Buzz around Bhooth Bangla had picked up after reports claimed that the script of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 was reworked for Akshay Kumar's upcoming horror comedy. Putting an end to the speculation, T-Series stepped in to clarify that Bhool Bhulaiyaa is a "prized asset" of the production house, adding that any attempt to capitalise on the brand name or franchise would invite legal action. According to the same report, T-Series co-producer Shiv Chanana said he was surprised by the articles doing the rounds online linking the two films.