Bhootnath 3 To Star Amitabh Bachchan And Shah Rukh Khan? Here’s the update

Vivek Sharma's Bhoothnath, starring Amitabh Bachchan, truly captivated audiences with its distinctive plot. The film's charm was further enhanced by Shah Rukh Khan's special appearance. Six years later, Nitesh Tiwari's Bhoothnath Returns, featuring Bachchan, continued the franchise's success. Excitingly, reports suggest that Bhushan Kumar and BR Films are gearing up to breathe new life into the Bhoothnath series with a fresh installment.

T-Series and BR Films are all set to collaborate on Bhoothnath 3. "Bhoothnath 3 is in the development stage at the moment, and the producers are toying with the idea of bringing Bhoothnath back to the spectacle. If everything goes as planned, Bhoothnath 3 will go on floors in 2025, for a 2026 release. The script work has begun and the makers are happy with the germ that they have for Bhoothnath 3," the source told Pinkvilla.

The casting for Bhoothnath 3 is still in the works, but the filmmakers are aiming to reunite Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan for this installment. While both actors had brief appearances in the previous films, this time around, the makers are planning a more substantial role for them.

"While part one and two had a cameo of Shah Rukh Khan, the makers are aiming at bigger goals for the third instalment, though everything will boil down to the script eventually. It’s too early in the day to discuss casting, as the makers are presently focusing on getting the script right. A director will be associated once the script is locked," the source added.

"What separates Bhoothnath from all other horror comedies is the fact that the ghost in Bhoothnath is lovable and comes back for a personal reason. The idea is to create a franchise where the part of the ghost is loved by one and all, especially the kids," the source said.

Bhoothnath is a supernatural comedy directed by Vivek Sharma. The film revolves around a young boy named Banku (portrayed by Aman Siddiqui) and his family who move into an old supposedly haunted house in Goa. The ghost of Kailash Nath (played by Amitabh Bachchan), the previous owner, initially tries to scare them away. However, Banku forms a bond with the ghost, whom he affectionately names Bhoothnath, viewing him more as a guardian angel than a frightening spirit.