The Bhootnii movie review: This horror comedy entertains in parts and is even funny but falls flat in several other departments.

A Story That Doesn’t Know What It Wants to Be

You know those movies that almost get it right but somehow fumble the landing? The Bhootnii brings together Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy, and Sunny Singh in what promises to be a horror-comedy, but somewhere along the line, it loses the plot — it’s not spooky enough to scare you, nor funny enough to make you laugh.

The story is your typical small-town ghost tale. There’s a village haunted by a spirit called Bhootnii, and a bunch of outsiders—led by Sunny Singh’s character—end up tangled in the mess. Add a mysterious woman (played by Mouni Roy) and Sanjay Dutt as a ghost-hunter-ish figure, and you’ve got the ingredients for something fun. But the dish, sadly, falls flat.

The Performances: Stars Who Could’ve Done Better

Let’s start with the good. Sanjay Dutt, even in a half-baked role, has a screen presence. He walks in with his usual flair, but the script doesn’t give him much to do. Mouni Roy looks gorgeous on screen, but again, her role feels ornamental—she’s there, she screams, she vanishes. Sunny Singh tries to bring the laughs, and while he has his moments, the writing doesn’t support him enough.

Direction and Writing: A Confused Tonal Shift

The movie seems confused about what it wants to be. Some scenes feel like they were shot for a full-on horror flick, while others suddenly switch to goofy comedy—complete with background music that’s trying too hard to tell you when to laugh or jump. As a viewer, you’re left stuck somewhere in between, unsure of how you’re supposed to feel.

Visually, the film is okay. Some of the ghost effects are more laughable than spooky, and the jump scares are predictable. The songs? Forgettable. They pop up out of nowhere and interrupt whatever little flow the story had.

Final Verdict: A One-Time Watch at Best

The Bhootnii isn’t terrible—but it’s not memorable either. It’s the kind of film you watch once, shrug, and move on from. If you’re a fan of any of the lead actors, you might enjoy bits of it. But if you’re looking for a genuinely entertaining horror-comedy, this one doesn’t quite cut.

Final Take:

Watch it only if you’ve got nothing better to do. Otherwise, your time’s better spent rewatching Bhool Bhulaiyaa .