Actor Ajay Devgn recently took to social media to celebrate two years of the supernatural thriller Shaitaan. The film, which was released in 2024, created a strong impact at the box office and received attention for its gripping storyline. The film was an official remake of the Gujarati movie ‘Vash’ and its success encouraged the studio to invest in similar projects in the future.
Ajay Devgn’s social media post
To celebrate the occasion Ajay Devgn posted a message referencing one of the film’s most memorable elements. He wrote, “Shaitaan aur uske laddoo peecha hi nahi chod rahe hai mera
#2YearsOfShaitaan @ActorMadhavan.” The actor also tagged his co-star R. Madhavan, who played the mysterious antagonist in the film.
Fans react to the anniversary post
Soon after Ajay Devgn shared the tweet, fans flooded the comment section with reactions and memories from the film and many viewers praised the performances and the intense atmosphere of the thriller. One user wrote, “Still one of the best thrillers we got! You + Madhavan = unbeatable combo…next when?.” Another fan commented, “Once a Shaitaan, always a Shaitaan! Still giving chills even after 2 years.” Speculation about a possible sequel also appeared among the responses. One user wrote, “I suppose Shaitaan 2 is in the offing.” and another fan simply added, “Love you so much .”
Story of the supernatural thriller
‘Shaitaan’ follows the story of Kabir, played by Ajay Devgn, who lives with his family in what initially appears to be a peaceful environment. His family includes his wife Jyoti, portrayed by Jyotika, their teenage daughter Jahnavi played by Janki Bodiwala, and their son Dhruv, played by Anngad Raaj. The narrative takes a dark turn when a mysterious stranger named Vanraj Kashyap enters their lives. The character is portrayed by R. Madhavan. Soon, the family begins experiencing disturbing events when the stranger appears to gain control over the teenage daughter. Under his influence she begins carrying out dangerous and bizarre actions.
ETimes review of the film
At the time of its release, the film received mixed to positive responses from critics and exclusive review by ETimes highlighted the film’s gripping atmosphere while also pointing out certain weaknesses in the narrative. Our review stated, “The narrative maintains a good pace and the treatment makes the movie gripping for the most part, although things gets a tad monotonous in the second half. Albeit not too suspenseful, the buildup is unnerving. The story has some unconvincing elements, and one scene gives away a pivotal plot point, which makes the climax predictable. Cinematographer Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti excels in creating an atmosphere of dread and darkness, further enhanced by Amit Trivedi’s music.”