Nikita Roy is a new Hindi horror mystery movie that came to theatres on 18 July 2025. The film stars Sonakshi Sinha in the main role, with Paresh Rawal and Arjun Rampal in important roles. It is directed by Kussh Sinha, who has tried to create a dark and serious horror world. The story is written by Pavan Kirpalani and Ankur Takrani, and music is by Amar Mohile.
The movie has received a 6.1/10 rating on IMDb. Some people liked the slow suspense and mystery, but others found the film boring and stretched. Many viewers said they expected more scary moments. Our rating for Nikita Roy is 3.5 out of 5 stars. It’s a one-time watch if you enjoy mystery with a horror touch.
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Review
Nikita Roy tries to mix horror, mystery, and a bit of emotion. The film starts slowly and takes time to build its dark mood. It uses a lot of silence, creepy visuals, and tense background music. Some scenes are shot beautifully, especially in dark locations like forests and old buildings. But the main problem is that the horror part is not very scary. There are few jump scares, and the story moves slowly.
The best part of the movie is the mystery. As the movie moves forward, we want to know what happened in the past and why the lead character is behaving strangely. But the movie loses its grip in the second half and becomes predictable.
Story
The story follows Nikita Roy, a young woman who returns to her hometown after many years. She starts seeing strange visions and hears whispers from the past. As she searches for answers, dark secrets of her family come out. The mystery leads her to an abandoned building, a hidden truth, and some old crimes. The twist at the end tries to shock the audience, but it feels a little weak.
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Cast:
Sonakshi Sinha – Nikita Roy
Paresh Rawal – Nikita’s father
Arjun Rampal – Officer Aryan
Supriya Pathak – Nikita’s mother
Rajat Kapoor – Priest Thomas
Sharib Hashmi – Local Guide
Acting
Sonakshi Sinha has done a good job as Nikita. She shows fear, confusion, and pain well. Her expressions are strong, especially in emotional scenes. Paresh Rawal gives a calm but powerful performance. Arjun Rampal looks good as a police officer but does not have many important scenes. Supriya Pathak and Rajat Kapoor support well, while Sharib Hashmi adds some lighter moments in between.
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Direction
Kussh Sinha has tried hard to create a dark mood. He uses slow shots, background sounds, and empty spaces to build tension. But the storytelling is too slow. Some scenes feel long and unnecessary. The direction is stylish but needed more strong moments. Still, it is a good effort by a new director in the horror genre.
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Critical Response
Critics had mixed views on Nikita Roy. Some praised the cinematography and music. Others said the movie was too slow and not scary enough. It didn’t get very strong reviews, but people who enjoy mystery thrillers with a slow burn might like it.
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Plus Points:
- Good acting by Sonakshi Sinha
- Strong background music
- Beautiful dark visuals
- Interesting mystery in the first half
- Emotional family story in parts
Minus Points:
- Not scary for a horror film
- Second half is slow and weak
- Climax is simple and predictable
- Few scenes feel stretched
- Low screen time for some good actors
Technical Department:
The cinematography by Anshul Chobey is one of the best parts. The lighting and camera angles give a spooky feeling. The locations are well chosen and help build the horror mood. The editing is okay but could be sharper. Some scenes could be shorter.
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Music Review
The background score by Amar Mohile is creepy and powerful. It plays a big role in creating fear. Even if the story is slow, the music keeps the horror alive. The movie has no full songs, just haunting background themes.
Verdict
Nikita Roy is not a very scary horror movie, but it works as a mystery drama. If you like slow, dark films with secrets and family drama, you might enjoy it once. The story has some twists, but don’t expect big thrills or jumps. It is more of a slow journey into the past, with ghosts of memory rather than real ghosts.
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Should You Watch Nikita Roy?
Yes, if you enjoy mystery movies with a slow story and emotional angle. No, if you want fast-paced horror and strong twists. It is not a bad film, but not great either. It’s a middle-ground movie. Watch it for the performances and visual feel.
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Final Rating: 3.5/5 – Good acting, strong visuals, but weak horror.
