Mumbai: The anticipation surrounding Bollywood’s beloved horror franchise ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ reaches a fever pitch as it gears up for its highly-anticipated third installment, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’. Kartik Aaryan took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to officially announce the latest addition to the cast, extending a warm welcome to Vidya Balan in the upcoming venture.
In a tweet, he exclaimed, “And it’s happening 🔥 OG Manjulika is coming back to the world of BhoolBhulaiyaa. Super thrilled to welcome @vidya_balan ❤️🔥 This Diwali is going to be crackling #BhoolBhulaiyaa3 🤙🏻👻 @BazmeeAnees @TSeries #BhushanKumar.”
Accompanying the announcement was a video showcasing Vidya’s iconic portrayal of Manjulika from the original ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, alongside Kartik’s character of Rooh Baba from ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, dancing in sync to the timeless tune of ‘Ami Je Tomar’. Fans can expect the third installment to hit theaters in time for Diwali 2024.
Vidya Balan’s unforgettable performance as Manjulika in the 2007 hit left an indelible mark on audiences, catapulting the film to box office success. Directed by Priyadarshan, the first installment laid the foundation for the franchise’s enduring popularity. Building upon this legacy, the second installment, helmed by Aneez Bazmee and starring Kartik, Kiara Advani, and Tabu, further solidified the franchise’s reputation with its stellar performance at the box office.
