The horror-comedy franchise Bhool Bhulaiyaa is all set to get a third instalment. The upcoming film will go into production soon. After a recent update revealed that Vidya Balan, the OG Manjulika will be joining the cast, speculations of Akshay Kumar’s involvement also did the rounds.
Now, director Anees Bazmi has opened up about whether Akshay Kumar will star in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. In an interview with Zoom, the director revealed, ““No, Akshay is not a part of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. I am dying to work with him, but unfortunately, I have not been able to script a film where we could work together. In future, certainly yes.”
He further opened up about Vidya saying, “Vidya had agreed to do a 3-day role in my film Thank You. I remember calling her, and she taking no time to give her nod of consent. I don’t know why, but I can never forget that gracious gesture. It all started from there, and here I am today, ready to go on the set.”
On Monday, Kartik Aaryan took to his social media handle to share a video of Vidya Balan’s Manjulika in Bhool Bhulaiyaa and himself dancing to Ami Je Tomar in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Announcing that Vidya will be joining the upcoming film’s cast, he wrote, “And its happening Og Manjulika is coming back to the world of BhoolBhulaiyaa Super thrilled to welcome @balanvidya This Diwali is going to be crackling #BhoolBhulaiyaa3 @aneesbazmee @tseries.official #BhushanKumar.”