Last Updated:October 30, 2024, 22:34 IST Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise recap: Vidya Balan returns as Manjulika in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, clashing with Singham Again this Diwali. Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise: A full recap The Bhool Bhulaiyaa series has earned its place in Bollywood as a thrilling blend of horror and comedy, entertaining audiences with haunted narratives and memorable characters. With the third installment, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, hitting theatres this Diwali, let’s revisit the first two films, their impact at the box office, and the fresh elements the latest release promises. Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) Cast: Akshay Kumar (Dr. Aditya Shrivastav), Vidya Balan (Avni/Manjulika), Shiney Ahuja (Siddharth), Ameesha Patel Synopsis: Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhool Bhulaiyaa introduced audiences to the eerie world of an ancient haunted palace in Rajasthan. Siddharth (Shiney Ahuja) and his wife Avni (Vidya Balan) return to his ancestral home, only to face the supernatural presence of Manjulika, a dancer seeking vengeance from the afterlife. Dr. Aditya Shrivastav, a psychiatrist played by Akshay Kumar, is brought in to solve the mystery, unraveling layers of psychological turmoil, cultural …