In a major reshuffle of the 2026 Bollywood calendar, Salman Khan has reportedly vacated his mid-April release slot for the war epic “Battle of Galwan,” allowing Akshay Kumar’s highly anticipated horror-comedy “Bhooth Bangla” to take the stage earlier than planned.
The Strategic Shift originally slated for a May release, Priyadarshan’s Bhooth Bangla, which reunites the iconic director-actor duo, will now hit theaters on April 10, 2026.
The move comes in response to massive fan demand and a strategic window created by the delay of Salman Khan’s project.
Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan has been pushed back to August 2026. Sources indicate two primary reasons for this shift.
The scale of the war film requires more time for post-production to ensure historical and visual accuracy, and the film is still awaiting certain necessary permits required for its sensitive subject matter.
Industry insiders are viewing this as a significant gesture of professional friendship between the two superstars.
By vacating the April slot, Salman Khan has avoided a potential box-office clash and provided Bhooth Bangla with a solo window to capitalize on the Eid/Spring holiday period while giving his own team the necessary time to perfect his ambitious war drama.
