Vidya Balan's second film of 2024, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 , released in theatres on November 1, 2024. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the horror comedy also stars Madhuri Dixit, Kartik Aaryan, and Triptii Dimri. When it was announced that Vidya is returning to the franchise as Manjulika, fans couldn't contain their excitement.
The actress was also a part of the first Bhool Bhulaiyaa movie, which also starred Akshay Kumar and Shiney Ahuja. BollywoodLife spoke to Vidya about the third installment and if she was worried about its reception. Also Read - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 box office collection day 2: Kartik Aaryan's film gets closer to Singham Again? Vidya Balan on Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 In an exclusive interview with BollywoodLife, we asked Vidya Balan how the first movie is loved a lot and not everyone is welcoming to a sequel or the third movie.
Did she feel any pressure, considering she was a part of the first movie, about how people would accept it? The Kahaani actress answered, "Which is why I didn't do Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, because I didn't want to touch it. But when three happened, I loved the script and with Anees Bazmee as a director, it was only going to get better. I love his work.
I felt that I should do it; it would be fun." Also Read - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 box office collection day 1: Kartik Aaryan's film is his career's biggest opener? Vidya added, "On paper itself, it was very fun and entertaining, a strong script. I feel like for me, Manjulika is a feminine energy that has been suppre.