
Kartik Aaryan Returns for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 in 2026
Kartik Aaryan is quite excited because Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is finally on its way as he reprises his role as quirky yet endearing Rooh Baba. The movie will go on floors in 2026, and the script is being written.
There’s been much speculation regarding Akshay Kumar’s special appearance. Bhool Bhulaiya continues on its way of successful legacy which has adapted, surpassed, and gone beyond what the audience wants to see while still maintaining that core charm.
Kartik Aaryan Journey with Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Kartik Aaryan entered the franchise of Bhool Bhulaiyaa with the standalone sequel Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in 2022. The 2007 psychological thriller-horror Bhool Bhulaiyaa stars Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan.
The movie was directed by Anees Bazmee. In Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Kartik portrayed Rooh Baba, the amiable character that is always into something funny, besides having a gift of communicating with spirits. His character was a new take that appealed to the youth and old fans as well.
Why Akshay Kumar Was Not in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Akshay Kumar, who was the face of the original Bhool Bhulaiyaa, was not seen in the sequel. Reportedly, budget constraint and high fee of Akshay were the reasons why Kartik Aaryan was chosen for the role.
Moreover, makers also wanted to take the franchise into a new light, targeting the younger section with Kartik’s comedy time and vivid on-screen appearance. Fans did miss Akshay’s distinctive Dr. Aditya Shrivastava, but the film was good enough to give Kartik that worthy successor image.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: A Super-Hit
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 was a critical and box office success that minted over INR 266 crores worldwide. The film retained key elements from the original, such as the hauntingly beautiful song “Ami Je Tomar,”
while introducing a fresh narrative. Kartik Aaryan’s chemistry with co-star Kiara Advani and Tabu’s dual roles added layers of horror and comedy that captivated audiences.
Tabu, in particular, was appreciated for the depth and range she has portrayed in her performance as she flawlessly shifted between her two characters.
The Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’s revenue earning made it clear that the franchise holds the potential to change according to times. When the first film was based mostly on psychological thrills, the sequel was a horror-comedy. The contemporary audience highly appreciated the same.
Hope for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3:
Fans are in a tizzy with excitement as Kartik Aaryan prepares for his return in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
The story is still in the development stage, and director Anees Bazmee and the production team are working on another interesting narrative. The fact that Akshay Kumar is said to make a cameo appearance has added a lot of interest to the news.
If true, Akshay’s appearance will act as a nostalgic bridge between the earlier chapter and the new chapter for the franchise.
Dr. Aditya Shrivastava, as portrayed by Akshay Kumar in the 2007 film, is an iconic character, and a cameo will strike the roots of the series. His involvement would also please fans who have seen the franchise since its conception.
Production Details and Speculations
Shooting for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is supposed to commence sometime around early 2026, but there’s going to be an estimated release at the end of 2026 or the very start of 2027.
The final script is in its final stages of preparation, though certain insiders suggest that the new instalment is a horror-comedy that is going to bring certain interesting twists and new characters into it.
While there were reports of the makers talking to Akshay Kumar for a guest appearance, nothing in that regard has been issued yet.
It shall then be an ace moment for the film as it would do justice to the nostalgia from the original, and Kartik Aaryan shall get due as Rooh Baba .
The Evolution of the Franchise
It is a franchise which has seen many things since it was first released in 2007. Directed by Priyadarshan, the original one was a psychological thriller with elements of horror; this was nicely complemented with great performances by Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan.
Vidya’s Avni/Manjulika is that character that still lingers in the minds of the viewers. The comic timing of Akshay Kumar, plus his charm, added something very different to the movie.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is light but goes a bit in the horror-comedy genre and changes the scenario by modernizing the story of the movie. Therefore, the change makes the whole franchise appeal more towards a vast crowd.
Since Rooh Baba, played by Kartik Aaryan, is more playful compared to what Akshay portrayed in Bhool Bhulaiyaa, this would signify a change of era.
Akshay Kumar might make a cameo appearance in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 that will be the union of the old and new chapter,
as his appearance will surely remind some light from the first franchise among the fans. So, while Kartik Aaryan went all dynamic with his Rooh Baba act.
The adaptation which has characterized this franchise with such relevance through ages, embracing and ensuring old in new:
This can easily turn Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 to be yet another milestone of horror-comedies in the corridors of Bollywood, embracing their own roots yet with an evolvement to mark their niche.
Already a testament to the popularity of the franchise, the excitement and eagerness about Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, in all probability, hitting floors in 2026, has been there.
Kartik Aaryan is returning as Rooh Baba with another comedy and supernatural adventure, and the possible cameo by Akshay Kumar adds the extra zing on the film.
The Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise has evolved from a psychological thriller to a horror-comedy, catering to the changed tastes of audiences without losing its essence.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, with its unique amalgamation of humor, horror, and nostalgia, promises to be yet another blockbuster installment in this highly revered series.
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