Did Kartik Aaryan Replace Akshay Kumar In The Bhool Bhulaiya Sequel?

Kartik Aaryan has had quite a journey in Bollywood. After struggling for several years, it just took one sensational hit, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety to catapult him into superstardom. After SKTKS, his next film Luka Chhupi also managed to do impressive numbers at the box-office and our ‘son of Gwalior’ is now working with all the big names in Bollywood and become the heartthrob of the nation.

But who knew Kartik Aaryan would one day replace Akshay Kumar, that too in the sequel of one of Akshay’s most loved films. If reports are to be believed then Kartik Aaryan is being roped in to play Akshay’s role in the sequel of Bhool Bhulaiya. The script of the film is currently being written by Fahad Samji who is the one finished directing Housefull 4 after Sajid Khan was removed from the project due to accusations of sexual assaults during the #MeToo movement.

A source close to the film revealed, “Kartik has been approached for the film as well and the talks are in the final stages. It is a matter of time before a formal announcement comes in.” Several names were in the running for the lead role including Ayushmann Khurrana, Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Rao. But, it seems like Kartik will win the race.

“However, it is Kartik who has, in all likelihood, made the cut. With the super success of Luka Chuppi and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety behind him, he is a hot favorite amongst the youngsters. Director Farhad Samji has some very interesting plans for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in order to cater to the youth and family audiences. Kartik’s appeal in this segment really helps,” the source added.

While we are glad that Kartik is getting into one good project after another, we are not really sure if Bhool Bhulaiya will be the same without Akshay Kumar.