Filmmaker Priyadarshan reportedly believed a Mohanlal blockbuster would fail, while his own anticipated successes ended up bombing at the box office.

Director Priyadarshan has strongly refuted claims that actor Akshay Kumar had Tabu's role reduced in their film 'Bhooth Bangla'.

Actor Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan have publicly criticized the film industry's dismissive attitude towards comedy. They expressed frustration that comedy is often seen as mere 'buffoonery' rather than a respected genre.

Director Priyadarshan has commented on actor Asrani's remuneration, stating that he was paid less than the entourages of other Bollywood stars.

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has lauded Aditya Dhar's work on 'Dhurandhar,' calling it a 'historic revolution' and predicting that Dhar will be remembered alongside the makers of iconic films like 'Sholay.'

Director Priyadarshan recalled how Vidya Balan dedicated 35-40 days to practice dancing for her role in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' after choreographer Farah Khan told her she 'can't dance'.

Filmmaker Priyadarshan reflected on his 2009 film 'Billu', admitting he added too many songs, which weakened its screenplay. He said portraying Shah Rukh Khan’s stardom needed no effort. Priyadarshan now reunites with Akshay Kumar for the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, releasing April 10, 2026, followed by Haiwaan with Saif Ali Khan.

Priyadarshan's horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla', starring Akshay Kumar, is scheduled for its Netflix premiere on June 12, following its successful theatrical run where it grossed over ₹181 crore net in India.

An article recounts a past incident where actor Mohanlal expressed anger towards director Priyadarshan for perceived betrayal, leading to Mohanlal spending an Onam festival in the hospital.

Director Priyadarshan stated that Shah Rukh Khan is unsuitable for villager roles, suggesting Akshay Kumar appears more like a 'common man.' His comments sparked discussion regarding the actors' versatility and public perception.

Actor Akshay Kumar's upcoming film 'Bhooth Bangla' has had its release date pushed to April 16, 2026, due to the strong box office performance of 'Dhurandhar'. This shift aims to allow both films adequate space and attention.

Veteran actor Asrani's final performances are in Priyadarshan's upcoming films, 'Bhooth Bangla' and 'Haiwaan,' also featuring Akshay Kumar. Priyadarshan lauded Asrani's versatility, while Kumar shared a poignant piece of advice from the late actor against film production, a sentiment he also shared with Rajpal Yadav.

Actor Akshay Kumar expresses confidence in his upcoming film "Bhooth Bangla," even as "Dhurandhar 2" garners significant attention, with director Priyadarshan emphasizing his commitment to family-friendly cinema.

Director Priyadarshan's latest film, described as his 'swansong' and starring Mohanlal, is a musical featuring 12 songs that delves into a clash of egos between a father and son.

Following their confirmed reunion, director Priyadarshan has opened up about the true reasons behind his divorce from Lissy, stating that "a sense of boredom and ego" developed after 32 years of marriage. The couple had previously separated.

Director Priyadarshan has spoken about his experiences working with actor Akshaye Khanna, describing him as 'difficult,' and noted that one needs to be 'diplomatically arrogant' when collaborating with Salman Khan.

Priyadarshan stated he "never taught Aditya Dhar anything" and lauded directors like Dhurandhar and Sandeep Reddy Vanga for defying conventional theories of hit films.

Filmmaker Priyadarshan and actress Lissy have reportedly started living together again, a decade after their divorce, though they have no plans to remarry.

Aditya Dhar's path to directing success was challenging. Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan shares insights into Dhar's early struggles and his dedication.

The film also stars Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jisshu Sengupta, Manoj Joshi, Mithila Palkar, Asrani and Rajesh Sharma