Thumbs up, by Subhash K Jha, Bolly Spice : ...Everyone is in this to have rollicking fun at the cost of all logic. And then there is the climax where Kartik Aaryan proves himself one of the most adventurous actors before and after Ranveer Singh.... full review

Thumbs up, by Aman Wadhwa, DNA : ...The makers would obviously now want to bring back Akshay Kumar in the Bhool Bhulaiyaa series. The audiences would hope that too. But, it would only work if Akshay reprises his role as Dr. Aditya Srivastava from the Priyadarshan classic, unlike what they did with Vidya Balan in this film. The OG film still stands the test of time even after 17 years, and Anees Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is a worthy addition to the franchise.... full review

Thumbs up, by Troy Ribeiro, Free Press Journal : ...Overall, this film isn’t perfect. It’s messy, exaggerated, and occasionally silly. But it’s also unabashedly entertaining, a ‘paisa vasool’ ride that delivers chills and chuckles in equal measure.... full review

Thumbs up, by Vineeta Kumar, india today : ...Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is a good festival entertainer worth watching. Had the first-half worked better, the film would have elevated itself to a higher ground. And will Manjulika be back for the fourth time ? Well, your guess is only as good as mine!... full review

Thumbs up, by Aseem Sharma, India TV : ...Anees Bazmee once again proved his mettle with his job as director. He used all the characters perfectly in line with the film's storyline, and this stellar cast also didn't disappoint with their presence on the screen. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is full of many twists, whether the first part before the interval or post-intermission. The film just keeps the audience wondering who the real Manjulika is and how the story of this Rakht Ghat's devil ends.... full review

Thumbs up, by Rajiv Vijayakar, koimoi : ...In a confection like this, the chicken-first-or-egg concept looms tall as the director is also a smart and successful writer himself. So it is anyone’s guess whether the script came first or the director’s execution, for probably they met midway for mutual inspiration. ]... full review

Thumbs up, by Priyanka Sharma, MiD DAY : ...But, what warms the heart is that the year that so far belonged to Stree 2 now has another stree dominating the screen, whether seen or not. It’s the kind of mass that makes you cheer and hoot.... full review

Thumbs up, by Renuka Vyavahare, Times of India : ...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.... full review

Thumbs up, by Ritika Handoo, Zee News : ...The music is peppy and great to the ears. The title track of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has already got everyone grooving.... full review

So-So, by Neha Sen, Deccan Herald : ...Vidya Balan as Manjullika excels at a role that she has aced in the past, but part of the grandness of her character is lost in mediocre writing. Madhuri Dixit Nene’s contribution to the spooky character does not go unnoticed. Kartik Aaryan as Ruhan ...... full review

So-So, by Devesh Sharma, Filmfare : ...Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 advocates for inclusivity and acceptance, lending an emotional core to the proceedings. The film relies heavily on comedy, and thankfully, there’s no toilet or raunchy humour in it. It’s a horror comedy you can watch with your family. Director Anees Bazmee has mixed several genres to serve us a goulash of varying flavours. The makers have taken a risk by releasing it alongside Singham Again; both films will cut into each other’s business. As to which will perform better, only time will tell.... full review

So-So, by Abhishek Ranjit, Filmi Beat : ...This is where Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 takes the cake. Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan justified their roles while the supporting characters added juice to the film. I will any day take an average Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 over a dull Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.... full review

So-So, by Baradwaj Rangan, galatta.com : ...All of which makes you feel how much better this twist would have been had it come at the end of a well-written movie. Stree 2 managed to mix horror and comedy and also stay true to the spirit of the first part. Despite a solid closing stretch, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is all over the place.... full review

So-So, by Sameer Ahire, Movie Talkies : ...Despite the bad start, Kelly covered a few things with fantastic action sequences, so let's give her for that. Rest, it's an ordinary flick with some explosive fireworks in the last quarter.... full review

So-So, by Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV : ...It is evident that Kartik Aaryan has got the hang of the weird and disorienting house of mirrors that is Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. His star turn is a repeat act that promises a box-office outcome that could be on par with what Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 yielded.... full review

So-So, by Rishil Jogani, Pinkvilla : ...Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 does have a few LOL and ROFL moments for the audience but it ends up being a middling affair because of the convenience of the plot and the inconsistencies in the screenplay. Families can go to watch the film but it is essential not to expect it to be a ripper of a film.... full review

So-So, by Sukanya Verma, Rediff : ...Let's not make the same mistake again, a character reminds another. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is first to find redemption in that.... full review

Thumbs down, by Abhimanyu Mathur, Hindustan Times : ...Kartik tries his best to coast through, but he acts within himself. Triptii Dimri is also presented in the film as a replaceable female face, which is quite sad for an actor of her calibre. As the film plays out through a series of gags, annoying songs that interrupt the narrative, and some predictable jump scares, you see talents like Vijay Raaz, Sanjay Mishra, Ashwini Kalsekar, and Rajpal Yadav being wasted totally.... full review

Thumbs down, by Shubhra Gupta, indian express : ...Aaryan shows, once again, that he can do the needful when the material backs his strengths. Here we have to wade through nearly two hours of nothing for one scene in which he shows his comic timing in a double role. And the big gender-progressive reveal, which should have made this film better than it turns out to be, is wasted in the underlined way it is done.... full review

Thumbs down, by Lekha Menon, Khaleej Times : ...Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Manichitrathazhu stands out as a rare script that seamlessly weaves scientific thinking with folklore, mythology and mental health. With every remake and re-telling this classic seems to be taking an unfortunate step backward. And worse, nobody seems to mind it.... full review

Thumbs down, by UDITA JHUNJHUNWALA, Live Mint : ...The climax is a tonal and thematic shift, attempting a little woke-ism and shifting attention away from the strong female leads, in whose orbit the ‘greenness’ of Aaryan and Dimri becomes all the more apparent.... full review

Thumbs down, by NISHAD THAIVALAPPIL, News18.com : ...Overall, if not for Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit Nene, the film would have been just a one-time watch.... full review

Thumbs down, by Isha Sharma, NewsBytes : ...A tepid story that overstays its welcome, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is a chore to sit through. Balan's return is a smart move, but she can't compensate for an undercooked plot, painfully bland jokes, and an excessively long (150 minutes+) runtime. It's like one of those Diwali fireworks that light up briefly and then rapidly fizzle out, disappearing into nothingness within seconds.... full review

Thumbs down, by Nandini Ramnath, Scroll.in : ...Balan and Dixit work hard towards the title too, rolling their eyeballs, exercising their throat muscles, and straining to make an impact. However, in The Battle of Rooh Baba and the Two Manjulikas, Kartik Aaryan is the clear winner, even though the spoils are scanty.... full review

Thumbs down, by Anuj Kumar, The Hindu : ...Triptii Dimri once again plays second fiddle to the hero to perk up the mundane songs and promotional material. With little depth in the character, it seems the makers want her different variety of blouses to do the talking. In both the Deepawali releases, Bollywood has put in a lot of star power but it is the writing quality that will keep their shine intact.... full review