Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, starring Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri, is all set to hit cinemas this Diwali. The Anees Bazmee directorial marks the third part in the film series and the direct sequel to the second installment. The upcoming movie, featuring Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Mishra, Ashwini Kalsekar and Rajesh Sharma, is slated to release on November 1.
Meanwhile, before watching the highly anticipated flick in theatres, here’s the list of OG horror comedies including Bhootnath, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Chamatkar that you must stream on OTT.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa (Disney+ Hotstar)
The first film in the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise has been designated the best by the cinephiles. Starring Akshay Kumar, Balan, Amisha Patel and Shiney Ahuja, the movie is a thrilling rollercoaster ride of mystery and humour, where every twist and turn keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Hello Brother (Jio Cinema)
The Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan with Rani Mukerji starrer is one of the cult classics in the horror-comedy genre. It follows a love triangle between a girl, a police officer and a ghost. The 1999 film is written and directed by Sohail Khan.
Chamatkar (Netflix)
Chamatkar, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, and Urmila Matondkar, is a tale of a young man who crosses paths with a ghost and finds himself helping his new “friend” get justice after his death. The Rajiv Mehra directorial also features Shammi Kapoor, Deven Verma, Tinnu Anand, Ashutosh Gowariker and Ali Asgar.
Bhootnath (Disney+ Hotstar)
The 2008 film follows the most heartwarming tale of friendship between a kid and a ghost. The young Aman unknowingly helps the wandering soul of Kailash Nath attain salvation after several years of his accidental demise. Bhootnath stars Amitabh Bachchan, Juhi Chawla, and Aman Siddiqui with Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo appearance.
Golmaal Again (Disney+ Hotstar)
The Rohit Shetty directorial revolves around five orphan men. They unconsciously help a ghost avenge her death from the goons, who illegally want to take over her father’s property. The 2017 film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Arshad Warsi, Parineeti Chopra, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, and Kunal Khemu.
