Vash Level 2, Hindi and Gujarati horror flick is a sequel to the 2023 Gujarati film Vash which was then remade in Hindi as ‘Shaitaan’ that featured Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan and Jyothika. The Hindi and Gujarati versions are released simultaneously.
Unlike the usual Bollywood horror flicks, Vash Level 2 surprises you as it doesn’t rely on cheap thrills. This original Gujarati movie leans into psychological tension, hypnotic manipulation that leaves one with a slow-burning sense of dread.
Twelve years after rescuing his daughter Aarya from a sinister force, Atharva (Hitu Kanodia) discovers the evil never truly left her. When a group of schoolgirls fall under a violent, puppet-like trance, he’s compelled to confront the darkness once more—this time facing its source head-on: the enigmatic black magician, Pratap (Hiten Kumar).
Though the idea of hypnosis as a weapon—used to control schoolgirls and unravel a family’s sanity was unsettling in the first part, thankfully, this one is not your typical ghost-in-the-corridor horror. Krishnadev Yagnik’s writing and direction leans heavily into using muted tones, eerie silence, and synchronized movement to build dread. The boarding school setting adds a layer of institutional eeriness, while the horror is accessible and cerebral, rooted in universal fears of control, repression, and identity loss.
Commendably, the film builds tension through eerie silence, synchronized movement, and psychological unease. If you appreciate horror that creeps under your skin rather than screams in your face, this supernatural folklore delivers with several moments of jump scares, while giving them a modern, cerebral twist. Andrew Samuel’s background score adds to the eeriness.
Hiten Kumar is quietly terrifying, and Hitu Kanodia brings emotional weight. Their dynamic keeps you invested even when the plot meanders.
Frankly, the drawback is the pacing issue with the second half stretching a bit too long. Some scenes feel indulgent, and the climax, while visually dramatic, doesn’t quite land with emotional punch. Secondly the character of Arya which was central to the first film, is sidelined here. If you were hoping for her arc to evolve, you might feel it below your expectation.
For those who prefer fast-paced horror or clear-cut narratives, this film’s layered storytelling and slow unraveling may feel like a drag with a run time of 103 minutes
If you’re into psychological thrillers with cultural nuance and atmospheric dread, this film is unsettling in ways that linger. Vash Level 2 is a film that tries to do more than just scare—it makes you think, squirm, and question who’s really in control.
Cast of Vash Level 2:
Hitu Kanodia as Atharva
Hiten Kumar as Pratap
Janki Bodiwala as Aarya
Monal Gajjar as school principal
Vishwa Rawal as Vidya
Chetan Daiya
Prem Gadhavi
Credits of Vash Level 2:
Production companies – K S Entertainment Studios, Ananta Businesscorp, Patel Processing Studios, Big Box Series Pvt Ltd
Written & Directed by Krishnadev Yagnik
Produced by Kalpesh Soni, Krunal Soni
Cinematography – Prashant Gohel, Haresh S. Bhanushali
Edited by Shivam Bhatt
Music by Andrew Samuel
