Vadh 2

Vadh 2 is set primarily within the confines of a small prison in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. Manju (Neena Gupta) is incarcerated for a double murder she insists she did not commit, and her days are spent navigating the brutal and politically charged ecosystem of the jail.

Shambhunath Mishra (Sanjay Mishra), a weary low-rank police guard nearing retirement, oversees the daily running of the prison. Initially distant and emotionally guarded, Shambhunath slowly forms an unexpected, platonic bond with Manju as the two find themselves sharing long conversations and mutual understanding in the oppressive environment.

Within the prison walls, power is dictated by inmates as much as by the authorities. Keshav—better known as Bhuri Bhaiya—a dangerous criminal with political backing (being the brother of a local MLA), dominates the internal hierarchy through intimidation and violence, spreading fear among fellow prisoners and even influencing the officials meant to control him. His presence escalates tensions and exposes the fragility of the prison’s order.

When Keshav suddenly disappears under mysterious circumstances, panic and suspicion ripple through the jail. To unravel the truth, investigator Ateet Singh (Amitt K. Singh) is brought in to lead the inquiry into Keshav’s disappearance. As interrogations unfold, hidden truths and long-buried secrets begin to surface, forcing both inmates and guards to confront uncomfortable realities about justice, loyalty, and morality.

Amid the procedural unravelling of events, alliances shift and the nature of guilt and innocence becomes increasingly complex. Shambhunath and Manju’s evolving relationship and the mounting pressure from within the prison walls anchor the narrative, leading to a tense and unpredictable climax that reshapes how both characters view right and wrong.

• Sanjay Mishra as Shambhunath Mishra
• Neena Gupta as Manju Mishra
• Kumud Mishra as Prakash Singh
• Amitt K. Singh as Inspector Ateet Singh
• Yogita Bihani as Naina Kumari
• Akshay Dogra as Keshav
• Shilpa Shukla as Rajni

The entire filming was completed in April 2025.^[8][9]

Vadh 2 had its world premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on 23 November 2025, where it was screened as a gala premiere.^[10][11]

After its screening at the festival, the film was theatrical released on 6 February 2026.^[12]

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated it 2.5/5 stars and writes that "While Neena Gupta and Sanjay Mishra do their job like the seasoned actors they are, the others manage to leave a mark, even if you are left wondering just why a cop’s chiselled chest is given a whole scene to itself."^[15] Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India described it is a "A Decent Sequel, A Poignant Crime Drama and fundamentally solid crime thriller."^[16]

Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com 3 stars out of 5 and commented that "Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta bring their A-game to their roles, and this lived-in quality makes Vadh 2 even more convincing."^[17] Lachmi Deb Roy of Firstpost gave 4 stars out of 5 and said that "A story inside a story and an absolute slow burn—that is the beauty of Sanjay Mishra, Neena Gupta, and Kumud Mishra’s film."^[18]

Critic of Bollywood Hungama rated it 2/5 stars and stated that "On the whole, VADH 2 is an intriguing thriller with an unpredictable climax. However, the writing has its share of loose ends and moreover, its subject and treatment will mostly appeal to a limited audience."^[19] India Today 's Anisha Rao gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that "Vadh 2 benefits from its prison setting and dependable performances, but a familiar plot and uneven storytelling prevent it from delivering the tension it promises."^[20]