Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy and Sunny Singh’s horror-comedy The Bhootnii is set for it’s OTT and television premiere. After a dismal theatrical run, the film will land on ZEE5 on July 18 at 8 pm, it will also be shown on Zee Cinema at the same time.
The film, written and directed by Sidhaant Sachdev, is produced by Soham Rockstar Entertainment and Sanjay Dutt. It also features Palak Tiwari, Aasif Khan, and YouTuber Nick.
The Bhootnii is set in the haunted grounds of St Vincent’s College, Delhi, where an old ghost and a cursed tree wreak havoc every Valentine’s Day. The story follows heartbroken student Shantanu (Sunny), who accidentally awakens Mohabbat (Mouni), a seductive ghost with a tragic backstory and a deadly obsession. As hallucinations, hauntings, and mysterious deaths plague the campus, the eccentric Baba (Sanjay Dutt) enters the scene with his paranormal toolkit and a puzzling past.
Talking about the film’s lukewarm response at the box office, Dutt shared, “The Bhootnii was always meant to be a fun, quirky ride - a real clutter breaker. Unfortunately, it didn’t get enough screens during its theatrical release, and its run was shorter than we’d hoped for. Sometimes some films get a bit lost amidst the noise. I genuinely hope it connects with the audience on ZEE5 and Zee Cinema.”
Speaking about her character in the film, Mouni said, “Portraying Mohabbat in The Bhootnii was a deeply exciting experience—she’s mysterious, intense, and emotionally layered in such an intriguing way. It was a joy exploring her complexity.”
Sunny added, “Playing lead character Shantanu in The Bhootnii was an absolute rollercoaster—he’s a regular guy caught in some seriously bizarre and spooky chaos. What I loved most was how the film mixes horror with humour without losing its emotional core.”
