Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4
TL;DR: The fourth Bhool Bhulaiyaa film is coming in 2027 with Kartik Aaryan returning and director Anees Bazmee attached. It's still in development — no trailer, no locked cast beyond the lead, no exact release date. Check Movie OTT for where-to-watch updates once distribution is confirmed.
The Franchise Is Banking on Kartik Aaryon (and It Makes Sense)
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 is happening. T-Series is moving forward with the fourth installment of its horror-comedy franchise, and Kartik Aaryan is expected to return in the lead role. Director Anees Bazmee — who helmed Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and 3 — has publicly confirmed the project is "work in progress," according to Bollywood Hungama, which means this isn't speculation. It's active development.
Here's what's actually striking: producers started conversations with Kartik about a fourth film before Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 even finished its theatrical run. That's not how studios usually move. It's a signal that the franchise has found its footing again after a long gap, and they're not about to let it slip.
The original Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) starred Akshay Kumar. Then nothing for 15 years. Then 2022 brought Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 with Kartik — and it worked. Better than worked. Two hits back-to-back in a genre that Bollywood doesn't always nail (mixing genuine scares with comedy without one crushing the other). The franchise rebuilt itself mid-run, which is genuinely rare.
What We Don't Know Yet — And Why That's Normal for 2027
No official plot details have been released. No teaser. No trailer from the studio. Anything labeled "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 trailer" online is fan-made concept art, not official material.
Cast beyond Kartik remains uncertain. Names like Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani have floated through trade coverage, but those are possibilities tied to story decisions — not confirmations. The ensemble isn't locked yet. Streaming rights haven't been assigned to any platform. For a film this far out, that's completely normal. What matters right now is that the machinery is moving.
Why Two Back-to-Back Hits Matter More Than You'd Think
Look — most franchises don't recover the way Bhool Bhulaiyaa did. You either sustain momentum or you don't. But after Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 landed in 2022, the series didn't just continue. It proved the haunted-haveli format gives writers genuine flexibility. New characters can walk through those doors. New mysteries unfold. The tone can shift without breaking internal logic. Each film feels like its own story instead of a beat-for-beat repeat.
That flexibility is probably why T-Series moved so quickly on a fourth installment — and why Anees Bazmee stayed attached. What strikes me is how few Hindi horror-comedies manage that balance consistently. Most lean too hard into laughs and lose the tension, or vice versa. This franchise hasn't done that.
When It's Coming — And Where to Watch
Expected release: 2027. No specific date has been announced yet. As production locks down timelines and release schedules, Movie OTT will track those announcements and update the where-to-watch section on this page — so bookmark it and check back as news breaks.
Streaming platform rights also haven't been confirmed. Once deals are finalized with Amazon Prime, Netflix, or whoever picks up distribution rights, those details will populate across Movie OTT's platform tracker. The theatrical release will come first, then the OTT window will follow sometime later (usually 4–6 months for major Bollywood releases, but that varies by deal).
What to Actually Expect
More of what made the last two work. Kartik Aaryan running from supernatural problems he created himself. A mystery that plays with the audience's assumptions about what's real and what's misdirection. Comedy that lands harder because you're already tense. And a haveli that's as much a character as any actor in the frame.
If you haven't seen the franchise, start with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 — it works on its own without the original, and it'll show you exactly what this series does well. Then 3 builds on that momentum. By the time 4 lands in 2027, you'll understand why producers aren't slowing down.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 releasing? Sometime in 2027, but no official date yet. As announcements come, Movie OTT will update its release calendar — that's your best source for locked dates.
Is Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 out yet? No. Still in development. Won't hit theatres in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
Who's directing it? Anees Bazmee, who directed the last two films.
Will Kartik Aaryan be in it? All reporting points to yes. He's the expected lead.
Where will I watch it? Streaming rights aren't confirmed yet. It'll hit theatres first, then move to a streaming platform months later. Check Movie OTT's where-to-watch tracker for platform confirmations once deals are locked.
Sources
- Bollywood Hungama — Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 Development Status
- Hindustan Times — Kartik Aaryan Negotiations
