The village of Chatok Wadi has been cursed for years. And then there is a tree which holds the remains of Munjya.
This 1952 Konkan and young Gotya are seeking help from people who do black magic to win the heart of his Munni. Things go haywire and the boy loses his life and gets buried beneath a tree. In the present time, Gotya now restless spirit Munjya seeks help from his descendent Bitto to accomplish his unfulfilled desire and free himself from the curse.
What works for the film
1. This is a laugh ride. Ever since Bitto starts seeing Munjya his life turns into hell. As only he can see him, he cannot make others believe the haunted spirit-complicated. His love interest Bela thinks he is on drugs these days and things become more complicated.
2. The performance delivered by debutante Abhay Verma is marvelous. He excelled in the horror scenes and his comic timing reminded him of Akshay Kumar from Hera Pheri. Mon Singh as the doting mother is the perfect tadka for this horror ride. Shorvari has little to do as the love interest. The leggy beauty deserves a better screen presence now.
3. Sourav Goswami's lens did a brilliant job of capturing the menacing in ruins and dense forests. The use of advanced CGI in creating the titular character Munjya was applaud was applauded. We are advancing finally.
What Disappointed
1. A few scenes were dragged. As in the overall black magic process could have been a little concise.
2. Music did not stay. The franchise which has left behind music to be heard on a loop got a little behind in this installment.
Verdict
A powerful story delving through the alley of India where the practice of black magic is still not forbidden. A journey of love, laughter, and horror Munjya promises an entertaining ride.
And don't miss our Bhediya saying peekaboo.
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