In 2022, with RRR and KGF Chapter 2 becoming pan-India blockbusters and multiple Bollywood films failing at the box office, the Hindi film industry was at lowest point. Amid such negativity, a film came which had everything going against it and still went on to become a blockbuster - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. And now, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is one of the most awaited films of 2024.
Ahead of its release this Friday, Anees Bazmee talked about the horror comedy franchise in an exclusive conversation with DNA. Recalling the tough times when he was stepping into the world of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Anees Bazmee said, "I will be very honest. We were scared because films were flopping left, right, and centre.
People were not willing to go to the theatres. They didn't have money, they were scared as the Covid-19 pandemic was just over. So, we were obviously afraid, but we were confident that we had made a good film.
We had a great time making it, but we were also very doubtfut about its box office aspects." Headlined by Kartik Aaryan, the movie grossed over Rs 260 crore at the box office. When asked if Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 came organically or was it developed after Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2's success, the filmmaker answered, "After the huge success of the second part, we planned Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
But, we took our time in ideation and writing process because we didn't want people to think that the third part is just being made to capitalise on Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2's success. When you will see the film, you will re.