Chhorii 2

Chhorri (2025) : Movie Review -

Chhorii was a standard remake of a Marathi film that surpassed expectations for its industry. Furia pledged several alterations, yet spoke falsely as Chhorii was merely a simple copy-paste with some quality diminishing quickly. The follow-up isn't precisely a remake, but it's clearly influenced by other films or their concepts. It's high time Furia and Bollywood acknowledge that issues like female infanticide and child marriage are outdated, so kindly refrain from lecturing us on these topics. Additionally, it frustrates me to witness feminism being undermined by female characters in the movie. Mita Vasishta's role accomplished that in the original, while Soha Ali Khan exacerbates it in the follow-up.

Chhorrii 2 begins seven years following the conclusion of Chhorii, with Sakshi (Nushrratt Bharuccha) residing with her daughter, Ishani (Hardika Sharma). Ishani has a unique condition that makes her allergic to sunlight, preventing her from going outside during the day. Daasi Maa (Soha Ali Khan), who possesses unique powers, abducts the girl and requires Ishani's consent to wed her to Pradhan Sahab, an age-old Evil of the village. Sakshi's spouse, whom she departed from six years prior, is the mastermind behind all this and seeks to avenge Ishani's samarpan. Can Sakshi confront the dark forces by herself?

As you might expect, Daasi Maa's character shifts allegiance at the perfect time, which is how we receive our tedious discourse on feminism, equality, and freedom. Child marriage is regarded as a usual practice in this area, and it's foolish to witness such occurrences in 2025. Sakshi can turn into a ghost for some time and can even endure severe injuries. In some way, I wasn't able to truly persuade myself to think that the villages had such impressive architectural designs underneath, and it felt more like a maze that only they could navigate. How??!! The artificiality and exhaustion in Chhorrii are excessive, making it quite irritating, particularly when enduring it for 130 minutes. The script isn't all that terrible, but the scenes tend to be overly extended and lengthy. I pressed the forward button 10 seconds ahead once, twice, thrice, and everything remains unchanged. That's one advantage of OTT releases that you can utilize the fast forward button to complete a two-hour boredom in just one and a half hours, or ideally, in one hour. Chhorrii 2 continued to feel dull and tiresome, even after pressing the FF button at least 10 times every 10 minutes.

Examining Nushrratt Bharuccha's performance, she demonstrates potential, indeed, but lacks growth. Certain lines are delivered poorly, and her expressions often lack impact. However, I liked her in certain moments, particularly during the intense and action-packed scenes. Soha Ali Khan's accent did the job; otherwise, it would have been impossible to redeem this poorly written character for any actor. Hardika is cute and adorable. "Aap ullu bana rahe ho na," she repeats often, and each time it brought a smile to my face. Gashmeer Mahajani was fine, but I truly appreciated the authentic portrayal of his character. The climactic action sequence with him included fight scenes that resemble actual physical confrontations between men. Pallavi Ajay, Saurabh Goyal, Kuldeep Sareen, among others, were adequately fine in their supporting roles.

Chhorrii is a film without songs, and thank goodness for that; otherwise, it would have been even duller. The cinematography was pretty decent, while the editing lacked finesse. The sound design was fine and the art design and production design really looked good there. It's sort of like Tumbbad setup with less context. Vishal Furia's film struggles in the beginning but then catches some momentum in the second half. By the time you reach climax, you find yourself totally invested in this underworld , but then the disappointing and cliched climax ruin the impact. One more bad thing about Chhorrii 2 is that the main villain is still alive and of course, they are planning third part for that. Dear audience, don't let them do it again please.

RATING - 4/10*

Why can't we write one good horror script, man? Chorii 2 feels like it was written in a group chat at 2AM by people who've never seen a horror movie. The script is so painfully bad, even the ghosts look like they're dying of secondhand embarrassment. It's not scary, it's not spooky-it's just sad. The plot crawls slower than your Wi-Fi on a bad day, and the scares? About as effective as a damp cracker. Unless Bollywood starts investing in actual writers instead of recycling WhatsApp forwards into screenplays, this is the kind of trash we're stuck with. Watch at your own risk... or better, don't.

I really felt that Soha Ali Khan could not fully portray her role. If the casting had been done better and an actress who had full grasp over the regional language and body language had been chosen, it would not feel so gimmicky. Nushrat, the little girl and the returning cast did not disappoint!

But I am a bit miffed by the storyline as I feel it had been halved assed.

Truly the trailer was scarier than the actual movie, so it could have just been segmented as a triller which would be justified.

Thankfully the open ending is gave me hope for a part 3 with solid writing and better casting.

I'm for sure looking forward to the third installment being announced soon.

"Chhorri 2" attempts to recapture the unsettling atmosphere and social commentary of its predecessor, but unfortunately falls significantly short. The film's poor execution and lack of engagement make it a disappointing entry in the horror genre.

The film struggles to deliver a compelling narrative, with a plot that feels convoluted and poorly developed. The attempts at creating suspense and fear are often ineffective, relying on predictable tropes and uninspired scares. The pacing is uneven, with some scenes dragging while others feel rushed, further contributing to the film's lack of engagement.

The performances are underwhelming, with the actors failing to bring life or depth to their characters. The dialogue is often clichéd and unmemorable, hindering the film's ability to connect with the audience on an emotional level.

The film's technical aspects are subpar, with uninspired cinematography and a forgettable soundtrack. The visual effects are often poorly executed, detracting from the overall atmosphere and diminishing the film's intended impact.

Overall, "Chhorri 2" is a badly made and unengaging sequel that fails to live up to the expectations set by its predecessor. Its poor execution, weak performances, and lack of genuine scares make it a film that is best avoided.

I, personally was really overwhelmed after the announcement of the 2nd installment of the series, the original was on loop on my screen. This excitement turned into disappointment when I finished watching Chhorii 2. Seriously, they left the climax unfinished, I am still asking my brain that weather the movie is completed or I skipped a bit of it! The actors were good, acted well, the sets were spooky, concept was unique but nothing gave TRUE colors to the film. Lack of proper management of scenes and even time to shoot the film, I guess...

Weak Disappointed Will there be Chhorii 3?

Or, it is the end!