Priyadarshan: Akshay Kumar is My First Choice for Comedy Films

• Director Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar reunite after 15 years for the horror-comedy "Bhooth Bangla."
• Priyadarshan states Akshay Kumar is his "first preference" for Hindi comedy films due to their comfort level.
• He revealed that "Bhool Bhulaiyaa" was initially conceived as a psychological thriller, not a horror comedy.
• Priyadarshan incorporates situational humor into horror to ease audience tension, a style he's used throughout his career.
• "Bhooth Bangla" has a star-studded cast including Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani, and is set for an April 10, 2026 release.