Chhorii 2 Review: Convoluted, no scares; Nushrratt Bharuccha and Soha Ali Khan’s efforts wasted on a flawed script
Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Chhorii 2, the sequel to the 2021 horror drama Chhorii, attempts to expand on its social-horror narrative but ends up being more confusing than compelling. Despite commendable performances by Nushrratt Bharuccha and Soha Ali Khan, the film crumbles under the weight of a convoluted storyline and underwhelming execution.
The story picks up seven years after the events of the first film. Sakshi (Nushrratt Bharuccha) is now a fiercely protective mother to her daughter Ishani, who suffers from a rare condition that causes her skin to burn in sunlight. The two live under the radar, with Sakshi trying to shield her daughter not just from the sun, but also from the ghosts of her traumatic past.
Enter Inspector Samar (Gashmeer Mahajani), who is sympathetic to Sakshi’s history and offers her refuge in his mother’s house. However, peace is short-lived as Sakshi finds herself drawn back into a disturbing world of haunting visions and sinister rituals. Soha Ali Khan, in a striking comeback, plays Daasi Maa—a chilling yet underwritten character tied to the central mystery.
While the first Chhorii focused on the horrors of female infanticide, Chhorii 2 attempts to shift its lens toward the horrors of child marriage. Unfortunately, this theme doesn’t land as effectively. The introduction of a monstrous half-caveman figure named ‘Pradhaan’—an obvious nod to Tumbbad—feels forced and cartoonish rather than terrifying.
The screenplay struggles with coherence, and the film is cluttered with excessive backstories, children screaming, and chaos that overwhelms rather than intrigues. The tension never quite builds, and the scares are few and far between.
Despite an intriguing premise and an impactful social message, Chhorii 2 ends with a cliffhanger, hinting at a third installment. Hopefully, the next chapter will bring more clarity—and actual chills.
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