The third part of the horror comedy franchise Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 was recently released in theatres. Amid the ongoing release of the Kartik Aryan starrer, the audience is re-watching the first part which featured Akshay Kumar in the lead role. The 2007 film is still popular today and audiences definitely can’t wait to see what Akshay does with the multiple comic franchises in 2025.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa, which is available to stream on Netflix, is currently trending in the top 10 Indian movies on the platform. This is an indication of the recall value of the first installment in which Akshay Kumar’s performance was highly appreciated by the audience.
Interestingly, Akshay’s comedy drama ‘Khel Khel Mein’ released in 2024 is also in the trending list. This shows the audience’s interest in seeing the actor in the comic space. He is returning to many of his famous comedy franchises in 2025.
These also include the much-awaited courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3. In this film directed by Subhash Kapoor, Akshay’s Jolly will compete with Arshad Warsi’s Jolly. Pinkvilla exclusively revealed that Jolly LLB 3 will release on the big screens on April 10, 2025.
Then there is Housefull 5, which is the next chapter in the Housefull franchise. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Housefull 5 is set against the backdrop of a cruise trip and features a stellar ensemble cast. It is scheduled for theatrical release on June 6, 2025.
Akshay will also return to the Welcome series with Welcome to the Jungle, an adventure comedy. Directed by Ahmed Khan, this film was produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala and Jyoti Deshpande.
Akshay also has a horror comedy titled Bhoot Bangla in his lineup. It will be directed by Priyadarshan and will mark the reunion of the OG Bhool Bhulaiyaa actor-director duo after 14 years. In a special update, Pinkvilla revealed that Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani and Vamika Gabbi have joined the cast.
Talking about Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, this film has been directed by Anees Bazmee. Along with Kartik Aaryan as Rooh Baba, it stars Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit and Trupti Dimri. It was released on the occasion of the festival of Diwali.
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