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Bhoot Returns(2012)

3.9/10
Hindi90 minstheatrical

Bhoot Returns is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language 3D horror film directed by Ram Gopal Varma and written by Ravi Shankar. The film stars Manisha Koirala, J. D. Chakravarthy, Madhu Shalini, and Alayana Sharma. The story follows the Awasthi family, who move into a luxurious bungalow where their young daughter Nimmi begins interacting with an invisible entity named Shabbu. As supernatural events escalate, the family discovers the house is haunted by a malevolent spirit that targets their children. The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its 3D scares while others criticized its weak plot and abrupt ending. It was released on 12 October 2012 and performed poorly at the box office.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
12 October 2012
Director
Ram Gopal Varma
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
3.9/10

Storyline

An architect moves his wife and two children into a beautiful bungalow. Their youngest daughter starts talking to an invisible friend named Shabbu. Strange noises and eerie movements begin at night. The family realizes a ghost is haunting their home and wants to harm them.

The ghost is back for more.

Film Details

3.9Rating
90Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date12 October 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhoot Returns

Cast reunions in this film: J. D. Chakravarthy & Ram Gopal Varma (8 films together), Sandeep Chowta & Ram Gopal Varma (6 films together), and Manisha Koirala & Ram Gopal Varma (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Bhoot 2' but was renamed to avoid confusion with the unrelated 2003 film 'Bhoot'.
  • It was shot in just 15 days, a common practice for director Ram Gopal Varma's low-budget horror films.
  • The film's bungalow set was the same one used in Varma's earlier horror film 'Phoonk' (2008).
  • Actress Madhu Shalini, who plays the daughter, was a popular Telugu TV host before this Hindi film debut.
  • The movie performed poorly at the box office, ending Varma's 'Bhoot' film series.
  • It uses many 'found footage' style shots, a technique Varma experimented with heavily during this period.
  • Critics noted its plot similarities to the American film 'Paranormal Activity', which was very popular then.

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