The Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise could soon be expanding with a fourth instalment. According to a report by Mid-Day, producer Bhushan Kumar has begun work on Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4, with Kartik Aaryan expected to reprise his role as Rooh Baba after the commercial success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024).
What We Know About Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 So Far
The report states that the screenplay is currently under development, with the makers focusing on finalising a strong script before locking the film's director. It further claims that if everything proceeds as planned, the horror-comedy could go on floors in the second half of 2027.
According to BollySpice, director Anees Bazmee has admitted that the fourth installment is a work in progress. On May 20, when Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 completed four years, Bazmee spoke exclusively about the project.
Kartik Aaryan’s Return as Rooh Baba
Kartik Aaryan is expected to return as Rooh Baba, the character he played in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. According to Hindustan Times, there were earlier reports that Kartik Aaryan had agreed to do Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 even before the release of the third film.
No Official Confirmation Yet
It is important to note that the production house has not made any official announcement regarding the project, and the report has not been independently confirmed by the makers or any other publication. The news remains speculative at this stage.
Our Take: A Franchise That Knows Its Formula
The Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise has found a winning formula with Kartik Aaryan's Rooh Baba and the horror-comedy blend. A fourth film seems like a natural next step given the commercial success of the third instalment. However, with the script still in development and no director locked, fans will need to be patient. The reported 2027 timeline suggests the makers are taking their time to get it right — which is a good sign for quality. In our view, this is a franchise that knows what works, and if they stick to the formula, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 could be another crowd-pleaser.
