Chhorii trailer: A pregnant Nushrratt Bharuccha is trapped in a spooky house

Filmmaker Vishal Furia made his big-screen debut with the Marathi horror film Lapachhapi (2017). While Pooja Sawant starred in the original, the upcoming Hindi remake, Chhorii, sees Nushrratt Bharuccha play the central character. 

The story revolves around an eight-month pregnant woman Sakshi, who is forced to leave her home in the city along with her husband due to certain circumstances. The couple ends up taking refuge in a secluded house located amidst sugarcane fields.

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Soon after settling in the house, the lady starts experiencing strange and spooky incidents that point to a ghastly incident from the past. The presence of an old woman (Mita Vashisht), who inhabits the house, adds to the mystery. 

Chhorii seems to have the same spine-chilling effect that Lapachhapi had, going by the trailer. The film seems technically sound in the cinematography, editing and music departments. The only difference one can make out is that the background score is louder than it was in Lapachhapi. 

Bharuccha suits the character of a pregnant lady troubled by mysterious forces. Although Vashisht doesn't have a lengthy appearance, she appears intriguing. 

Speaking about the movie, Bharuccha said in a statement, “Stepping into a new genre and unique genre like horror is a daunting-yet-exciting experience. While the narrative of the film is anchored in horror, it also carries a perspective that I hope the audiences will relate to. The trailer is just a sneak peek of a bigger horror that is set to unravel. I hope Prime Video viewers worldwide like and appreciate the work we’ve put into this film, and I can’t wait to see their reactions.” 

Furia termed Chhorii a uniquely Indian story waiting to be told to a global audience. "With Chhorii our aim is to take this scary story to a wide cross-section of the movie-watchers and allow fans of the genre to experience horror like never before. I have thoroughly enjoyed my collaboration with Abundantia Entertainment, Crypt TV and T-Series and am glad to have partnered with a streaming service like Prime Video for this film, as it allows us to reach viewers across the globe," he said.

Chhorii will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video from 26 November. 

Check out the trailer and let us know if you are keen on watching the film.