Fresh off the success of its trilogy, the ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ franchise is gearing up for a fourth installment, with the producer. Bhushan Kumar‘s team is said to be developing the main concept of the film and Kartik Aaryan he is planning to return as Rooh Baba. Me Bazmeewho directed the second and third installments, is said to be in talks to helm ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’ and the film is slated to go on floors by the end of 2027.
Bhushan Kumar to start work on ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the makers have started developing the idea of a fourth installment, aiming to expand one of India’s biggest horror films. A source told the publication that Kumar wants to establish “Bhool Bhulaiyaa” as the biggest franchise in the country, and that the groundwork for the main plot of the film has already begun. Kartik Aaryan is said to have also participated in these initial discussions, he is said to be excited to reprise his role as Rooh Baba for the third time in a row. The report also claims that Kartik Aaryan is involved in production talks as he plans to bring back his much-loved character.
Anees Bazmee is said to be in talks to return
Anees Bazmee, who helmed both ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, is said to be in talks to return as director for the fourth installment. A source revealed that talks are progressing, and financial matters are being finalized between Bazmee and the production team. Ahead of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’, Anees Bazmee is said to be busy with her upcoming project. Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan. After the film is completed, the filmmaker is expected to begin production and production of the fourth installment of the horror-comedy.
When is ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’ expected to start production?
According to the report, the makers are planning to take ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’ under the second half of 2027. Although no official announcement has been made by T-Series, Bhushan Kumar, Kartik Aaryan or Anees Bazmee, the timeline that has been reported shows that the project is in its infancy.
About the license of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’
‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ remains one of the biggest blockbusters in Hindi cinema, boasting 100 percent success in its three episodes. The original film released in 2007 with Akshay Kumar in the lead role, before Kartik Aaryan took the mantle in the second and third installments, both of which were huge box office hits.