Shaitaan, starring Ajay Devgn as Kabir and R Madhavan as Vanraj, is a horror thriller that hit theaters on March 8. Directed by Vikas Bahl, the film is a remake of the 2023 Gujarati film, Vash. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Shaitaan has stirred up curiosity among audiences, especially regarding its ending.
In the film, Kabir and his family face a menacing stranger, Vanraj, at their farmhouse. Vanraj possesses Kabir’s daughter, Janvi, and demands that her parents “offer” her to him. When Kabir and Jyoti refuse, Vanraj begins to harass them, even instructing Janvi to harm her brother, Dhruv. The climax of the film sees Kabir making a daring move to save his daughter and confront the devilish Vanraj.
The Climax:
After Janvi attacks Dhruv, Kabir and Jyoti reluctantly agree to Vanraj’s demands and “offer” their daughter to him. Jyoti rushes Dhruv to the hospital, while Kabir sets out to confront Vanraj. Kabir cleverly tracks Vanraj’s location using a phone he had previously taken from his cook. In a tense scene in the forest, Vanraj has over a hundred girls under his control, ready to sacrifice themselves at his command.
The Showdown:
Despite being injured in a fight on the way, Kabir manages to reach Vanraj and the captive girls. Vanraj, believing he has won, is about to drop a doll into the fire, signaling the girls to jump in. However, Kabir surprises him by attacking. Using Janvi’s knife, Kabir cuts off Vanraj’s tongue, rendering him speechless and powerless. Kabir then throws Vanraj’s tongue into the fire, freeing the girls from his control.
The Aftermath:
In a surprising twist, Kabir is praised by the police for rescuing the girls, but Vanraj remains missing. A mid-credits scene reveals Kabir has captured Vanraj and left him in a basement, starving and helpless. Kabir’s final words to Vanraj highlight the power of a father’s love for his children.
Sequel:
The film’s open-ended conclusion leaves audiences wondering about a possible sequel. Vanraj may be powerless without his tongue, but his loyal followers could still pose a threat if they discover his whereabouts. Despite this potential, the filmmakers have not dropped any clear hints about a sequel, leaving fans to speculate on what might happen next.
Shaitaan’s ending leaves a lot to unpack and sets the stage for further developments. Whether or not a sequel will materialize remains uncertain, but the film’s gripping conclusion is sure to leave audiences eager for more
