Vash

Vash

Year: 2023

Runtime: 117 mins

Language: Gujarati

Director: Krishnadev Yagnik

Echo Score: 89

Budget: $35M

HorrorThriller

Atharva, a family man, takes his family for a vacation and unfortunately gets trapped in black magic by a stranger named Pratap.

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1

Family vacation plan begins in Ahmedabad

Atharva, a family-oriented pilot from Ahmedabad, plans a peaceful vacation with his wife Beena and their children Aarya and Ansh. They look forward to a simple getaway in a remote village. The trip starts with calm anticipation and a sense of normalcy before the unknown enters their lives.

Morning Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2

First encounter with Pratap in the remote village

In the remote village, a mysterious man named Pratap appears and offers to help the family during their stay. His presence feels oddly comforting at first, and Atharva hesitantly accepts his aid. The family begins to rely on him as they settle in.

Day Remote village
3

Pratap reveals unsettling knowledge

Pratap seems to know far too much about their lives, which unsettles Atharva. Despite his skepticism, Atharva starts to trust the stranger, misreading his motives as well intentioned. The uneasy bond foreshadows darker things to come.

Evening Remote village
4

Pratap uses hypnotism and dark powers on Aarya

Pratap begins to exercise influence over Aarya through hypnotism and subtle dark magic. Aarya starts acting differently, displaying unusual awareness of private details and unsettling mood shifts. The family remains unaware of the true source of these changes.

Evening Family home in the village
5

Aarya's disturbing behavior escalates

Aarya's behavior escalates into violent and unpredictable episodes, frightening her parents. The family tries to keep her safe but the signs of control grow stronger. Pratap's power over her becomes increasingly undeniable.

Night Family home
6

Family surrenders Aarya to Pratap after terrace incident

After a fierce confrontation with Aarya on the terrace, she physically shoves her brother Ansh, prompting the family to confront the reality of Pratap's manipulation. Terrified, they surrender their daughter to Pratap to try to protect Ansh. Pratap takes Aarya away, leaving the family devastated.

Evening Terrace, family home
7

Beena and Ansh attempt escape; fatal car collision

Beena drives away with Ansh in a desperate bid to escape, but a collision on the village road ends their lives. The loss compounds the family's grief and seems to seal Aarya's fate under Pratap's grip.

Night Village roads
8

Atharva prepares to confront Pratap

In the climax, Atharva confronts Pratap to sever his power. He believes the only way to free his daughter is to cripple Pratap's control, even at a terrible cost. The showdown tests every limit of his courage and resolve.

Climax Atharva's home, village outskirts
9

Atharva deafens Aarya to break the curse

Atharva plunges a pair of scissors into his daughter’s ears, deafening Aarya to break Pratap's hold. Pratap's power fractures as Aarya loses her hearing, and the demon's influence over her wanes. The family witnesses a grim victory that comes through a personal sacrifice.

Climax Climax location
10

Pratap defeated, tongue severed

Atharva defeats Pratap by cutting out his tongue, stripping him of his powers. The curse over Aarya breaks, but she pays a terrible price with her hearing lost. Pratap lies powerless, subdued by the very monster he sought to become.

Climax Climax location
11

Aftermath: Pratap imprisoned and a haunted home

In the aftermath, a disheveled Atharva travels to a remote, isolated location where Pratap is still alive but imprisoned by his own powers after losing his tongue. He taunts the demon, reminding him of his former terror and current powerlessness. Pratap begs to be killed, but Atharva remains unmoved.

End Remote isolated place near the original house
12

Final scene: Aarya remains unaware as Atharva leaves

The film closes with Atharva leaving food for Aarya at the isolated place, while she remains unaware of the danger that has passed. The haunting lingers as the family tries to rebuild, carrying the scars of their ordeal. There is a fragile sense of hope behind the quiet, uneasy ending.

Ending Isolated place near the house

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