Overview
- The Bhootnii, a 2-hour-10-minute horror-comedy, premiered on May 1, 2025, featuring Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy, and Sunny Singh in lead roles.
- Set at St. Vincent College, the story revolves around the cursed 'Virgin Tree' legend, blending supernatural lore with romance and humor.
- Critics are split: Bollywood Life awarded 4 stars, praising its pacing, atmosphere, and emotional depth, while India Today rated it 2/5, citing forced jokes and lackluster performances.
- Hindustan Times gave the film 2.5/5, noting entertaining moments but criticizing its patchy execution and inconsistent tone.
- The film leverages high-production visuals and a campus-based narrative, aiming to attract younger audiences in the growing Bollywood horror-comedy genre.