Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

A director is only enabled further by a team of good writers, in this case being Aakash Kaushik, who has penned the story and screenplay. While the story does have its minor flaws, especially in the climax which seemed a bit dragged, but overall Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 manages to hold your attention. Dialogues written by Farhad Samji and Aakash Kaushik land well, while DOP Manu Anand’s lens captures the right emotions. Another most important element in a horror-comedy is the background music, and Sandeep Shirodkar does a great job at that. Ofcourse, background music from the original comes handy at many junctures, which gives the film a nostalgic value. Editor Bunty Nagi has given a smooth flow to the film, while art director Ajay Verekar and production designer Rajat Poddar help elevate the genre requirements of the film. Mukesh Chhabra’s casting is bang on.

BHOOL BHULAIYAA 2 begins on a rocking note. The entry of Ruhaan and Reet is entertaining. The manner in which Reet decides to fake her death is a bit unconvincing but works well. Ruhaan’s first meeting with Reet’s family is quite memorable. How Ruhaan turns into Rooh Baba is hilarious. The flashback story of Manjulika is shown in the first half which is surprising. Usually, such a track is given prominence in the second half. The suspense at the interval point and flashback is terrific. Post interval, the film slows down and picks up when the Pandit (Sanjay Mishra) gets slapped by Manjulika. The finale has another unpredictable twist.

Convinced that Ruhaan is faking it, the trio engages in a series of contortions to expose him, some of which are not as funny as anticipated and only serve to stretch the running length. For the most part, director Anees Bazmee and writer Aakash Kaushik ably ladle out a familiar mix of mild scares and broad buffoonery, which is topped by a twist. Led by an aptly cast Kartik Aaryan as a cocky showboater, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 moves along on its hero’s insouciance, Tabu’s screen presence, and patches of entertaining comedy. The portly Potlu, played by child actor Samarth Chauhan, is the most spirited member of the extended cast.

What Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 highlights best is Tabu's delight in being an actress. We've seen umpteen movies capturing her talent, but here we see the enjoyment she seeks from her profession.

For Kartik Aaryan fans, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 has all the masala and makings to satiate their taste buds. It’s funny in places, tries to be scary most of the time, but like its title, its efforts get somewhere lost in a maze.