Chhorii 2: When the Chills Are There, But the Thrills Aren’t Consistent

Directors - Vishal Furia

Starring - Nushrratt Bharuccha, Soha Ali Khan, Saurabh Goyal, Gashmeer Mahajani, Pallavi Ajay, Kuldeep Sareen, Hardika Sharma, and others

Rating – 3

Duration – 133 Minutes 

 

The first Chhorii made us jump out of our seats and question what was lurking under our beds. Fast forward to the much-awaited sequel, Chhorii 2, and the question on everyone's mind is: Does it live up to the spine-tingling promise of its predecessor? Well, grab your popcorn and maybe a nightlight because here’s the scoop.

 

Chhorii 2 kicks off with a bang, as Sakshi (Nushrratt Bharuccha) has just returned from a mysterious and messy incident involving the death of her husband. Fast forward seven years and her daughter, Ishani (Hardika Sharma), is diagnosed with a condition that makes sunlight a no-go. Drama builds up quickly, and soon, the villagers from the first film kidnap Ishani, spiraling Sakshi into a desperate mission to save her. Enter Desi Ma (Soha Ali Khan) and Samar (Gashmeer Mahajani), who both have plans of their own. Cue the suspense, the eerie atmosphere, and…wait for it…some ancient superstitions that sound more interesting than your average dinner table gossip.

 

The film has a solid foundation, mixing horror with social messages, like the disturbing issue of child marriage in the climax. The plot brings back some familiar tropes, but the horror elements are still very much alive. You’ll get chills in the early scenes, with jump scares that will make you double-check if your door is locked. Plus, the intriguing theme of primitive humans is enough to keep you guessing about where things will go next.

 

Nushrratt Bharuccha is on top of her game, particularly in the climax, when her performance reaches its emotional peak. Soha Ali Khan as Desi Ma is a highlight, with a menacing presence that makes you wonder if she’s more supernatural than human. Hardika Sharma, the child actor, nails her role and really holds her own in such a high-stakes environment. Gashmeer Mahajani adds charm to his role, though we wish his character had more screen time to develop into something more meaningful.

 

While Chhorii 2 excels in mood and atmosphere, it occasionally drags its feet. The second half feels a bit too repetitive, especially with the underground sequences. Some scenes could’ve been tightened up to keep the pace snappy — a trim here and there wouldn’t have hurt. And while the horror is real, some of the thrills start to feel a little like déjà vu, especially if you’ve already seen the first film. The pacing starts to slow, and certain sequences feel more like filler than fright.

 

One thing that stands out in Chhorii 2 is its technical polish. The production values are on point — kudos to T-Series for delivering high production quality. The cinematography is striking, and the background score is perfectly creepy, enhancing the suspenseful moments. Director Vishal Furia handles the tension well in the first half, but loses some steam in the latter part of the film. The suspense fizzles a bit in the pre-climax sequences, leaving some viewers a little disconnected.

 

At the end of the day, Chhorii 2 doesn’t quite match the original’s punch. It’s still a solid horror film, especially if you’re new to the franchise, but it falls short if you were expecting the same level of consistent thrills. Nushrratt's character arc is engaging and her performance shines, but the film’s pacing issues and repetitive moments will leave even the bravest of horror fans a little frustrated.

 

Final Verdict: Chhorii 2 brings the creepy but doesn’t keep up the momentum. It’s worth a watch for newcomers to the franchise, but if you loved the first film, you might be left wishing for more chills and less filler.

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