The new teaser of Bhool Bhulaiya 2 reminds us that the season of déjà vu is upon us. Just when KGF 2 comes with a sequel heavily reminiscent of the first film in mood temper and atmosphere, the sequel to Bhool Bhulaiya with its déjà vu swagger ambles into sight

And it’s Akshay Kumar re-invented as Karti Aaryan. The same cocky swag ,multipled by two or three. Kartik’s comic aptitude is fully keyed into the theme of a haveli haunted by a beautiful ghost singing in Shreya Ghosal’s voice.

Kartik Aryan’s exorcist act is buttressed by Rajpal Yadav’s deadpan burlesque. He had played the same droll disciple’s role to Akshay Kumar in the original Bhool Bhulaiya film in 2007. Bhool Bhulaiya 2 opening on 20 May, 2022, sees Kartik Aaryan take the comedy-horror franchise forward.

It’s time for a change. And Kartik Aaryan IS the change.

Director Anees Bazmi who replaces Priyadarshan in the sequel has worked with Akshay in several film.

Comparing him to Kartik , Anees observes, “They both have admirable comic timing. But otherwise Akshay and Kartik are different actors.”