🎥 Film Summary & Cast
- Title: Nikita Roy
- Release Date: July 18, 2025 (finally shifted from earlier June 27 and initial May 30 slots to avoid screen clashes) www.ndtv.com+15Filmfare+15The Times of India+15The Times of India+4The Tribune+4The Times of India+4
- Director: Kussh S. Sinha (making his debut) Wikipedia+15Wikipedia+15India Forums+15
- Producer(s): Nicky Bhagnani, Vicky Bhagnani, Prakash Bijlani, Kinjal Ghone, Dinesh Gupta, Ankur Takrani, among others The Times of India+5Wikipedia+5www.ndtv.com+5
- Writer: Pavan Kirpalani (known for thrillers like Phobia and Gaslight) The Times of India+14Wikipedia+14India Forums+14
Main Cast:
- Sonakshi Sinha as Nikita Roy (lead, author-investigator)
- Paresh Rawal as Amar Dev (cult leader)
- Arjun Rampal as Sanal Roy (Nikita’s brother)
- Suhail Nayyar as Jolly (her ex and collaborator)
- Also featured: Kallirroi Tziafeta (Freya), Supreet Bedi, Kumall Grewal, among others The Times of India+15Wikipedia+15The Times of India+15
📖 Story & Themes
Nikita Roy explores the thin line between rationality and superstition:
- Nadia Roy, a rational author exposing fake spiritual leaders, launches into an investigation when her brother Sanal mysteriously dies.
- Her journey leads her into dark cult territory led by Amar Dev, and soon supernatural forces begin to challenge her scientific beliefs The Times of India.
- The narrative combines mystery, horror, and psychological tension as Nikita races against time (and a death ultimatum) to uncover the truth The Times of India+15India Forums+15Indulgexpress+15.
📅 Release Timeline
- Originally set for May 30, 2025 → pushed to June 27, 2025 → further postponed to July 18, 2025 to avoid box office clashes with high-profile releases like Maa, Kannappa, and F1: The Movie The Times of India+8Filmfare+8The Times of India+8.
- Director Kussh Sinha maintained confidence despite the delay and anticipated a positive response from audiences even amidst competition with Kajol’s Maa The Times of India+14India Forums+14The Times of India+14.
🎬 Critical Reception
- The Times of India: 3/5 ⭐ – Praised the concept of superstition vs scientific rationality but criticized its rushed narrative and thin character development The Times of India.
- Moneycontrol (Sarika Sharma): 3/5 – Noted Sonakshi’s strong presence and atmospheric cinematography, but felt emotional beats were underdeveloped Filmfare+11Wikipedia+11www.ndtv.com+11.
- Firstpost (Vinamra Mathur): 2/5 – Called the film pretentious, citing issues with accents and dubbing quality Wikipedia.
- Bollywood Hungama: 1.5/5 – Highlighted lost potential due to weak screenplay and lackluster direction Wikipedia+1The Times of India+1.
🔍 Notable Insights
- This marks Sonakshi Sinha’s return to the big screen; hailed by Salman Khan and other industry peers, with special nod to her Dabangg days The Times of India+2Bollywood Hungama+2The Economic Times+2.
- The project is also significant for being directed by her brother Kussh S. Sinha—a familial venture that had been in development since 2022, shot mainly in the UK (e.g., Watford, Hertfordshire) The Times of India+12Wikipedia+12The Times of India+12.
✅ Summary
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Supernatural Horror / Psychological Thriller |
| Core Themes | Rationalism vs Superstition, Cult Exposure, Trauma, Mystery |
| Strengths | High-concept premise, Sonakshi’s committed performance, mood-rich visuals |
| Weaknesses | Rushed execution, superficial characters, inconsistent storytelling |
| Ideal for | Fans of atmospheric and investigative thrillers willing to forgive flaws |
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