Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Review: Kartik Aaryan-Starrer Holds Its Ground Against the Original; Tabu Steals the Show

It might be challenging to watch a sequel without making comparisons to the original. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 unquestionably fits into this category because the original, which starred Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, was a huge success at the box office and has since developed a bit of a cult following. Cut to 2022, where Tabu is providing capable support for Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani as they attempt to recapture the same chemistry. Of course, Anees Bazmee, the director, has infused and brought novel components of pleasure. The story, which was written by Aakash Kaushik (who also wrote the dialogue), gives the actors a wide range of options for expression.
Strangers When Ruhan Randhawa (Karthik Aaryan) and Reet Thakur (Kiara Advani) first meet, there is immediate chemistry between them. This is followed by a song and dance number. The majority of love stories in Bollywood begin in this manner. The course of events leads Ruhan and Reet to the abandoned haveli where Manjulika's ghost is thought to have been imprisoned for 18 years. Ruhan quickly assumes the identity of Rooh Baba and persuades others that he has the ability to communicate with ghosts and the souls of the deceased. What happens if he unintentionally frees the spirit that has been imprisoned there for a long time? Will Manjulika exact her retaliation? Will Rooh Baba act bravely to confront the situation?
With the exception of Manjulika, there is nothing in this sequel that is similar to the original one, yet the song Ami Je Tomar and the background music keep reminding you of the 2009 movie, which leads you to compare it once more. However, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is a new story that stands on its own. I'm glad Anees Bazmee didn't just use jump scares to make it match the horror genre, because there are some real "ghostly encounters" in the movie that catch you off guard. There is plenty of humor in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 due to the director's great grasp of the comedy genre, having directed movies like No Entry, Welcome, and Singh is King.
The finest thing about this situation is that I finally got to witness audiences laughing so loudly at clean jokes that mainly had easy landings. For the majority of the movie, there were cheers, hollers, and hearty screams from the audience. Here, I must draw attention to the unparalleled excitement and applause that greeted Chota Pandit (Rajpal Yadav), who is arguably the only (alive) figure that the creators have kept from the original and who entered the scene. Rajpal adds a fresh degree of humor through his mannerisms and words.
Kartik gives a performance that is up to par in this hilarious and bizarre role. He has plenty of room to display his acting prowess, dancing ability, and comedic timing, and he does manage to elicit some sincere laughter. As Reet, Kiara is simple and charming and looks stunning in every shot. Although she has played roles that are not much different from this one in the past, Kiara doesn't seem trapped in a rut and maintains her appeal. Sadly, there is no magic in her chemistry with Kartik. You never feel any chemistry develop on screen, despite a lot of flirtation and one kiss as well. Then there is Tabu, who commands attention right away. She is the Thakur family's reserved, well-mannered, and loving bahu, and every scene displays her maturity.
While she is only briefly seen in the first half, Tabu dominates the majority of the scenes that follow the intermission, and she is fantastic with those curls, those kohl eyes, and her on-screen presence. How does she compare to Vidya Balan? I'd let you decide that. The makeup our ghosts and spirits receive in Bollywood is something, nevertheless, that I just can't get my head around. What's up with this cakey, cracked face? That caught my attention in Stree, Roohi, and now Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Come on, before they were given a zombie-like makeover, ghosts were a lot scarier and more menacing in the 1980s and 1990s. I wished Bazmee had given that area a little more thought and added something interesting.
Sanjay Mishra, Ashwini Kalsekar, and Rajesh Sharma are among the supporting cast members who contribute some amusing moments. Although Milind Gunanji and Amar Upadhyay also play significant roles, they just get a very small amount of screen time and don't really contribute anything to the story. Potluck, played by Chola actor Siddhant Ghegadmal, is a welcome addition that improves a few tedious moments.
You won't find Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 boring. It also doesn't make you feel completely in awe of it. You laugh out loud at it frequently. Sometimes makes you wonder about the overall logic. But in the end, it's a family-friendly comedy that makes you laugh without the aid of slapstick comedy.
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