2022 · Film
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Anees Bazmee's horror comedy in which a carefree traveller, played by Kartik Aaryan, poses as a psychic inside a Rajasthan mansion where a spirit was locked away years ago.
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 18 October 2026, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
The story
In 2004, a family in Rajasthan traps the malevolent spirit of Manjulika inside a room of their mansion, seals it shut and abandons the house. Eighteen years later, the easy-going Ruhaan Randhawa meets Reet Thakur, a young woman from the same family, in Himachal Pradesh. A twist of circumstances leads Reet to hide in the long-deserted mansion, with Ruhaan alongside her. To keep curious villagers and relatives at bay, Ruhaan starts passing himself off as "Rooh Baba", a man who can talk to spirits.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
A broad horror comedy for a group or family movie night with teenagers, with slapstick from Rajpal Yadav and Sanjay Mishra mixed with jump scares. It is rated U/A and runs about two hours and 20 minutes, with some frightening possession scenes.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is a standalone sequel to Priyadarshan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007). It shares the name of the spirit Manjulika but has a new story and cast, so you do not need to see the first film. It was written by Aakash Kaushik, with dialogues by Farhad Samji and Kaushik, and produced by T-Series Films and Cine1 Studios.
The film opened in Indian cinemas on 20 May 2022 and began streaming on Netflix on 19 June 2022. Wikipedia reports a budget of ₹65 crore and a worldwide gross of ₹266.88 crore. It received 10 nominations at the 68th Filmfare Awards, and Tabu won Best Actress (Critics). It was followed by Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 in November 2024, in which Kartik Aaryan returns as Rooh Baba.
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Horror comedy
- Runtime
- 143 min
- Certificate
- U/A
- Director
- Anees Bazmee
- Cast
- Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Mishra
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in India?
- As of 18 October 2026, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
- Is Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in Hindi?
- Yes. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is a Hindi-language film.
- Is Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 suitable for children?
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 has a CBFC U/A certificate, which means children under 12 should watch with a parent or guardian.
- How long is Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2?
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 runs for 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).