‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’: Anees Bazmee To Helm Kartik Aaryan’s Horror Comedy After Completing Akshay Kumar’s Untitled Film - Report
Producer Bhushan Kumar and Kartik Aaryan are officially developing 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4', with director Anees Bazmee in advanced talks to return at the helm. Following his successful run with the previous two sequels, Bazmee is expected to dive straight into the project after wrapping up his upcoming comedy with Akshay Kumar
Following the success of the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise, producer Bhushan Kumar and T-Series have officially begun developing ideas for a fourth instalment. Lead actor Kartik Aaryan is set to return as the popular character Rooh Baba and is actively collaborating on the script's core direction. Director Anees Bazmee is currently in talks to return at the helm, continuing his successful run with the horror-comedy series. Akshay Kumar Trips Near Lord’s Cricket Ground; Saif Ali Khan and Taimur’s Priceless Reaction Steals the Show (Watch Video).
Anees Bazmee to Helm ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’?
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, producer Bhushan Kumar is keen on expanding Bhool Bhulaiyaa into one of India’s flagship cinematic franchises. Creative teams are actively brainstorming concepts for the next story arc, with Kartik Aaryan closely involved in shaping the narrative.
Director Anees Bazmee, who previously directed Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, is in advanced discussions to direct the fourth part. Source reports indicate that financial terms and scheduling details are currently being finalised to finalise his return.
If negotiations conclude smoothly, filming for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 is expected to begin in the second half of 2027.
Focus on Akshay Kumar Collaboration '
Before shifting his focus to the creative development of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4, Anees Bazmee will wrap up his current untitled family comedy starring Akshay Kumar. Produced by Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations alongside Cape of Good Films, the big-screen entertainer reunites Bazmee and Kumar after 15 years, following previous collaborations like Welcome and Singh Is Kinng. Akshay Kumar Reveals Son Aarav Kumar Was Scared of Vidya Balan for Six Years After Watching ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’; Says, ‘He Refused To Look Into Her Eyes’.
The film—which features an ensemble cast including Vidya Balan, Raashii Khanna, Vijay Raaz, and Sudesh Lehri recently completed a schedule in Kerala and is locked for a theatrical release on December 4, 2026
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