Despite all the apprehensions, I would say it was fun watching the movie in Trivandrum. The balcony was full the opening weekend- mostly Mallus who probably wanted to watch the Hindi version of the movie they have grown up with..
Anyways even Priyadarshan couldnot hamper the pride we Mallus feel in our hearts for Manichitrathaazhu. The original still holds its glorious position among all the re-makes till date….!!!!
And this is what my bro felt after watching the movie :
Nariyal Chutney said
Remake Bhool Bhulaiyya cant be even compared to the original
. Priyadarshan just translated teh movie into Hindi – Frame by Frame with cutomisations 
Ullas said
I must have watched Manichitrathazhu a dozen times and frankly, I expected the worst from Bhool Bhulaiya. Surprise surprise, it wasn’t too bad. I enjoyed the experience. From the crop of Bollywood actors, Priyadarshan has selected probably the best option for Sunny’s ?? (Mohanlal) character – Akshay Kumar. He could make that easy transition from playing the fool to being the one. There are always going to be comparisons but it was good on the whole.