Shaitaan

"Shaitaan (2024)" initially captivates audiences with promising natural performances, particularly from Aadhav. However, as the film progresses, it falters in its execution, particularly in the last third. Despite commendable acting, notably from Madhavan, Ajay Devgn's lackluster portrayal detracts from the overall experience. The film's direction suffers from evident low effort and budget constraints, leading to technical and editing issues, which ultimately hinder the film's coherence. The drawn-out climax further exacerbates these flaws, diluting the essence of the movie's fitness narrative. While "Shaitaan" shows potential, especially in its early stages, its inability to deliver a cohesive and satisfying conclusion leaves much to be desired.

Watch it for Madhavan's brilliant performance. And ofcourse, the initial suspense the film is successful in creating. Because the screenplay and story in the 2nd half doesn't do the concept any justice.

Some excellent acting Ajay Devgan, Jyothika and especially Janki Bodiwala, the actress from the original Gujrati film. Though the movie takes its time to establish the characters, the family dynamic (sometimes a bit too Bollywood and over the top) and to build the intrigue around what motivates Madhavan's character, they fail to deliver on it. The climax sequences had me yawning. The ending was unexpected, but ruined again by unnecessary over-the-top dialogues. All in all, it was a pretty forgettable Thriller.

The plot of the movie was very predictable, Madhavan really did a good job with his character variation. The film did really have some unique features which is why I cared to watch it till the end. Movie had songs which were not requied. Disappointed with Ajay's acting, he had a flat face all through the movie with no expressions. It could have been better if the horror part of the movie was more dramatized. I also think not all movies in bollywood should end in a happy ending. The title was not justified as Shaitaan. Most importantly they story line did not give a background on the characters.

I went to theatre in haldwani with my two old friends with high expectations and now I say that the movie nearly surpassed the thrill I thought the simple plot would create .

In cinema hall we were laughing, shocked and thrilled within a few minutes the movie started .

Acting wise R madhawan is unstoppable.

The girl (jhanvi) her acting is too good , I got angry on times by seeing her behaviour when when was manipulated by shaitaan (r madhavan) And Kabir (Ajay Devgan) did marvelous job as a dad but his character didn't had much development ( it looked like semi adopted from drishyam ) The mother role was nice too And kid also did amazing job

Though there could be much more to the ending but it was a bit disappointing that's why 7/10.

This film was incredibly frustrating to watch. The characters consistently displayed a lack of common sense, which made it difficult to connect with the story. It failed to fit into any discernible genre, lacking both the tension of a thriller and the scares of a horror film. Instead, it felt like a mundane narrative filled with contrived plot points and nonsensical actions.

What was particularly disappointing was the apparent lack of effort put into developing the characters or exploring any meaningful themes. It's as if the filmmakers relied solely on tired clichés and tropes to drive the story forward, without injecting any originality or creativity.

Despite the shortcomings of the script, Madhavan's acting managed to shine through. He brought depth and authenticity to his character, elevating the material and providing a much-needed anchor for the audience. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the rest of the cast, who struggled to make their poorly written characters relatable or engaging.

From a technical standpoint, the film also left much to be desired. The cinematography was uninspired, the editing felt choppy and disjointed, and the soundtrack failed to leave any lasting impression. It's clear that no amount of technical expertise could salvage a film that was fundamentally flawed at its core.

In the end, this movie was a missed opportunity. With a more competent script and a director willing to take risks, it could have been something truly memorable. Instead, it's destined to fade into obscurity, overshadowed by far superior films.

In conclusion, I would strongly advise against wasting your time or money on this film. It offers little in the way of entertainment or substance and is unlikely to leave any lasting impression. Save yourself the frustration and seek out something more deserving of your attention.