With the release of the highly anticipated trailer for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 , the internet is buzzing with disappointed reactions from fans—particularly regarding Vidya Balan's revival of Manjulika. While the beloved actor, a big part of the franchise since its inception, shared her excitement at the trailer launch event in Jaipur on October 9, many fans are expressing their dissatisfaction with her character's new direction. At the event, Vidya shared, “I would possess Bhushan (laughs).
Thank you for bringing it to me. I have come back to the franchise after 17 years, and I am really happy about that. In these 17 years, Bhool Bhulaiyaa earned me a lot of love and here's hoping that part 3 does the same for the next 17 years.
” But fans were confused While the actor may have been thrilled about reviving her character, many supporters across the internet were disheartened by the departure from the original Manjulika. Numerous fans expressed confusion over the trailer's over-the-top OTT elements and Manjulika's new grunge-inspired villain look. Although viewers fondly remember her iconic role that significantly shaped the franchise's identity, the shift from subtle supernatural nuances to a more explicit approach has left some long-time fans feeling divided.
“Show me a bigger downgrade than Vidya Balan as Manjulika...
I'll wait,” said a netizen who started the debate. Other fans who were concerned by Vidya's transformed look said, “Vidya Balan was Scary without that dar.
