After the success of its trilogy, the ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ franchise is gearing up for a fourth installment, with the producer Bhushan KumarThe team of ‘s would have developed the central idea of the film and Kartik Aarya He will return as Rooh Baba. Anees Bazmeewho directed the second and third installments, is said to be in talks to direct ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’ as well, with the film slated to be set in the second half of 2027.
Bhushan Kumar starts work on ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the makers have started developing the basic concept of the fourth installment, aiming to further expand one of Hindi cinema’s biggest horror-comedy franchises. A source told the publication that Kumar is keen on establishing ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ as the biggest franchise in the country and the groundwork for the main plot of the film is already in place. Kartik Aaryan is also involved in these early creative discussions, and 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 actively involved in the creative discussions as he prepares to reprise his fan favorite character.
Anees Bazmee is in talks to make a comeback
Anees Bazmee, who directed both ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, is in discussions to return as director for the fourth installment as well. A source indicated that talks are progressing and financial terms are currently being finalized between Bazmee and the production team. Before turning his attention to ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’, Anees Bazmee is busy with his next project starring Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan. Once filming wraps up, the filmmaker is expected to begin developing the script and creative framework for the fourth installment of the horror-comedy franchise.
When is ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’ expected to start production?
According to the report, the makers are planning to bring ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’ to the floors in the second half of 2027. While no official announcement has been made by T-Series, Bhushan Kumar, Kartik Aaryan or Anees Bazmee, the reported timeline indicates that the project is currently in its first phase of development.
About ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ Franchise
“Bhool Bhulaiyaa” remains one of the most consistent horror-comedy franchises in Hindi cinema, with a 100% hit record across its three installments. The original film was released in 2007 with Akshay Kumar in the lead, before Kartik Aaryan took over the second and third installments, both of which went on to become major box office hits.