Nikita Roy, starring Sonakshi Sinha, sets out to be a thrilling mystery but ends up feeling more like a dramatic episode of CID. Directed by Kussh S Sinha, the film tries to mix horror, suspense, and drama—but somewhere along the way, it forgets to tell a gripping story.
A Promising Start
The movie starts with an interesting premise. Sonakshi plays Nikita Roy, a writer whose brother, Dr. Sanal Roy (played briefly by Arjun Rampal), dies under strange circumstances in London. Nikita travels there to find out the truth. She’s joined by her ex-boyfriend Jolly (Suhail Nayyar), and together they try to uncover what really happened.
Their journey leads them to a spiritual leader named Amar Dev (Paresh Rawal), who promises instant healing and has a mysterious vibe. At first, the story sets up a decent conflict between science and superstition. The interval even leaves you curious about what’s next.
The Downfall Begins
Unfortunately, the second half completely falls apart. What started as a mystery suddenly throws in everything from hallucinations and cults to drugs and monsters. It’s like the writers tried to include every plot twist they could think of—without tying anything together.
The story loses focus, and the suspense turns into confusion. Instead of building tension, the film rushes through important moments. The ending feels so hurried, it’s almost laughable. One moment you’re watching a mystery, and the next, it’s over—with no real answers or satisfaction.
A Genre Gone Wild
The film tries to juggle too many genres—horror, thriller, investigative drama—but doesn’t do justice to any. The horror doesn’t scare, the mystery doesn’t grip, and the investigation just becomes loud drama. You end up wondering what the film is actually trying to be.
How Did the Actors Do?
Sonakshi Sinha puts in an honest effort as Nikita. She carries the first half well, showing a strong, determined character. Suhail Nayyar supports her nicely, and their chemistry keeps some scenes engaging.
Paresh Rawal, known for his powerful screen presence, is sadly wasted in this film. He plays the villain but is barely given anything strong to work with. Even Arjun Rampal’s role is more of a blink-and-you-miss-it cameo.
Director Kussh S Sinha, in his first film, clearly had an idea—but the execution is where it all went wrong. The storytelling lacks depth, the pacing is off, and the climax is disappointingly weak.
