BhootNath 3: Will Amitabh Bachchan be accompanied by Shahrukh Khan too!
In 2008, Amitabh Bachchan played the lovable ghost in Vivek Sharma-directed ‘Bhootnath’, which featured Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo. Six years later, Amitabh Bachchan returned in Nitesh Tiwari-directed ‘Bhootnath Returns’, which solidified the franchise’s popularity. Shah Rukh also appeared in the second part. Now, a report claims that producer Bhushan Kumar and BR Films are planning to revive the ‘Bhootnath’ franchise with a new installment.
Shooting will start on this day
The popular ‘Bhootnath’ franchise is said to be returning with its third film ‘Bhootnath 3’. According to reports, the film is still in the scripting stage and is being produced by Bhushan Kumar and BR Films. A source close to the project said that if everything goes well, the shooting of the film will start in 2025 and the release date will be decided next year.
Bets on the cast for the film
It was claimed that the cast for ‘Bhootnath 3’ has not been finalised yet, but Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan are certain to return. It was said that Khan had a small role in the first and second parts, but the makers are aiming bigger for the third part.’ However, it was reported that ultimately all these decisions will depend on the script of the film.
Franchise to be expanded
The ‘Bhootnath’ franchise is famous for its unique blend of horror and comedy, with a lovable ghost as the protagonist. This unique concept makes it different from other films in the genre. What sets Bhootnath apart from all other horror comedies is that the ghost in ‘Bhootnath’ is lovable and comes back for a personal reason. Plans to expand the franchise were also revealed.
Official announcement awaited
Bhushan Kumar, who has produced another successful horror-comedy franchise Bhool Bhulaiyaa, is confident about the potential success of Bhootnath 3. The source expressed his belief that there is a huge potential to expand this franchise further. However, he also clarified that it is still early days and the focus right now is on perfecting the script before moving on to other aspects of production. However, an official announcement is awaited from the makers in this regard.
