'Shame on you': Manoj Desai lashes out at Akshay Kumar

Film exhibitor Manoj Desai, Executive Director of G7 Multiplex (Gaiety Galaxy) and Maratha Mandir Cinema in Mumbai, has strongly criticised the release strategy of Priyadarshan’s Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, alleging that the decision to delay advance bookings is hurting single-screen theatres. Commenting on the response to paid previews, Desai said the film hasn’t opened as expected. He also cited the success of Dhurandhar and DDLJ.

April 17, 2026 at 02:57AM