Sanjay Dutt is back, and this time he’s hunting spirits. The Bhootnii, written and directed by Sidhaant Sachdev, is shaping up to be one of the most chilling and unique entries in modern Hindi horror cinema. Scheduled to release on May 1, 2025, the film blends romance, folklore, psychological terror, and supernatural horror — all set within a mysterious college backdrop.
🌳 The Haunted Heart of St. Vincent College
Set in the hauntingly beautiful campus of St. Vincent College, the story revolves around the mythical Virgin Tree — a ghostly spirit that awakens every Valentine’s Day. According to campus legend, the spirit responds to desperate cries for true love, but what begins as myth quickly spirals into a real-life nightmare.
When a student named Shantanu (played by Sunny Singh) unknowingly triggers the spirit with a heartfelt plea for love, the countdown to Holi begins. From Valentine’s Day to Holika Dahan, the 27 days that follow are filled with romance, obsession, and horror.
🧟♀️ Love, Obsession, and Terror
The spirit, who is chillingly vocal and dangerously possessive, fixates on Shantanu. She stalks anyone who mocks, disturbs, or disrespects her, and her presence begins to dominate the college atmosphere — shadows move, doors creak, and whispers echo through empty corridors.
Soon, students are afraid to walk alone, and the Virgin Tree becomes a symbol of dread. The fear is no longer about what is seen, but what is felt — an invisible force watching, waiting, haunting.
🔮 Enter Sanjay Dutt as ‘Baba’
As the supernatural chaos escalates, the college calls in Baba — a legendary ghostbuster and paranormal expert, played by Sanjay Dutt. With years of experience battling the unknown, Baba arrives to confront the entity. But what he finds challenges even his knowledge of the spirit world. This is no ordinary haunting — it’s an emotional, intelligent, and deadly phenomenon.
👥 Cast and Crew
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Sanjay Dutt as Baba (Paranormal Expert)
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Sunny Singh as Shantanu
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Mouni Roy as Mohabbat
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Palak Tiwari as Ananya
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Nick as Sahil
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Aasif Khan as Nasir
🎬 Written & Directed by: Sidhaant Sachdev
🖋 Screenplay: Vankush Arora, Sidhaant Sachdev
🎥 Cinematography: Santhosh Thundiyil
✂ Editing: Bunty Nagi
🎵 Music: Iconyk, Shabbir Ahmed, Mukund Suryawanshi (JAM8)
🎼 Background Score: Amar Mohile
🏢 Production Companies: Soham Rockstar Entertainment, Three Dimension Motion Pictures
📽 Distributor: Zee Studios
🗓 Mark the Date: May 1, 2025
The Bhootnii is not just a horror film — it’s a tale of unanswered love, spiritual vengeance, and the price of awakening what should remain asleep. With a gripping plot, a powerful cast, and Sanjay Dutt’s commanding performance, this film is set to become a milestone in Indian horror.
🧨 Brace yourself. The haunting begins on May 1.