Top Cast
Kabir and his family's fun weekend retreat takes terrifying turn when an intruder takes over the control of the body of his teenage daughter, putting her at the mercy of his increasingly sinister orders.
Critic Consensus
Critical reception for Shaitaan is mixed, with reviewers divided on whether its strengths outweigh its limitations. Performances, particularly from the lead cast, and the film's atmospheric tension draw consistent praise across positive reviews. However, several critics point to a weak script and predictable narrative as central flaws, with some noting that the black magic premise ultimately reduces to a conventional hero-versus-villain framework. As a remake of the Gujarati film Vash, it is seen by detractors as a missed opportunity that fails to transcend its source material.
5 rated reviews · 2 positive · 2 mixed · 1 negative
AI-generated summary of 5 critic reviews · may contain errors
Report inaccuracyCritic Reviews (5)
Updated
“Devgn, in extended 'Drishyam' mode, as the family man-cum-all round saviour, comes off stolid. The trouble with this remake of Gujarati film 'Vash' is that all the 'kaala-jaadu' trickery is ultimately strictly window-dressing to a hero vs villain story, making it predictable because how can a hero, even if he has allowed himself to be bashed up and bloodied till then, not win?”Read full review ↗
“SHAITAAN is a nail-biting thriller laced with superlative performances”Read full review ↗
“Even though Shaitaan’s narrative stumbles at times, the masterful use of atmosphere and top-notch acting elevate it into an unsettling experience worth having.”Read full review ↗
“R Madhavan tries hard to save a bonkers black magic thriller”Read full review ↗
“The makers had a chance to recreate the same magic using this thrilling and spooky tale. Sadly, they fall short, probably cursed by a weak script and the pressure of helming a remake. Quite a missed opportunity, we must say.”Read full review ↗
Cast & Crew
Cast
- Ajay Devgn · Kabir Rishi
- R. Madhavan · Vanraj Kashyap
- Janki Bodiwala · Jahnvi Rishi
- Jyothika · Jyoti Rishi
- Anngad Raaj · Dhruv Rishi
Director
Screenplay
Story
Music
Details
- Release Date
- 8 March 2024
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Language
- Hindi
User Ratings & Reviews
No ratings or reviews yet — be the first to share your take.
