Vash Level 2
Vash: Level 2 is a 2025 Indian Gujarati-language supernatural psychological horror film written and directed by Krishnadev Yagnik. It is a sequel to 2023 film Vash. The film stars Janki Bodiwala, Hitu Kanodia, Monal Gajjar and Hiten Kumar in lead roles.[3][4] It was released in theaters on 27 August 2025 along with its Hindi-dubbed version, titled Vash Vivash Level 2. The film, set 10 years after the previous film follows Atharva reluctantly coming out to fight again after a group of school girls are found in a violent puppet like control over them, with the assailant having a connection with Pratap, the black magician directly responsible for Aarya's current predicament. PlotTwelve years after the events of Vash, Atharva continues to live with the trauma of his daughter Aarya’s past possession. Although Aarya has grown into a young woman, she remains psychologically trapped, often unresponsive and withdrawn, as if the supernatural grip on her has never been fully released. A new wave of terror begins when ten schoolgirls suddenly leap from the terrace of their school in unison. Surviving the fall, they behave violently and erratically, attacking strangers, vandalizing property, and setting vehicles on fire. The bizarre incidents are revealed to be the result of mass hypnosis orchestrated by Rajnath, the younger brother of black magician Pratap. Unlike his imprisoned sibling, Rajnath is free and seeks to establish his own power by manipulating children and sowing chaos in society. Atharva is drawn back into conflict when he realizes that Rajnath’s hypnosis has spread widely and that Aarya remains vulnerable. Rajnath’s actions are tied to his obsession with reaching Pratap, who has been silenced and imprisoned with his tongue cut off, preventing him from chanting spells. Rajnath hopes to surpass his brother’s dark legacy, but Atharva intervenes. In the climax, Atharva confronts Rajnath directly. A brutal struggle ensues, culminating in Atharva cutting off Rajnath’s tongue, symbolically stripping him of the very power that enabled his hypnotic control. At the same time, Atharva resolves a karmic debt to Pratap by returning ten rupees, an act that finally severs the last supernatural connection binding Aarya. She awakens from her long-standing trance, freed after more than a decade. The film closes on a somber note, with Atharva victorious but deeply scarred by years of torment. Cast
ProductionThe film was shot at various locations in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.[5][6] ReleaseThe release date of the film was announced on 4 June 2025.[7][8] It was theatrically released on 27 August 2025, including a Hindi-dubbed version.[9][10] ReceptionCritical responseVash Level 2 received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. India Today gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, describing it as "raw, chaotic and unsettling." The review highlighted the film’s ambition in scale and bold visual horror, while noting that the second half falters with pacing issues and a rushed climax.[11] Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter wrote "The film-making in Vash Level 2 is slick without being distracting. It’s not the Bollywood genre slickness that tends to overproduce every scene."[12] Mayur Sanap of Rediff rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Amidst the films that mistake great length for epic stature, Vash Level 2 keeps the pace well under two hours. And even though it doesn't deliver an absolute knock-out experience we would expect from a horror sequel, it has got enough zing to keep the franchise hurtling forward."[13] Scroll.in described the film as "effective" for its shocks and nightmarish visuals, particularly in the first hour. However, the review also stated that the film delivered "diminishing returns," pointing out issues with the screenplay and narrative depth.[14] See alsoReferences
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