Banner: K.S. Entertainment Studios, Ananta Businesscorp, Patel Processing Studios, Big Box Series Pvt. Ltd.Genre: Thriller / Horror (Dubbed from Gujarati; A)
Story & Screenplay
Vash Vivash Level 2 follows Rajnath (Hiten Kumar), who hypnotises a group of schoolgirls to locate Pratap (Hiten Kumar) and learn the final lesson of hypnosis. The story is a sequel to the Gujarati film Vash, in which Atharva (Hitu Kanodia) had previously saved his daughter Aarya (Janki Bodiwala) from Pratap’s hypnosis.
Krishnadev Yagnik’s story and screenplay are engaging, especially in the first half, which is genuinely terrifying. The scenes of hypnotised girls obeying horrific commands, from committing murders to contemplating suicide, create a spine-chilling atmosphere. The post-interval portion, however, is less gripping, with a verbose narrative that lacks the terror of the first half. The climax feels hurried, diminishing the overall impact. Dialogues are fair but not particularly memorable.
Performances
Hiten Kumar impresses in dual roles as Rajnath and Pratap, exuding menace and intensity.
Hitu Kanodia is excellent as Atharva, delivering a strong and convincing performance.
Janki Bodiwala is superb in her brief role as Aarya.
Monal Gajjar is natural as Rashmika.
Chetan Daiya, Prem Gadhavi, and Kalpana Gagdekar provide solid support.
The large supporting cast, including teachers, students, and minor roles, lend decent support without overshadowing the leads.
Direction & Technical Aspects
Krishnadev Yagnik’s direction is very effective. He extracts strong performances from the actors and maintains an engaging, suspenseful narrative, especially in the first half.
Background music by Andrew Samuel heightens the terror effectively.
Cinematography by Prashant Gohel and Haresh Bhanushali is excellent, capturing the eerie and tense sequences well.
Action and stunts by Irfan Khan are thrilling.
Production design (Chirayu Bodas) and art direction (Shailee Sheth, Chaitanya Parab) are satisfactory.
Editing by Shivam Bhatt is sharp, keeping the pace taut.
Dubbing is seamless and well-executed.
Notably, there are no songs, which keeps the tension uninterrupted.
Final Verdict
Vash Vivash Level 2 is a chilling thriller with strong first-half scares, thanks to compelling direction, terrifying sequences, and powerful performances by Hiten Kumar and Hitu Kanodia. However, the second half is less engaging, and the hurried climax weakens the overall impact. Limited awareness about its Hindi release may also affect its box-office performance, whereas the original Gujarati version is likely to fare better.
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