Akshay Kumar has landed in fresh controversy over the release plans of his upcoming films. Fans are unhappy with the close release gap between Bhooth Bangla and Welcome to the Jungle.
Audiences were eagerly waiting for the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan in Bhooth Bangla. The horror-comedy was expected to hit theatres on May 15.
At the same time, fans were also excited about Akshay’s return to his popular franchise with Welcome to the Jungle. The makers have scheduled its release for June 26.
The narrow one-month gap between the two releases has disappointed fans. Many feel this could affect the box office performance of both films.
Several users pointed fingers at Akshay Kumar’s management team. They believe such planning mistakes could damage his long-standing star image.
Some fans even compared Akshay’s choices with Ajay Devgn’s recent releases. They claimed both stars risk harming their franchises with poor timing and weak film selection.
Bhooth Bangla is a high-budget film with strong buzz built over the years. Meanwhile, Welcome to the Jungle boasts a large, star-studded ensemble cast.
With such a short gap, audiences fear only one film may succeed. In a worst-case scenario, both films could struggle at the box office.
Fans are now hoping the makers reconsider the release date of Welcome to the Jungle. Whether the team will make changes remains to be seen.
