Chhorii 2 Movie Review: Nushrratt Bharuccha leads a hollow sequel that lacks scares and soul

Once again set in the same village but with a different set of characters, the film doesn’t bring anything fresh to the table.

‘Chhorii 2’ fails to match the grip and intensity of its predecessor, ending up as a bland and uninspired horror film. The scares feel formulaic, the storytelling lacks depth, and the atmosphere doesn’t build the way it did in the first installment.

Once again set in the same village but with a different set of characters, the film doesn’t bring anything fresh to the table. Instead of weaving horror naturally into the plot, it resorts to generic jump scares and visual gimmicks that feel more obligatory than organic. The film also suffers from sluggish pacing, with scenes dragging on far longer than necessary. Unlike the first part, which had a structured narrative and emotional weight, this sequel feels hollow, rarely managing to hold your attention.

A grim premise

This time, the story begins in the city where Sakshi (Nushrratt Bharuccha) is living a calm life with her seven-year-old daughter, Ishani (Hardika Sharma). Sakshi teaches at a local school and carefully monitors Ishani, who has a rare condition that makes her allergic to sunlight. One night, when Sakshi is away, the village Taau (Kuldeep Sareen) kidnaps Ishani and Rani (Pallavi Vijay), the maid, taking them back to the village. They’re confined in eerie underground dungeons hidden beneath the wells and guarded by Daasi Maa (Soha Ali Khan), a shadowy figure with supernatural abilities who used her powers to cast a spell on Ishani before her kidnapping. Taau’s sinister goal is to ensure prosperity for the village by offering Ishani as ‘samarpan’ in a ritual marriage to Pradhan Ji, whose survival is believed to bring welfare to the village. When Sakshi’s cop friend Samar (Gashmeer Mahajani) uncovers CCTV footage revealing Taau’s involvement, the two set off for the village to bring back Ishani.

Lengthy sequences that test patience

Despite a promising premise, the film doesn’t offer much in terms of engagement. A long sequence where Sakshi navigates the dim tunnels in search of her daughter feels never-ending and quickly becomes tiresome. The supposed tension fizzles out due to repetition and lack of narrative urgency. The climax, which features a wedding ceremony, borders on the absurd. Villagers dance awkwardly, showing no emotion — strange, considering the ritual is meant for their benefit. Even the introduction of a new character, Daasi Maa, played by Soha Ali Khan, fails to elevate the story. Her character, meant to add mystery and power, is underdeveloped and poorly utilized.

Performances undermined by poor character development

Among the performances, Nushrratt Bharuccha remains the most convincing. She carries the emotional weight of the story and is the only one who seems genuinely invested in her role. Soha Ali Khan brings intensity to her scenes, but her thinly written character limits her impact. Gashmeer Mahajani, as Samar, does his part in the limited screen time he gets, while Saurabh Goyal returns as Rajbir with a performance that feels more like a repeat of his earlier portrayal than anything new or layered.

A sequel that forgets what made the original work

‘Chhorii 2’ is a sequel that didn’t need to exist. Rather than expanding the world or building on the original’s strengths, it recycles old ideas with less care and creativity. The horror is lukewarm, the plot is flimsy, and the characters feel stuck in a narrative that goes nowhere. The ending hints at yet another sequel, but this one barely justifies its own runtime. It’s a disappointing watch that leaves little to remember — or look forward to. Horror, after all, needs more than shadows and screams; it needs a soul.

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Cast: Nushrratt Bharuccha, Soha Ali Khan, Gashmeer Mahajani, Saurabh Goyal, Kuldeep Sareen and Hardika Sharma

Director: Vishal Furia

Rating: 2/5