The horror-comedy franchise began with the 2008 film Bhoothnath, starring Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role.
Directed by Vivek Sharma, the movie featured Shah Rukh Khan in an extended cameo appearance.
The franchise continued with Bhoothnath Returns in 2014, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, solidifying Bhoothnath as a successful series. Shah Rukh Khan also made a cameo in the sequel, which was again led by Amitabh Bachchan.
Now, according to reports from Indian media outlet Pinkvilla, producer Bhushan Kumar and BR Films are working on reviving the franchise with Bhoothnath 3.
A source revealed, “Bhoothnath 3 is currently in development, and the producers are considering bringing Bhoothnath back to the big screen. If all goes as planned, filming will begin in 2025 with a release expected in 2026.”
While the script is already in progress, casting for the new installment has yet to be finalized. The source added, “Although Shah Rukh Khan had cameo appearances in the first two films, the makers aim to make bigger strides with the third part. However, casting decisions will ultimately depend on the script, so it’s too early to discuss.”
It’s also worth noting that Bhoothnath 3 will be the second horror-comedy franchise produced by Bhushan Kumar, following the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
