Chhorii 2, the newest release of the well-awaited follow-up to the successful 2021 horror-thriller Chhorii, comes back with more serious purpose, strained tension, and broader plot. Although the
Chhorii 2, the newest release of the well-awaited follow-up to the successful 2021 horror-thriller Chhorii, comes back with more serious purpose, strained tension, and broader plot. Although the film aggressively grows the social commentary and the emotional richness from its predecessor, it sometimes falls while under the siege of its own expectations. As such, what makes the film matter is the solid performances by Nushrratt Bharuccha and Soha Ali Khan who gives memorable performances in a story that has the guts to be milestone in the Indian horror scene.
In Chhorii, we were introduced to Sakshi (played by Nushrratt Bharuccha), a pregnant woman who got stuck in a remote village where supernatural and highly patriarchal traditional practices lived. Horror and social messaging on female infanticide and violence on gender, themes that go hand in hand, were creatively mixed up in the film. For its unusual voice, its atmospheric horror, and Nushrratt’s rather intense performance, it stood out.
With Chhorii 2, the story does try to follow through, where it left off, upping the ante, new characters, and further exploring the horror world the first installment merely suggested.
Chhorii 2 follows Sakshi, now living under a new identity with her child, trying to heal from the trauma of her past. But peace is short-lived. Haunted—both literally and emotionally—by the horrors she escaped, she is pulled back into the same web of cruelty and injustice when she learns that the evil she thought she defeated is still thriving. This time, the danger is not just confined to her, but could affect many more.
The film introduces Soha Ali Khan as a seemingly powerful and enigmatic figure who carries secrets of her own. As the narrative progresses, her character becomes central to unraveling the larger mystery behind the cycle of violence, superstition, and silence that binds the village.
Nushrratt Bharuccha as Sakshi
In Chhorii 2, Nushrratt cements her evolution from a rom-com staple to a serious dramatic actress. Her performance is layered with fear, resolve, and vulnerability. She navigates Sakshi’s trauma with emotional intelligence and holds her ground even when the script falters.
Her portrayal of a mother who must confront supernatural terror while also battling societal monsters makes for compelling viewing. This isn’t a scream queen role—it’s a nuanced character study that leans more on inner turmoil than external shock value.
Soha Ali Khan’s Comeback
Soha Ali Khan, returning to the big screen after a hiatus, is a welcome presence. Her role brings elegance and quiet strength to the film. Without giving away spoilers, her character arc offers an interesting counterbalance to Sakshi’s journey. Soha delivers a subtle, poised performance that slowly reveals deeper emotional currents.
Their scenes together, though limited, are some of the film’s most impactful—two women grappling with truth, belief, and the burden of generational trauma.
Directed again by Vishal Furia, Chhorii 2 tries to build a cinematic universe that marries Indian folklore with hard-hitting social commentary. The intention is commendable. However, unlike the first that had a firm grasp of pacing and atmosphere, this sequel is at times stretched.
The film flips back and forth between horror clichés – ghosts, shadows, rituals – and the real-world horror – abuse, silence, injustice. While these themes are powerful, the execution is occasionally jarring. The narrative sometimes sacrifices tension in favour of exposition, and the slow burn pace doesn’t always reward the viewer with impactful payoffs.
Still, Furia’s commitment to using horror as a medium for social awareness deserves credit. The film avoids jump-scare gimmicks and instead focuses on psychological dread and thematic darkness.
Cinematographer Anshul Chobey uses everything with natural lighting, misty frames and insufferably close close-ups to keep the proceedings claustrophobic, unsettling. The rural areas and forlorn interiors are captured with a spooky quality that makes us feel like we’re also separated from civilization and left to rot.
The sound design is another win for the film. Whether it’s a baby’s distant cry, rustling wind, or eerie chants, every sound feels deliberate and disorienting. It’s not overpowering but adds to the overall unease—a technique reminiscent of high-end psychological horror films.
As with its predecessor, Chhorii 2 is not only out to scare you. It is aimed to make you think.
The movie continues its examination of female trauma, misogyny deception that is dressed as tradition, and the institutionalization of women silence. The horror component is a metaphor of these real-life issues. It is not only against spirits that Sakshi fights, but against the culture that makes them as well.
The story of the film as regards to women rising up against cycles of violence (despite trauma and fear) is something relevant and necessary. But sometimes, the message itself overpowers the narrating, turning this film into a thesis instead of a thriller.
Chhorii 2 is a sequel that thinks and has a conscience. It develops the framework of the first movie by expanding its horizons and adding new ingredients into it. While not as tightly paced or gripping, as its predecessor, it made its punch by performances and messages.
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This performance of Nushrratt is strong and emotionally compelling that drives the film. She does a good job of being a woman wrangling with trauma while challenging deeply-rooted societal evils.
Not really, the movie shies away from the cheap jump scare. Not a ‘blood bowl’, instead, it brews an emotional cauldron that simmers gently while using jabs of suspense, suggestive motifs, and spooky sound design.
Soha Ali Khan stars in an important supporting role that invests emotion into the plot. Her character puts new dimensions to the mystery and gives a good foil for Sakshi.
