Many reviewers felt the second half succumbed to "stereotypical Hindi thriller" tropes, such as unconvincing backstories and an over-reliance on jump scares.
“"The first half did give me a sense of hope... but the second half tarnished whatever was good about the first half. It seems like Singh didn't know how to end the film." — IMDb Review on Bhoot 2020 ” IMDb #Bhoot starts spooky but ends silly. My review: - Facebook Many reviewers felt the second half succumbed to
The most recent addition is a reunion of the legendary director-actor duo . Released in April 2026, it leans heavily into the horror-comedy "masala" genre. It seems like Singh didn't know how to end the film
Viewers looking for light-hearted family entertainment rather than genuine horror. Comparison Table Bhoot (2003) Bhoot: Part One (2020) Bhooth Bangla (2026) Lead Actor Ajay Devgn, Urmila Matondkar Vicky Kaushal Akshay Kumar Primary Tone Atmospheric, Psychological Mystery, Supernatural Slapstick Comedy, Horror Setting Modern Mumbai Apartment Abandoned Cargo Ship Haunted Mansion Critical Consensus Masterpiece of tension Ambitious but flawed Mixed/Nostalgic Perspectives on the Genre Supernatural Slapstick Comedy