Writer/Director - Sidhaant Sachdev
Cast - Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, Palak Tiwari, Nickunj Sharma, Aasif Khan 
Duration - 2h10m
 
Sidhaant Sachdev’s The Bhootnii is a full-blown, genre-mashing Bollywood dhamaka that serves romance, ras, raaz, and restless spirits in one madcap, masaledaar package. It all kicks off with an atmospheric voiceover and a dramatic aerial sweep of St. Vincent College — a prestigious institute hiding a sinister secret. At its heart stands the infamous Virgin Tree, a place where heartbroken lovers whisper their wishes, hoping for true love. But this isn’t your typical love-lock bridge — the tree is haunted, cursed, and as the local legend goes, it takes more than it gives. Flashback to 2004: young boys start dying mysteriously after visiting the tree, and what begins as student gossip turns into a terrifying tale of suicides, spirits, and sacrifice.
 
Cut to the present day, and we meet our hero Shantanu (Sunny Singh), heartbreak fresh on his face and alcohol in his veins, who stumbles toward the tree on Valentine’s night to beg for sachchi mohabbat. What he doesn’t know is that his plea will awaken an ancient spirit — Mohabbat (Mouni Roy) — a ghost not just trapped by the tree but fueled by longing, loneliness, and obsession. What starts with eerie POV shots, ominous music, and flickers of a ghostly silhouette soon turns into a full-fledged haunting. But things get interesting when Shantanu starts feeling something is off — like someone is watching him, someone is always there — and then walks in Ananya (Palak Tiwari), a sweet, intelligent classmate who’s been around all along but somehow… he’s never noticed her before. She becomes his friend and confidante, but even the audience begins to wonder: Is she just a girl… or is she the ghost in disguise?
 
But the real twist drops like thunder when Mohabbat reveals herself in all her glory — seductive, intense, tragic — and Shantanu finds himself falling for her. Yes, falling for a ghost. Their chemistry crackles, their scenes are atmospheric and oddly tender, but danger begins to creep in when the ghostly love turns possessive. When Mohabbat senses that Ananya may have feelings for Shantanu too, things take a darker, deadlier turn. Enter Baba — the man, the myth, the exorcist — played with swag and spiritual sass by none other than Sanjay Dutt. A former student of the same college and now a full-time ghostbuster, Baba arrives just in time to save the day (and maybe the entire campus) from going up in cursed flames.
 
The film really picks up in the second half with Baba diving into college archives, ancient rituals, and spooky signs that point toward a deadly pattern: every year, on Holi Dahan, the spirit claims a life. And now, only eight days remain before someone — likely Shantanu — ends up dead. The countdown begins, filled with creepy incidents, emotional confessions, and high-stakes confrontations. Will Baba be able to stop Mohabbat? Will Shantanu survive? Will Ananya’s love be enough to save him? And above all — Does Mohabbat find true love, or does it just remain a ghost? All for this, you need to watch the movie. 
 
Performance-wise, the film is a blast. Mouni Roy is hypnotic as the Bhootnii — equal parts eerie and empathetic. She’s not your typical horror villain; there’s pain in her passion, a tragedy beneath her rage. Sunny Singh adds a nice dose of emotional vulnerability and comedic timing, while Palak Tiwari brings a fresh presence with just the right amount of mystery. Aasif Khan and Nickunj Sharma provide non-stop laughs as Shantanu’s over-the-top roommates. But it’s Sanjay Dutt who steals the show — from chanting mantras with gravitas to cracking one-liners with that iconic Dutt charm, he’s a total scene-stealer.
 
Technically, The Bhootnii impresses too. The cinematography turns the college into a character of its own — dark corridors, creaking doors, and that cursed tree all come alive with cinematic flair. The background score deserves a shoutout — it's moody when needed, thumping during action, and even groovy during the film’s unforgettable tracks, especially Mahakaal Mahakaali song, which add spice and narrative value, not just filler.
 
Yes, the film is over-the-top in parts, the logic gets a bit filmi, and the climax could've been a touch more grounded — but that’s part of the charm. The Bhootnii isn’t trying to be a subtle indie horror. It’s a loud, colorful, paisa-vasool entertainer that makes you laugh, jump, sway to the music, and maybe even feel a little pang of emotion for a ghost who just wanted to be loved. Whether you’re into spooky stories, campus comedies, or dramatic love triangles with a supernatural twist, this one checks all the boxes.
 
Produced by Soham Rockstar Entertainment and Three Dimension Motion Pictures, the film isn’t just here to haunt your screen…it’s here to haunt your heart. So grab your gang, take your family, or call that one friend who swears they’ve seen a ghost — and dive into this wild ride.