Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

“There is something intrinsically and inevitably amusing in even the most frightening of ghost stories if the anything-goes on-screen antics of spectral apparitions are taken in the right spirit. That explains why horror-comedies usually have a such a committed constituency. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, for all its flaws, is unlikely to face a dearth of takers this Diwali weekend.”

“This third-go-round suffers from the same things that the previous one did: stereotypes instead of characters, forced humour which refuses to land, and tasteless lines bordering on the risible. The scourge of lazy, formulaic writing weighs heavily on this film.”

“BHOOL BHULAIYAA works due to its performances, script, execution and unpredictable climax”

“Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is a Diwali rocket of mystery and deception that keeps audiences engaged with its blend of horror, humor, and compelling performances from Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan.”

“This Bhool Bhulaiyaa is a-'maze'-ing in many ways! It is a no-holds-barred, unapologetically whacky, loopy laughathon well-blended with the horror element, that commands a lot of screwball fun and paisa-vasool manoranjan.”

“BB3 has its share of highs and lows but it delivers what you expect from a Diwali family entertainer. Make sure you guard the climax for others to enjoy the film, too.”

“Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit's horror-comedy is innocuous fun”

“The Vidya Balan-Madhuri Dixit combo is a hit, and Kartik Aaryan's starrer is a Diwali cracker!”

“Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 review: Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit starrer makes for a fun family watch this Diwali. With a blend of humour, nostalgia, and spooky twists, it's an entertaining ride.”

“The film retains some traditional horror elements while still trying to be comedic. It ends up delivering neither with much grace nor gusto.”

“Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 starts out a bit doddery, saves the better bits for last, with a tedious amount of trashy comic cliches and soapy drama aesthetics tossed in before the film finally kicks off when Madhuri and Vidya arrive to engage in a gleefully hammy tug of war that anchors the franchise's entire point.”

“Although the plot of the movie revolves around betrayal, a fight for the throne, and unexplained flashbacks, the mediocre jokes and predictable jump scares make it a rather dull watch. Overall, if not for Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit Nene, the film would have been just a one-time watch.”

“The third installment of the popular franchise that sparked interest in big-budget horror comedy in Bollywood seems to have been put together in a rush to cash in on the success of the second part. At 158 minutes, here the maze of mirth has been stretched beyond its potential, and subversive elements, the hallmark of a horror comedy, don't gel organically with the storyline.”

“Imagination is largely in short supply in the threequel, which has been written by Prakash Kaushik. Except for a twist about Manjulika's identity that works well, the film has little that we haven't seen before in the previous movie.”

“For two solid hours, the horror-comedy meanders its way through with a gag here and a jump scare there, making Kartik Aaryan sleepwalk and the other veteran actors ham. Then, the climax turns the tables, giving Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan room to show why they are what they are, and even Kartik has some room to perform finally.”

“The dynamic between Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan is an opportunity wasted in the long film, which is high on concept but low on mood.”