The Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise is gearing up for a fourth round. According to reliable sources, director Anees Bazmee is in talks to reunite with Kartik Aaryan for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4. This comes after the success of the previous installments, which have made the franchise one of the biggest horror-comedy series in Hindi cinema.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4: Kartik Aaryan Returns as Rooh Baba
Producer Bhushan Kumar and his in-house team have started working on ideas for the fourth film. According to a source cited by Bollywood Hungama, "Bhushan Kumar is keen to make Bhool Bhulaiyaa the biggest franchise of India, and he has started working on gathering the core idea for the fourth instalment."
The source added that Kartik Aaryan is also involved in the creative process. "Kartik is also on board the creative process, to crack the best possible plot for the fourth Bhool Bhulaiyaa film, as he is all excited to step into the shoes of Rooh Baba again," the source said.
Anees Bazmee Excited About Potential Reunion with Akshay Kumar
Director Anees Bazmee has also expressed excitement about the possibility of bringing Akshay Kumar and Kartik Aaryan together for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4. In a statement reported by The Times of India, Bazmee called the idea "fantastic."
"It is a fantastic idea." — Anees Bazmee, on the potential reunion of Akshay Kumar and Kartik Aaryan in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4, as reported by The Times of India
The franchise began with Akshay Kumar in the lead in 2007. Kartik Aaryan took over the role in the next two installments. The potential reunion of both actors has generated significant buzz among fans.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 Confirmed with Kartik Aaryan's Return
Anees Bazmee has confirmed that Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 is happening. According to a post on India Forums, the filmmaker stated that the only sure thing right now is Kartik Aaryan's return. He also hinted at more comedies with the actor in the pipeline.
The franchise has a 100 percent hit track record, making it one of the most successful horror-comedy series in Bollywood. With the fourth installment now in development, the team is focused on delivering another blockbuster.
Our Take: A Smart Move for the Franchise
In our view, bringing Anees Bazmee back to direct Kartik Aaryan again is a logical step. The director-actor duo has already proven their chemistry in the previous films. The potential addition of Akshay Kumar could add more star power and nostalgia, which would only benefit the franchise. However, the key will be the plot. If the team can crack a fresh and engaging story, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 has the potential to become the biggest franchise in Indian cinema, as Bhushan Kumar envisions.
