Director Anees Bazmee has spread out approximately the opportunity of Akshay Kumar making a cameo inside the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise, which began with Priyadarshan's 2007 hit proposing Kumar and Vidya Balan. Although Kumar turned into absent from each the sequel, released in 2022, and the approaching third installment, Bazmee stays positive about the actor's return. Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan took on the lead position in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, sparking mixed reactions from audiences—whilst some lamented Kumar's absence, others celebrated Aaryan's performance, fueling a colourful discussion in the movie community.

In a latest interview with director Anees Bazmee, he addressed the continuing speculation about Akshay's ability return to the franchise. He said to News18, Bazmee found out, "For a few reason, Akshay ji could not do the sequel. And the manufacturers or I did not want to pressure him." But he insisted the actor might've nailed it, had he finished it. He stated, "I recognize that I can attain out to him every time. I do not even want to think twice before doing that.""I've lots of love for him. Mujhe lagta hai ki mera ek haq hai unpe (I experience I actually have that proper)."Reflecting on Akshay's absence from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Anees defined that the actor couldn't participate for unspecified motives. However, he made it clean that they did no longer need to strain him into returning. “The thought of getting a sequel without him became tough, but we crafted Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 with sincerity,” he added.

Further stressing his closeness with Kumar, Bazmee stated he can "insist and coax" the actor to play a man or woman in his films.He expectantly said, "Bahot kam log hai jinke upar major aisa haq jata sakta hoon (Very few humans are there over whom I can declare such a proper). That's the type of courting I've with him.""And if a man or woman or a cameo fits him, he'll do it for sure."

Despite initial scepticism concerning the film's box workplace capability, Anees noted that audiences ultimately answered positively to Kartik's portrayal. “People appreciated Kartik as a whole lot as that they had liked Akshay ji,” he remarked, acknowledging the challenges faced in the course of the film's launch.Looking beforehand, Bhool Bhulaiyaa three, featuring an ensemble forged that includes Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, Vidya Balan, and Madhuri Dixit, is set to hit theatres on November 1, 2024. As pleasure builds, lovers are eager to peer how the franchise evolves and whether or not Akshay will make a unique look.