India, March 24 -- It may be a time of action potboilers and masala entertainers in Bollywood, but Priyadarshan is hoping his return to Hindi films can change that. The prolific director is returning to directing Hindi films with Bhooth Bangla, a horror-comedy that has fans excited. As the film's promotions kicked off, many wondered whether it was a smart idea to release a horror comedy so soon after Dhurandhar 2, one of the biggest action films in recent times. But Priyadarshan does not see it as an 'either-or' situation.

In an interview with news agency PTI, the filmmaker said he is not too worried about the film's box-office prospects, as the "area of exploitation" is larger for such movies than for action films because they appeal to...