Thumbs up,
by Subhash K Jha,

Bolly Spice
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…Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti’s camera prowls and pries into the family’s domesticity, as though it knows exactly what Madhavan’s Satanic character is thinking. Scary….

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Thumbs up,
by Devesh Sharma,

Filmfare
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…All-in-all, leaving aside the tantric angle, Shaitaan is a good psychological thriller with good performances all around. The film nosedives during its ending, which could have been executed better….

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Thumbs up,
by Aashu Mishra,

Filmi Beat
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…For me Shaitaan has every element that makes it an entertaining watch, the movie is a perfect family entertainer that you can’t miss to watch on big screens….

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Thumbs up,
by Sameer Ahire,

Movie Talkies
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…Overall, Shaitaan is an honest remake, with some of its own elements working in the favour of typical Hindi cinema audiences. If not that, Ajay and Maddy’s face-off is worth your money any day….

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Thumbs up,
by Rishil Jogani,

Pinkvilla
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…Shaitaan is one solid supernatural-thriller that Hindi film audiences have long been searching. It reminds you of Drishyam for all the right reasons. Go book your tickets for Shaitaan, now….

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Thumbs up,
by Dhaval Roy,

Times of India
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…Even though Shaitaan’s narrative stumbles at times, the masterful use of atmosphere and top-notch acting elevate it into an unsettling experience worth having….

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So-So,
by Shivani Pawaskar,

Bollywood Life
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…Shaitaan is engaging in bits and pieces. It builds up to a climax but falls short of delivering the supernatural thriller that will haunt you or at the very least, make you think twice before turning off the lights at night. But make you wary of strangers, it sure will….

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So-So,
by Abhimanyu Mathur,

DNA
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…Shaitaan is saved by its short runtime and the performances, which keep you engaged throughout. Vikas Bahl’s first jab at horror is a worthy effort but one that could have been a tad bit better for the subject matter he had….

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So-So,
by lachmi Deb Roy,

FirstPost
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…Jyotika hardly has anything to explore in her character, but Janki Bodiwala, as Janvi has done a brilliant performance. Shaitaan could have been a good supernatural thriller, which we haven’t seen much in Hindi cinema of late, but it turned out to be a complete mess in the process of depicting the war of good vs evil. It’s a poorly made remake and the story is just not believable. Making the hero win at the end makes the film just too predictable….

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So-So,
by Nitin Jain,

Glamsham.com
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…So buckle up, because ‘Shaitaan’ isn’t just a movie – it’s a pulse-pounding journey into the darkness, with a message that’ll stick with you long after the credits roll. Remember, kids (and grown ups too), never take candy from strangers – or tea powder, for that matter!…

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So-So,
by Prannay Pathak,

Hindustan Times
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…It’s still a tricky period for the big-screen film, and what Shaitan seems to be hoping will work in its favour is shock value. If a raucous and mildly unsettling hostage drama with a more than mildly entertaining R Madhavan is enough for you, go watch it….

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So-So,
by Sana Farzeen,

india today
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…As humans, we often take our will for granted. Even though most of our actions are dependent on our responsibilities, it’s spine-chilling to imagine losing your autonomy. Ajay Devgn has earlier done wonders playing the ordinary man going all out to save his daughter in ‘Drishyam’. The makers had a chance to recreate the same magic using this thrilling and spooky tale. Sadly, they fall short, probably cursed by a weak script and the pressure of helming a remake. Quite a missed opportunity, we must say….

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So-So,
by Jaya Dwivedi,

India TV
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…Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan’s supernatural thriller Shaitaan is worth watching for once. With star-cast and stellar performances, the film has strengthened the predictable story….

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So-So,
by Rohit Bhatnagar,

indian express
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…R Madhavan, an epitome of an actor, shines out right from the start. He even overpowers Ajay’s usual good performance this time. He is the heartbeat of Shaitaan. Ajay impresses you in most of his portions. Jyothika is someone you can’t ignore either, her presence in the film makes you feel like a happy viewer. Janki does her part so aptly. The cast surely upholds the film beyond Vikas’ frame….

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So-So,
by Mayank Shekhar,

MiD DAY
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…Imagine Shaitaan as Kaun, that visually switches into some kinda Kantara (2022), then? No, you don’t have to imagine it. You can just watch it, if you like!…

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So-So,
by GAUTAMAN BHASKARAN,

News18.com
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…The film is gripping and chilling, but leaves logic behind. Is hypnotism so powerful and so manipulative? I really wonder….

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So-So,
by Divya Raje Bhonsale,

NewsBytes
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…Shaitaan’s trailer set a lot of expectations for me, some of which were met before the interval. But beyond that, it let me down by becoming so predictable.
However, I can’t take away the fact that Shaitaan is backed by some excellent performances, especially those of Madhavan and Bodiwala….

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So-So,
by sukanya Verma,

Rediff
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…At the heart of its wild, wayward supernatural spectacle is R Madhavan and his exceptional command on duality of emotions. Like a chameleon, he transforms from friendly and trustworthy to mean, magnetic and menacing in no time….

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So-So,
by Nandini Ramnath,

Scroll.in
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…Anngad Raaj is wonderful as the smart and sensitive Dhruv. Janki Bodiwala, reprising the role she played in Vash, is the most compelling performer. Bodiwala memorably conveys Jhanvi’s anguish at obeying Vanraj’s demented demands while trying to hold on to her true self. As Vanraj, the aptly cast R Madhavan is smug, sadistic and sinister in equal measure….

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So-So,
by Anuj Kumar,

The Hindu
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…After a smart flourish in the denouement, the post-script feels forced to keep the heroic status of Ajay intact but it is Madhavan who makes sure that one shuts the door the next time one comes across a smooth-talking stranger….

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So-So,
by Pallabi Purkayastha,

Times Now
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…Shaitaan is that old, tired good-over-evil adage that has been revamped and rehashed in Hindi cinema for ages. This time, like most other times, it just does not land on the Devil’s den….

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Thumbs down,
by Rahul Desai,

Film Companion
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…In terms of a titillating fable about subservience and violence, that’s the real horror. There’s nothing scarier than a film that acts intimidating because it can….

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Thumbs down,
by Kartik Bhardwaj,

indian express
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…The issue is that Shaitaan does a lot for nothing. At times I felt it was a commentary on controlling men, especially during a scene where Vanraaj tells Janhvi that she has been given “too much freedom” by her parents. The only social commentary it probably made was that kids should not eat anything given by a stranger. The only lesson it preaches is that even if you are the devil, you may cry if you mess with the daddy….

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Thumbs down,
by Pooja Darade,

koimoi
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…Overall, Shaitaan had all the potential of being an excellent supernatural thriller. The first half is so-so, but it’s the second half where the story becomes shoddy and a confusing mess. The climax leaves you with a bitter aftertaste, and you feel cheated as you don’t get the desired and significant answers….

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Thumbs down,
by Saibal Chatterjee,

NDTV
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…Once all the cards are laid on the table, the film falls into a high-pitched yet insipid rigmarole that strives very hard to scare us stiff but succeeds only sporadically to achieve that goal….

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