Overview

• Akshay Kumar confirmed in a recent interview that he was removed from the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise after the first film in 2007.
• Kartik Aaryan replaced Akshay as the lead in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, both of which were box office successes.
• Fans expressed disappointment over Akshay's absence, with some stating they avoided watching the sequels because he was not involved.
• Akshay is set to reunite with director Priyadarshan for the upcoming horror comedy Bhooth Bangla, which fans are viewing as a spiritual successor to the original Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
• The actor also shared updates on his future projects, including comedies like Welcome to the Jungle, Housefull 5, and the long-awaited Hera Pheri 3.