debut and features her as Jasmeet Bhamra aka Jass, a grieving cop investigating a missing child case. (According to Balaji Motion Pictures the film made Rs 6.75 crore nett in three days). The movie’s overall Hindi occupancy stood at 10.81 percent on Monday, September 16, with notable interest in cities like Chennai, …

Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 trailer: Bold, in-your-face look at digital generation, where influencers reign supreme. Watch | Bollywood

Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 trailer: Makers of the highly anticipated Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 treated fans to the upcoming film’s trailer on Friday. It is explicit, intriguing and perfectly shows the relevance of love and fame in the times of the internet. LSD 2, directed by Dibakar Banerjee and backed by Ekta Kapoor, will be released on April 19. The film is a sequel to Dibakar’s 2010 film Love Sex Aur Dhokha. Also read | Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2: Ektaa Kapoor introduces trans woman Bonita Rajpurohit as first lead. Watch Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 trailer dropped on Friday. The film stars actors Paritosh Tiwari, Bonita Rajpurohit, and Abhinav Singh. Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 trailer highlights the clutter-breaking realities of the digital world in a nutshell. Get ready for journey through the digital landscape, where love knows no boundaries and influencers reign supreme. The caption to the trailer read, “Served HOT for the digital generation. Ek baar phir hoga (One again) Love, Sex aur Dhokha…” Unlock exclusive access to the story …