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Kartik Aaryan Says He First Rejected Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 at Red Sea Festival

The actor credits Bhushan Kumar’s persuasion for a pivot that led to franchise success, with a fourth film now in development.

Overview

  • Speaking at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival, Kartik Aaryan said he initially declined Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 because it was only a sequel idea without a story before Bhushan Kumar convinced him.
  • He described how the role evolved into a public persona, noting that children now call him “Rooh Baba,” echoing his fraud‑psychic character.
  • News18 reported Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 as a major post‑Covid box‑office success, followed by a third installment released in 2024.
  • Director Anees Bazmee has confirmed Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 is being developed, with Aaryan attached to return.
  • His next release, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, is slated for December 25, 2025 with Ananya Panday under Dharma Productions and Namah Pictures, while IANS reports he is attached to the fantasy film Naagzilla.