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From Bhool Bhulaiyaa To Roohi: Five Bollywood Horror Comedies to Watch Before Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla Bollywood
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From Bhool Bhulaiyaa To Roohi: Five Bollywood Horror Comedies to Watch Before Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla

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Mumbai, April 9 - After years, Akshay Kumar is set to return to the horror-comedy space with director Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla. This genre once gave the actor one of his most iconic roles in Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Bhooth Bangla is already generating strong buzz, largely because it promises a blend of nostalgia and a fresh take on the genre. Akshay Kumar's strength has always been his effortless comic timing, especially in films that balance humour with tension. With Bhooth Bangla, fans are hoping to see him revisit that space—something reminiscent of his performance as the eccentric yet sharp psychiatrist in Bhool Bhulaiyaa, but with a new twist. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Bollywood has experimented with spooky humour over the years, delivering films that blend scares with laughter in unique ways. Before stepping into Akshay's upcoming entertainer, scheduled for April 17 release, here are five original (first film) horror comedies that perfectly set the mood. 1. Bhool Bhulaiyaa – The Cult Classic (2007) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhool Bhulaiyaa remains one of Bollywood's finest horror comedies. With Akshay Kumar delivering an iconic performance as the eccentric Dr Aditya, the film smartly balances psychological horror with humour. Its gripping narrative, memorable music, and twist-filled climax make it a must-watch before Bhooth Bangla. 2. Stree – Horror With a Message (2018) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Featuring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, Stree redefined the genre in modern Bollywood. Set in a small town haunted by a mysterious spirit, the film cleverly mixes folklore with social commentary. Its sharp writing and perfectly timed humour make it one of the most loved horror comedies in recent years. 3. Phone Bhoot – A Quirky, Gen-Z Spin (2022) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Starring Katrina Kaif alongside Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant Chaturvedi, Phone Bhoot brings a fresh, meta take on horror comedy. Packed with pop-culture references and self-aware humour, the film leans more toward laughs while still embracing its supernatural core. 4. Bhoot Police – Ghost Hunting Meets Comedy (2021) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With Saif Ali Khan and Arjun Kapoor playing ghost hunters, Bhoot Police offers a fun, adventurous take on the genre. The film blends supernatural elements with a buddy-comedy dynamic, making it an easy and entertaining watch for fans of light-hearted horror. 5. Roohi – A Supernatural Love Triangle (2021) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Led by Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and Varun Sharma, Roohi explores a unique concept involving a bride possessed by a spirit. While rooted in horror, the film leans heavily into comedy, delivering several laugh-out-loud moments alongside its eerie premise. It was originally part of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, but the makers later dropped it from MHCU. From the psychological brilliance of Bhool Bhulaiyaa to the quirky chaos of Phone Bhoot, these films showcase the versatility of Bollywood's horror-comedy genre. Each offers a distinct flavour, be it satire, folklore, or pure slapstick, making them the perfect watchlist before Bhooth Bangla hits the screens.

Kartik Aaryan's Superhit Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Final Worldwide Box Office Collection, Verdict, and Records Bollywood
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Kartik Aaryan's Superhit Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Final Worldwide Box Office Collection, Verdict, and Records

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Mumbai, November 1 – On Diwali 2024, Bollywood witnessed one of its most talked-about box office clashes when Kartik Aaryan's horror-comedy blockbuster Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 released opposite Rohit Shetty's star-studded Singham Again. The heavyweight clash was expected to be win by Singha Again due to the star power, but what followed was a stunning turnaround. The Anees Bazmee's directorial entertainer not only held its ground but ultimately emerged as the winner against Singham Again during the festive showdown, cementing its place as one of the biggest hits of the year. Produced by T-Series, BB3, despite the mixed word of mouth, resonated strongly with family audiences due to nostalgia, comedy, and supernatural thrills. Riding on Kartik Aaryan's funky performance as Rooh Baba and strong festive footfalls, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 scored a remarkable approximately 400 crores worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2024. In terms of audience reach, the third installment of the blockbuster franchise recorded approximately 1.30 crore footfalls across India, outperforming several films released in the year. As the film marks its first anniversary, fans continue to celebrate it as one of Kartik Aaryan’s most entertaining performances and a milestone for Indian horror-comedies. The success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 not only reaffirmed Bazmee's mastery in the genre but also set a new benchmark for sequels, proving that entertainment value can still triumph over scale and star power. Here Is The Final Worldwide Box Office Breakdown of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (Est.) India Net Box Office Collection₹ 260.10 Cr India Gross Box Office Collection₹ 311.35 Cr Overseas Box Office Collection₹ 89.00 Cr Worldwide Box Office Collection₹ 400.35 Cr India Footfalls/Admits1.30 Cr Box Office VerdictSuper hit Stay tuned...

Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi To Join Akshay Kumar In 'Welcome 3'? Bollywood
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Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi To Join Akshay Kumar In 'Welcome 3'?

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Mumbai, February 25 - After a lot of rumors and reports, Akshay Kumar reunited with Sunil Shetty and Paresh Rawal for the third installment of the Hera Pheri franchise and shot for a promo recently. This is some news for the fans who have grown up wishing to see the trio coming together again for the most loved comedy franchise. ## Hera Pheri 3 is not the only film that is making noise. Another popular comedy franchise, Welcome is also hitting the headlines regarding its third installment. Welcome, which was released in 2007, starring Akshay Kumar in the leading role and is considered one of the finest comic capers in Bollywood history. ## Producer Firoz Nadiadwala is gearing up to start Welcome 3 which is reportedly titled Welcome To The Jungle. According to ETimes, Welcome 3 will see Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi joining Akshay in the lead role. ## The report further added that Welcome 3 is expected to start rolling either during the last leg of Hera Pheri 3 or as soon as it hits the theatres next year. Meanwhile, the director of Welcome 3 is yet to be finalized. ## There is also the sequel to Akshay-fronted Awara Pagal Deewana that might be announced soon, however, the official confirmation regarding the same is awaited.## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar Says No To The Sequels To Blockbuster Film Franchises Bollywood
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Akshay Kumar Says No To The Sequels To Blockbuster Film Franchises

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Mumbai, November 11 - A few days ago, it was reported that Akshay Kumar would be reviving the sequels to the blockbuster film franchises, such as Hera Pheri, Welcome, and Awara Pagal Deewana, which has been in demand for a long time now. ## Things had started falling in place with multiple meetings between Akshay and producer Firoz Nadiadwala, however, it seems all goes in vain. According to the latest reports, Akshay has pulled out from doing "Hera Pheri 3", "Welcome 3", and "Awara Pagal Deewana 2". ## It is said that despite continued efforts to bring the aforementioned films to life, Akshay Kumar didn't convince by the idea of Firoz Nadiadwala to take these franchises forward. The actor reportedly believes these are iconic films and compromising with the quality will not do justice to these films. ## Akshay Kumar is looking to do a fresh comedy film, instead of riding on the popularity of past franchises with half-baked scripts. The actor already has a busy calendar with a variety of films and a new comedy film will make his line-up look even better.## On the other hand, producer Firoz Nadiadwala is now looking to approach other actors to take these franchises forward. It remains to see who comes on board these films and does justice to the characters. ## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar To Headline Sequels To 'Hera Pheri', 'Awara Pagal Deewana', And 'Welcome' Bollywood
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Akshay Kumar To Headline Sequels To 'Hera Pheri', 'Awara Pagal Deewana', And 'Welcome'

