Shaitaan (2024)

IMDB Rating – 3.2/10

IMDB Rating – 3.2/10

Movie Overview

Title	Shaitaan
Release Date	2024
Runtime	2h 12m
Language	Hindi
Genre	Horror, Thriller, Drama

Movie Cast

Actor | Actress	Character
Ajay Devgn	Kabir Rishi
R. Madhavan	Vanraj Kashyap
Jyothika	Jyoti Rishi
Janki Bodiwala	Jahnvi Rishi
Anngad Raaj	Dhruv Rishi

Storyline

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.

Movie Summary & Timeline

Scene	Timestamp	Details
Journey to Farmhouse	05:00	Kabir, Jyoti, Jhanvi, and Dhruv travel to their farmhouse and meet Vanraj, who requests shelter.
The Black Magic	15:15	Vanraj gives Jhanvi a laddoo, causing her to fall under his spell and become mind-controlled.
The Struggle	00:35:40	Jhanvi follows Vanraj\’s commands, threatening her family and tampering with technology. The family realizes the danger and Vanraj\’s dark intentions.
The Climax	01:40:20	Kabir tracks Vanraj to an abandoned building. He severs Vanraj\’s tongue, preventing him from controlling the girls to jump into a fire pit.
Resolution	02:00:23	Kabir uses a recording of Vanraj\’s voice to free the girls. One year later,Kabir put Vanraj is imprisoned and punished for his crimes.

IMDB Rating – 6.5/10

Where To Watch

Platform	Availability
Netflix	Available to stream (Subscription Required)

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Shaitan ( 2024) Facts & Trivia

Shaitan refers to multiple films, with the 2011 cult thriller directed by Bejoy Nambiar and the 2024 Hindi remake directed by Vikas Bahl being the most notable. Both films made significant impacts in their respective eras of Bollywood cinema.

1. Fast Production (2011): The original Shaitan (2011) was shot in just 12 days in Mumbai, reflecting the edgy, fast-paced filmmaking style of Bollywood\’s new wave at the time.
2. Anurag Kashyap Influence: The 2011 version was produced under the mentorship of Anurag Kashyap and drew inspiration from dark, real-life events like the Joshi-Abhyankar murders, lending a gritty realism to the narrative.
3. Jazz-Infused Soundtrack: The 2011 film featured a unique, jazz-influenced soundtrack that set it apart from conventional Bollywood music, helping create a tense and moody atmosphere.
4. Official Hindi Remake (2024): The 2024 version is an official remake of the 2023 Gujarati horror film Vash, adapting its supernatural and occult themes for a pan-Indian audience.
5. Jyotika’s Return: The 2024 Shaitan marked Jyotika’s comeback to Hindi cinema after 23 years, bringing star power and experience to the remake.
6. Madhavan’s Menacing Role: R. Madhavan played a chilling, never-before-seen menacing role as an occultist, adding intense depth and horror to the narrative.
7. Surprising Certification: Despite dark, supernatural themes, the 2024 remake received a U/A certificate in India, making it more accessible to a wider audience than expected.
8. Janki Bodiwala’s Bollywood Debut: The actress from the original Gujarati film Vash reprised her role in the Hindi remake, marking her Bollywood debut and bridging the original story to the remake.
9. Critical Reception & Impact: Both films are recognized for pushing boundaries—2011 for its edgy, urban thriller vibe, and 2024 for bringing Gujarati horror to a mainstream Hindi audience, highlighting new narrative and technical approaches in Bollywood.
10. Unique Filmmaking Style: Both versions employed stylized cinematography, fast cuts, and atmospheric lighting to intensify suspense, establishing the films as examples of Bollywood’s evolving approach to horror and thrillers.