Directed by Vikas Bahl, Shaitaan emerged as a significant release in 2024. The film also features Jyothika and Janki Bodiwala. Despite being a remake, it garnered immense popularity, securing the third-highest opening of the year after Fighter and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. The film’s box office journey was impressive, accumulating a lifetime collection of 149.49 crores, according to Bollywood Hungama. Given its success, there’s been speculation about its OTT release.
Vikas Bahl, despite having limited knowledge about supernatural thrillers, directed Shaitaan. He shared that he was drawn to the story and found it challenging to tell a story in a genre he was less familiar with. He conducted thorough research before diving into the shoot of the film.