For the lovers of horror flicks, Ajay Devgn, in collaboration with Jio and Panorama Studios brings forth Shaitaan, a supposed Hindi remake of Gujarati flick – Vash. The film stars – Ajay Devgn, Jyotika, and R Madhavan in primary roles. The makers of this film dropped the 2-minute 30-second trailer of this edge-of-the-seat-horror, to a stupendous response by netizens. Helmed by noted director Vikas Bahl, this horror film is eyeing a March 8, 2024, booking at your nearest theatres.
For those who still haven’t checked out the trailer, here’s the link –
Shaitaan movie plot
A battle between the forces of good and evil makes for a timeless tale. Taking that as a premise, Shaitaan (a remake of the Gollywood film Vash) narrates the story of Kabir and his family. Their leisurely weekend trip turns into a ghoulish experience when a stranger (portrayed by the enigmatic Madhavan) enters the scene. As the narrative proceeds, the audience finds the family facing their deepest fears with the malevolent forces of black magic charging at them.
This is the first time the stellar trio has come together for a film. Though Madhavan and Jyotika did work previously before in a hit romantic film, this is his first outing with Ajay Devgn.
The cast of the movie
It includes –
- Ajay Devgn – The National Film Award winner, is back where he belongs – beating up baddies and saving his family. Only this time, he has to deal with the supernatural that has permeated his entire family.
- Jyotika – Another National Award-winning actress with numerous hits and accolades, takes forth the character of a helpless mother seeing her daughter’s life turn into hell!
- R Madhavan – He is an actor with universal appeal! You have seen him romance, and inspire people onscreen. But this time, he brings danger along. Though his motive is yet obscure, his presence in the trailer is enough to make your throat go dry.
Apart from them, the other cast members include notable names like – Janki Bodiwala, Anngad Raj, Pallak Lalwani, Manoj Anand, Hiten Patel, and others.
Netizens’ reactions to the trailer
As far as reports from prominent news portals, the trailer has garnered positive reviews on X (previously Twitter) and other social media platforms.
Some have gone ahead to laud the performances of the reputed actors – “#ShaitaanTrailer introduces the mysterious realm of black magic with the stellar trio – #AjayDevgn, #RMadhavan, and #Jyotika”
Another cinegoer reacted – “VIKRAAL. Intense, gripping, thrilling …R Madhavan is Khunkhaar…Ajay Devgn’s eyes and that girl(sic)”
Budget of Shaitaan movie
It is touted to be 67 crores, as per noted news portals.
Shaitaan Movie OTT Release
As of now, neither the OTT release date is confirmed, nor the platform. But given that Jio Studios is at the helm of presenting this movie, one may expect it to stream on the Jio Cinema app. Nothing has been confirmed though.
Specifics of the Movie
MOVIE NAME | Shaitaan |
PRODUCERS | The film has been jointly produced by Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Pathak, and Jyoti Deshpande. |
RELEASE DATE | March 8, 2024 |
WRITERS | Krishnadev Yagnik, Aamil Keeyan Khan |
DIRECTOR | Vikas Bahl |
Conclusion
Spooky tales have always held the attention of one and all. Especially when you have a movie with elements of black magic in it, the content immediately garners attention. Shaitaan movie, as the trailer suggests predominantly has all the elements that make it palatable to the Indian audience’s taste. It is time you get the pre-ticket bookings done from any of the available apps. You will surely be in for a thrilling ride!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When is Shaitaan’s release date?
Ans. Its release date is on March 8, 2024.
Q2. Who are the actors in this movie?
Ans. The lead actors in this movie are – Ajay Devgn, RMadhavan, Jyotika and others.
Q3.What is the theme of this movie?
Ans. This is a horror film set against the backdrop of – black magic and superstition.
Q4.When is the film releasing on OTT?
Ans. The OTT release date has not been set for this movie.