'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' trailer features nod to Anil Kapoor’s iconic Majnu Bhai painting from 'Welcome'

The highly anticipated trailer for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 dropped on October 9, 2024, generating excitement among fans, especially with a surprising cameo—Majnu Bhai’s infamous painting from the comedy classic Welcome. This Easter egg has sparked chatter across social media, with viewers tagging Anil Kapoor and expressing delight at the crossover reference.

The trailer, showcasing Kartik Aaryan reprising his role from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, offers a humorous moment when Aaryan’s character, Rooh Baba, gazes at the painting and declares, “Ye shrapit hai” (This is cursed). The artwork, a hilarious depiction of an orange donkey riding a yellow horse, is a direct callback to Kapoor’s character Majnu Bhai from Welcome.

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Fans have taken to X to share their excitement. One fan commented, “#BhoolBhulaiyaa3Trailer just casually confirming that Welcome and Bhool Bhulaiyaa are in the same universe,” while others humorously pointed out Kartik Aaryan’s tribute to Akshay Kumar’s filmography.

Directed by Anees Bazmee, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 also brings back Vidya Balan and introduces Madhuri Dixit, building anticipation for a gripping Diwali release. With the film set to clash with Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again at the box office, the stage is set for a competitive cinematic showdown this festive season. Fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a thrilling and humorous installment in the beloved horror-comedy franchise.