Vash: Level 2 (Gujarati: વશ: લેવલ ૨) is a 2025 Indian Gujarati-language supernatural psychological horror film written and directed by Krishnadev Yagnik. It is a sequel to 2023 film Vash. The film stars Janki Bodiwala, Hitu Kanodia, Monal Gajjar and Hiten Kumar in lead roles.[2][3] It was released in theaters on 27 August 2025 along with its Hindi-dubbed version, titled Vash Vivash Level 2.
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| Directed by | Krishnadev Yagnik |
| Written by | Krishnadev Yagnik |
| Produced by | Kalpesh Soni Krunal Soni |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Prashant Gohel Haresh S. Bhanushali |
| Edited by | Shivam Bhatt |
| Music by | Andrew Samuel |
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| Distributed by | Panorama Studios |
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Running time | 103 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Budget | ₹5 crore |
| Box office | ₹13.51 crore |
Synopsis
editTwelve years after saving his daughter Aarya from a dark force, Atharva learns that it never left her. When a group of schoolgirls are found in a violent puppet like control over them, he is once again forced to come out and begin fighting again, this time which involves the black magician Pratap himself.
Cast
edit- Janki Bodiwala as Aarya
- Hitu Kanodia as Atharva
- Hiten Kumar as Pratap / Rajnath (Brother of Pratap)
- Monal Gajjar as school principal
- Vishwa Rawal as Vidya
- Hency Bapat
- Chetan Daiya
- Prem Gadhavi
Production
editThe film was shot at various locations in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.[4][5]
Release
editThe release date of the film was announced on 4 June 2025.[6][7] It was theatrically released on 27 August 2025, including a Hindi-dubbed version.[8][9]
Reception
editCritical response
editVash Level 2 received generally positive reviews from critics.
India Forums rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, calling it "a rare sequel that unsettles in the best way and lingers long after." The review praised its "chilling, intimate, and masterfully crafted" atmosphere, with particular appreciation for Janki Bodiwala’s minimal but impactful role and Hitu Kanodia’s emotionally charged performance.[10]
India Today gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, describing it as "raw, chaotic and unsettling." The review highlighted the film’s ambition in scale and bold visual horror, while noting that the second half falters with pacing issues and a rushed climax.[11]
Scroll.in described the film as "effective" for its shocks and nightmarish visuals, particularly in the first hour. However, the review also stated that the film delivered "diminishing returns," pointing out issues with the screenplay and narrative depth.[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Vash Level 2". Central Board of Film Certification. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "Janki spoke about her intense prep for Vash and revealed that during workshops director Krishnadev Yagnik asked her actually to pee in a pivotal scene". First Post.
- ^ "Two Languages, One Fear: 'Vash Level 2' Set for Worldwide Release in Gujarati and Hindi on August 27". First Post.
- ^ "'Vash Level 2' Wraps Up: Krishnadev Yagnik's horror thriller sequel move closer to release". Times of India.
- ^ "Director Krishnadev Yagnik kick-starts filming for 'Vash 2' with muhurat puja in Ahmedabad: Report". Times of India.
- ^ "'વશ લેવલ 2'માં સારા અને ખરાબ વચ્ચેની લડાઈ:નવા પોસ્ટરમાં હિતુ કનોડિયાનો ભયાનક અવતાર દેખાયો, 27 ઓગસ્ટે સિનેમાઘરોમાં રિલીઝ થશે". Divya Bhaskar.
- ^ "'વશ લેવલ 2'નું ટીઝર રિલીઝ!:41 સેકન્ડનો સીન ટેન્શનનો માહોલ ઊભો કરી દેશે, જાનકી બોડીવાલાની ફિલ્મ 27 ઓગસ્ટે થિએટર્સને 'વશ'માં કરી લેશે". Divya Bhaskar.
- ^ "'The Curse Is Back': Vash Level 2 Set For August 27 Release". News 18.
- ^ "'Vash Level 2' set to terrify audiences this August". Times of India.
- ^ "'Vash Level 2' Review: A rare sequel that unsettles in the best way and lingers long after". India Forums. 27 August 2025. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ "'Vash Level 2' Review: Krishnadev Yagnik film amplifies terror". India Today. 27 August 2025. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ "'Vash Level 2' review: Effective shocks and nightmarish visuals, but with diminishing returns". Scroll.in. 27 August 2025. Retrieved 27 August 2025.