Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 New Poster Teases Kartik Aaryan's Rooh Baba Vs Vidya Balan's Manjulika

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 New Poster Teases Kartik Aaryan’s Rooh Baba Vs Vidya Balan’s Manjulika

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3's creators, starring Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, and Triptii Dimri, have revealed another thrilling poster in anticipation of its Diwali release.

The Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 team is on fire! Following the release of the ‘Darwaza Khulega Iss Diwali’ poster, the makers of the Kartik Aaryan starrer have dropped yet another surprise. With a fresh new poster, they’ve set the stage for an epic showdown between Kartik’s Rooh Baba and Vidya Balan’s Manjulika, marking Vidya’s return to the blockbuster franchise after the first installment.

Kartik shared the poster on Instagram, captioning it, “Rooh Baba Vs Manjulika…Iss Diwali #BhoolBhulaiyaa3 #YeDiwaliBhoolBhulaiyaaVaali.”

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In the latest poster, Rooh Baba is seen standing before the haunted mansion, ready to face off against Manjulika. This sets the stage for an exciting battle ahead. The biggest highlight of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is the return of Vidya Balan as Manjulika, a role she made iconic in the first installment alongside Akshay Kumar and Shiney Ahuja. Vidya’s performance is regarded as one of her finest and remains etched in the minds of moviegoers, still frequently discussed today.

Plot of Bhool Bhulaiya (2007)

The original Bhool Bhulaiyaa is a psychological horror-comedy centered around an old palace in Rajasthan believed to be haunted by the spirit of Manjulika, a classical dancer. The palace’s current owner, Siddharth (Shiney Ahuja), returns from the U.S. with his wife, Avni (Vidya Balan), to settle in the family home. Despite warnings from locals and family members, Siddharth insists on staying in the ancestral palace, which is rumored to have a locked room haunted by Manjulika’s vengeful spirit.

As strange occurrences unfold, Avni becomes fascinated with the story of Manjulika and begins exhibiting erratic behavior. The family grows concerned and calls Siddharth’s childhood friend, Dr. Aditya Shrivastav (Akshay Kumar), a renowned psychiatrist, to help solve the mystery.

Aditya soon discovers that Avni’s personality has been taken over by Manjulika’s spirit, who seeks revenge on the king who wronged her. Avni’s obsession with Manjulika’s story leads to her believing she is the reincarnation of the dancer. The film skillfully balances supernatural elements with psychological explanations, as Aditya uncovers the truth behind the haunting through hypnosis and unravels Avni’s suppressed trauma and mental state.

The film climaxes in a thrilling confrontation between Aditya and Avni, where Aditya uses psychological tactics to “exorcise” Manjulika from Avni’s mind. In the end, the ghostly influence is banished, and the palace returns to normal. Bhool Bhulaiyaa combines suspense, humor, and psychological depth, with Vidya Balan’s portrayal of the possessed Avni being a standout.

Plot of Bhool Bhulaiya 2 (2022)

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, though not a direct sequel to the original, follows a new storyline with similar supernatural themes and comedic elements. The film centers on Ruhaan Randhawa (Kartik Aaryan), a carefree traveler who crosses paths with Reet Thakur (Kiara Advani), a young woman returning to her ancestral home. After a series of misunderstandings, they both end up in Reet’s haunted mansion, where mysterious events tied to a spirit named Manjulika begin to unfold.

Ruhaan, pretending to be a psychic named Rooh Baba, tries to impress the Thakur family by claiming he can communicate with spirits. However, things take a sinister turn when they discover that the palace is truly haunted by the vengeful spirit of Manjulika, who has been locked away for 18 years.

As Rooh Baba and Reet navigate the twists and turns of the haunted mansion, they discover long-buried secrets about the Thakur family. The spirit of Manjulika, who once sought revenge, is now seeking to possess Reet. With Rooh Baba’s charm and quick wit, along with a series of comedic and spooky encounters, they attempt to outsmart the ghost and free the family from its grip.

The film combines horror with humor, much like the original, but focuses more on the lighter, comedic elements. Kartik Aaryan’s portrayal of the playful yet resourceful Rooh Baba offers a fresh take on the franchise, while the spirit of Manjulika remains a central antagonist. The climax involves a dramatic showdown between Rooh Baba and Manjulika’s spirit, with plenty of humor and thrills along the way.

Though the films share the haunting presence of Manjulika, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 offers a lighter, more comedic spin compared to the psychological depth of the first.