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Mumbai, November 8 - It has been a tough year for Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar who failed to give a single hit at the box office in many many years. Akshay has four theatrical releases in 2022, and none of them could reach 100 crores at the domestic box office.## Though the box office numbers of his movies are higher than most of the other Bollywood films, the films underperformed as the expectations were high. The box office scenario post the covid-19 pandemic has changed a lot and it seems Akshay Kumar has realized it and has decided to revive the iconic characters he played in the past. ## According to Pinkvilla, Akshay Kumar has decided to revive the blockbuster sequels to his iconic comedy capers like "Hera Pheri", "Welcome", and "Awara Pagal Deewana". It is said that the superstar has been meeting with producer Firoz Nadiadwala and they already have had multiple meetings over the last few months. ## The news about "Hera Pheri 3" has already been making noise for the last couple of years as Nadiadwala confirmed in multiple interviews that he has a script ready for this blockbuster franchise to take this forward. ## "The idea is to revive the three franchises and bring back the Hindi cinema audience in a big way. The three films fit the bill of post covid content, to create genuine excitement in the audience. The talks are on with 3 top directors, and expect an official announcement on one of the three projects in the next few months", the report says.## Apart from the aforementioned films, Akshay will also be visiting "Jolly LLB 3", and "Houseful 5" along with the already announced two-hero action comedy "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan". He also has "OMG 2", "Soorarai Pottru" remake, "Selfiee", and "Capsule Gill" in the pipeline. ## Stay tuned...

'Akshay Kumar Can't Be Replaced': Anees Bazmee Bollywood
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'Akshay Kumar Can't Be Replaced': Anees Bazmee

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Mumbai, May 21 - The sequel to Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan's 2007's horror-comedy "Bhool Bhulaiyaa" has been released in theaters on May 20th. This time, for a change, Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani have stepped in to play the leads with Tabu stepping into the shoes of Vidya Balan as Anjulika & Manjulika. ## While the star cast and the story are completely different, the Anees Bazmee-directed film has managed to entertain the audiences just like its preceder. There were always doubts whether this movie could justify the original movie, but post the release most fans can agree that the sequel is a package that turned out to be even better than expected.## Meanwhile, the fans of this classical horror-comedy were surprised when the movie was announced with Kartik Aaryan in the lead but not Akshay. In a recent chat with Indian Express, director Anees Bazmee was asked why he did not cast Akshay and Vidya for the sequel. To this, the filmmaker replied, "Akshay is too big for these small things".## "Akshay Kumar cannot be replaced, and he knows that he is not replaced in this film. Akshay has had a great body of work for over 25 years. Akshay is doing comedy, he is dancing, he is doing the action, he is doing everything, and he is getting offered the kind of films he wants. So, it is a very small thing for him to do or not do Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2", Bazmee said. ## The director went on to add that if the story would have permitted, Akshay would have agreed to come on board. He shared that he and Akshay have a great relationship as well as a friendship. Meanwhile, Akshay also spoke about "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" and said he hasn't seen the movie yet but know the story of it. ## Stay tuned...

Bhool Bhulaiyaa Box Office Collection | Day Wise | Worldwide Box Office
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Bhool Bhulaiyaa Box Office Collection | Day Wise | Worldwide

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Here is the movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa box office collection which is an Indian psychological thriller, comedy, horror, mystery film. This film is and directed by Priyadarshan, produced by Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar under the banner T-Series. ## Bhool Bhulaiyaa stars Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Paresh Rawal, Ameesha Patel, and Shiney Ahuja in key roles. ## Here is Bhool Bhulaiyaa Day Wise Collection DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 3.88 Cr Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 4.32 Cr Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 6.17 Cr Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 3.20 Cr Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 2.43 Cr Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 2.00 Cr Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 1.50 Cr Week 1 Collection ₹ 23.50 Cr Week 2 Collection ₹ 15.30 Cr Week 3 Collection ₹ 6.15 Cr Week 4 Collection ₹ 2.05 Cr Week 5 Collection ₹ 1.11 Cr Week 6 Collection ₹ 0.62 Cr Week 7 Collection ₹ 0.27 Cr Week 8 Collection ₹ 0.10 Cr Week 9 Collection ₹ 0.01 Cr ## Total Net Collection ₹ 49.11 Cr ## Worldwide Collection Gross ₹ 82.35 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 14.15 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 68.20 Cr ## Bhool Bhulaiyaa Budget: ₹ 32 Cr ## Bhool Bhulaiyaa Verdict: SUPER-HIT## Release date: 12 October, 2007 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.