Nikita Roy
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| Nikita Roy | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kussh S. Sinha |
| Written by | Pavan Kirpalani |
| Produced by | Nicky Bhagnani Vicky Bhagnani Prakash Bijlani Kinjal Ghone Dinesh Gupta Ankur Takrani Vipin Agnihotri |
| Starring | Sonakshi Sinha Paresh Rawal Arjun Rampal Suhail Nayyar |
| Cinematography | Anshul Chobey |
| Edited by | Ritesh Soni |
| Music by | Abhinav Shekhar Rameez Sohail |
Production companies | Nicky Vicky Bhagnani Films Kratos Entertainment Nikita Pai Films LTD Vipin Agnihotri Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | 25 Crores |
Nikita Roy is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language mystery horror film[2] directed by Kussh S. Sinha in his directorial debut.[3] The film stars Sonakshi Sinha in the titular role alongside Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal,[4] and Suhail Nayyar. The film was released theatrically on 18 July 2025.[5][6]
Plot
[edit]Nikita Roy, an author and exposer of fraudulent spiritual practices, sets out to uncover the truth behind her brother's mysterious death, which leads her to a cult leader with sinister motives, and as she digs deeper, she encounters supernatural events that challenge her rational thinking.
Cast
[edit]- Sonakshi Sinha as Nikita Roy
- Paresh Rawal as Amar Dev
- Arjun Rampal as Sanal Roy
- Suhail Nayyar as Jolly
- Kallirroi Tziafeta as Freya
- Supreet Bedi as Tina
- Kumall Grewal as Krishnan
- Paul Coster as Inspector Brian
- Beau Baptist as Inspector James
- Adi Chugh as Sameer; IRC member
- Calin Bleau as Luca
- Zara Zaidi as Rosemary
Production
[edit]The film marks the directorial debut of Kussh Sinha, son of veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha and brother of Sonakshi Sinha, who also plays the lead role. The project was announced in 2022 and was filmed primarily in the United Kingdom, including locations in Watford, Hertfordshire. [7][8][9]
Soundtrack
[edit]| Nikita Roy | |
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| Soundtrack album by Abhinav Shekhar and Rameez Sohail | |
| Released | 17 July 2025 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 13:45 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | Saregama |
| Official audio | |
| Nikita Roy Full Album on YouTube | |
The music of the film is composed by Abhinav Shekhar and Rameez Sohail while lyrics are written by Abhinav Shekhar and Kaushik Vikas.[10]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaali Raatein" | Abhinav Shekhar, Pratiksha Vashishtha | 2:37 |
| 2. | "Soona Soona" | Saumya Upadhyay | 3:24 |
| 3. | "Satyamev Jayate" | Abhinav Shekhar, Pallavi Chaudhary, Saumya Upadhyay, Arth Kumaa | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Sun Sada" (Music by Rameez Sohail and lyrics by Kaushik Vikas) | Javed Ali | 3:19 |
| 5. | "Soona Soona" (Unplugged) | Saumya Upadhyay | 1:00 |
| Total length: | 13:45 | ||
Release
[edit]It was theatrically released in India on 18 July 2025.[11]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]The critical response has been mixed, with reviewers praising its ambitious concept and performances while critiquing its uneven execution and narrative flaws.
Vinamra Mathur from Firstpost gave the film 2 stars out of 5, stating the film reeked of pretence from beginning to end, and the potential in the story was further marred by fake accents and faulty dubbing.[12]
Sarika Sharma of Moneycontrol gave 3/5 stars, appreciating its attempt to explore the clash between rationalism and superstition. She wrote, "Sonakshi Sinha carries the film with conviction, and the atmospheric cinematography creates a haunting vibe. Yet, the narrative feels rushed, leaving some emotional beats underdeveloped."[13]
Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India awarded the film 3/5 stars, stating, "The film’s strength lies in its restrained approach to the horror-thriller genre, avoiding clichés of mainstream Bollywood. However, the hurried investigation sequences and lack of character depth prevent it from reaching its full potential. A decent watch for fans of mystery and suspense."[14]
Bollywood Hungama gave the film 1.5 stars out of 5, remarking that while the original story and adapted story held a lot of promise, the screenplay was lackluster and the direction was not up to the mark.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nikita Roy (2025)". Irish Film Classification Office. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Nikita Roy". British Board of Film Classification.
A woman's scepticism about the supernatural is challenged when she looks into the mysterious death of her brother and its connection to a religious cult, in this Hindi-language mystery horror.
- ^ "Sonakshi Sinha Collabs With Brother Kussh S Sinha, Begins Shooting For His Directorial Debut Film Nikita Roy And Book Of Darkness!". Koimoi.com. 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "'Nikita Roy' trailer: Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Rampal seek to expose Paresh Rawal's exorcist". The Telegraph. 2025-06-11. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Sonakshi Sinha starrer Nikita Roy gets new release date; now arriving on July 18". Bollywood Hungama. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ "Sonakshi Sinha's Nikita Roy release postponed to avoid screen battle". India Today. 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Sonakshi Sinha to start shooting for 'Nikita Roy' in London". The Times of India. 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "It's a wrap for Sonakshi Sinha's 'Nikita Roy and the Book of Darkness'". The New Indian Express. 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "It is a wrap for Sonakshi Sinha's Nikita Roy and The Book of Darkness". Cinema Express. 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "Nikita Roy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Jiosaavn. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Makers of Sonakshi Sinha-starrer 'Nikita Roy' push its release date to July 18". The Times of India. 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ Mathur, Vinamra (18 July 2025). "Sonakshi Sinha's 'Nikita Roy' movie review: An interesting supernatural idea trapped in forgettable execution". Firstpost. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ Sharma, Sarika (18 July 2025). "Nikita Roy Movie Review: Sonakshi Sinha grounds an investigative thriller that's in a hurry". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ Vyavahare, Renuka (18 July 2025). "Nikita Roy Movie Review: A rushed investigative thriller that evokes fear but falters in building suspense". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Nikita Roy Movie Review: NIKITA ROY is a lacklustre investigative thriller. It will go unnoticed". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
External links
[edit]- Nikita Roy on IMDb