Mumbai, March 23 -- Director Priyadarshan, who is known for helming cult hits like 'Bhagam Bhag', Malamaal Weekly', 'Chup Chup Ke', 'Hera Pheri' and others, called Bollywood star Akshay Kumar his first "preference" when it comes to Hindi comedy movies.

Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar are set to collaborate for the upcoming horror comedy film 'Bhooth Bangla' which is set to release in theatres on April 10. The duo had earlier worked together in movies like 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', 'Bhagam Bhag', Hera Pheri' and 'Garam Masala'.

While talking to ANI, Priyadarshan opened up about his casting process in the films, saying that he decides the actor after writing the script, noting that for humour, Akshay Kumar is his top choice due to both preference ...