Kartik Aaryan To Step Into Akshay Kumar's Shoes; Will Play The Lead In Bhool Bhulaiyaa Sequel

Rumours have indeed turned out to be true. A latest report suggests that Kartik Aaryan has been finalised to play the lead role in Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan starter Bhool Bhulaiyaa sequel

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Kartik Aaryan To Step Into Akshay Kumar's Shoes; Will Play The Lead In Bhool Bhulaiyaa Sequel
Kartik Aaryan is on a roll and how! The young star who recently completed shooting for Imtiaz Ali's next, has his hands full with different projects. While Karan Johar recently announced that the Punchnama Baby will star in Dostana 2, opposite Janhvi Kapoor, the actor has bagged another sequel. If latest reports are to be believed, he has been roped in to essay the lead role in Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan starter Bhool Bhulaiyaa sequel. Yes, you read that right!

A source close to the makers told Mumbai Mirror, “While the makers have locked the idea, the script is still to be finalised. But the idea was shared with Kartik who liked it and has agreed to take the franchise forward with the story set in a metropolis.”


Reports also suggest that the makers are more focused to write their plot around horror comedy since Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao starter Stree spelled it's magic. The source added, "The director will be locked in a few days, following which they will decide on the leading lady and the rest of the cast. Bhushan always wanted to continue with 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' and is invested in the film. He is looking to start filming by the year-end," added the source.

When the reports of the same had started doing the rounds, a source had revealed, "Kartik has been approached for the film as well and the talks are in the final stages. It is a matter of time before a formal announcement comes in. However, it is Kartik who has, in all likelihood, made the cut. With the super success of Luka Chuppi and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety behind him, he is hot favorite amongst the youngsters. Director Farhad Samji has some very interesting plans for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in order to cater to the youth and family audiences. Kartik’s appeal in this segment really helps.”


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