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{{Short description|2009 Indian film by Mohit Suri}}
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| name          = Raaz: The Mystery Continues
| name          = Raaz: The Mystery Continues
| image          = Raaz-The Mystery Continues poster.jpg
| image          = Raaz-The Mystery Continues poster.jpg
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| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = [[Mohit Suri]]
| director      = [[Mohit Suri]]
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| story          = Mohit Suri
| story          = Mohit Suri
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| starring      = [[Emraan Hashmi]]<br/>[[Kangana Ranaut]]<br/>[[Adhyayan Suman]]
| starring      = [[Emraan Hashmi]]<br/>[[Kangana Ranaut]]<br/>[[Adhyayan Suman]]<br/>[[Jackie Shroff]]
| music          = '''Songs:'''<br>[[Raju Singh]]<br> [[Sharib Sabri|Shaarib]]-[[Toshi Sabri|Toshi]]<br/> Gourov Dasgupta <br/>Pranay.M.Rijia<br>'''Background Score:'''<br>[[Raju Singh]]
| music          = '''Songs:'''<br/>[[Raju Singh]]<br/>[[Shaarib Sabri|Shaarib]]{{endash}}[[Toshi Sabri|Toshi]]<br/>Pranay M. Rijia<br/>Gourov Dasgupta<br/>'''Score:'''<br/>Raju Singh
| cinematography = Ravi Walia
| cinematography = Ravi Walia
| editing        = Deven Murudeshwar
| editing        = Devendra Murudeshwar
| studio        = [[Vishesh Films]]
| studio        = [[Vishesh Films]]
| distributor    = [[Culver Max Entertainment|SPE Films India]]
| distributor    = [[Yash Raj Films]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/raazthe-mystery-continues-is-piping-hot/|title="Raaz-The Mystery Continues" is piping hot!|date=6 January 2009|access-date=20 October 2023|archive-date=12 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812180812/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/raazthe-mystery-continues-is-piping-hot/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| released      = {{Film date|2009|1|23|df=y}}
| released      = {{Film date|2009|1|23|df=y}}
| runtime        = 151 minutes
| runtime        = 151 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Hindi
| language      = Hindi
| budget        = {{INR}} 18 [[crore]]<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{Cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=150|title=Raaz - the Mystery Continues - Movie - Box Office India}}</ref>  
| budget        = {{INR}}18 crore<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{Cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=150|title=Raaz - The Mystery Continues - Movie - Box Office India|website=boxofficeindia.com|access-date=26 June 2020|archive-date=5 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605080444/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=150|url-status=live}}</ref>
| gross          = {{INR}} 38.09 [[crore]]<ref name="gross"/><ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{Cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=150|title=Raaz - the Mystery Continues - Movie - Box Office India}}</ref>
| gross          = {{INR}} 38.09 crore<ref name="gross"/><ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/>
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'''''Raaz: The Mystery Continues''''', shortened as '''RTMC''', (English: ''Secret: The Mystery Continues'') is 2009 Indian Hindi-language [[supernatural horror film]] directed by [[Mohit Suri]] and starring [[Emraan Hashmi]], [[Kangana Ranaut]] and [[Adhyayan Suman]]. The film is the second installment in the ''[[Raaz (film series)|Raaz series]]'', but the story-line is not a direct sequel to the 2002 film ''[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]''.<ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/apr/15video3.htm Raaz-The Mystery Continues is not a sequel][[Rediff]].com</ref><ref>[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/2007-30-screens-in-u-k/ Now 'Raaz 2' with Emraan Hashmi]''Bollywood Hungama'' Retrieved on 16 May 2008</ref><ref>[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/2007-30-screens-in-u-k/ Sequel to Raaz will not have the original cast] Retrieved on 17 January 2007</ref> The film deals with issues of the ghosts which are allegedly prevalent in India and the world around us. The film attempts to challenge one's beliefs about paranormal phenomena. Emraan Hashmi plays a painter, named Prithvi, who has an extraordinary gift, the ability to paint the future. His paintings tell Nandita's (Kangana Ranaut) future.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asianetindia.com/entertainment/raazthe-mystery-continues_5117.html|title=Raaz-the Mystery Continues plotline|date=30 September 2008 |access-date=12 January 2009 |publisher=Kerala Online |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110904124339/http://www.asianetindia.com/entertainment/raazthe-mystery-continues_5117.html |archive-date=2011-09-04}}</ref>
'''''Raaz: The Mystery Continues''''', shortened as '''''RTMC''''' or '''''Raaz 2''''', (English: ''Secret: The Mystery Continues'') is a 2009 Indian [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]]-language [[supernatural horror film]] directed by [[Mohit Suri]]. The film stars [[Emraan Hashmi]], [[Kangana Ranaut]], [[Adhyayan Suman]], and [[Jackie Shroff]]. It is the second installment in the ''[[Raaz (film series)|Raaz series]]'', but is considered a [[standalone sequel]] to the 2002 film ''[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2008-01-05 |title=2007: 30+ Screens in U.K. :Bollywood Box Office - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/2007-30-screens-in-u-k/ |access-date=2025-10-28 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=First Look: Emraan-Kangana's Raaz 2 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/nov/17raaz-first-look.htm |access-date=2025-11-02 |website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> The film deals with issues of the ghosts which are allegedly prevalent in India and the world around us. An artist named Prithvi has the ability to paint the future. His paintings tell Nandita's future.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asianetindia.com/entertainment/raazthe-mystery-continues_5117.html|title=Raaz-the Mystery Continues plotline|date=30 September 2008 |access-date=12 January 2009 |publisher=Kerala Online |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110904124339/http://www.asianetindia.com/entertainment/raazthe-mystery-continues_5117.html |archive-date=2011-09-04}}</ref>


The film opened to theaters on 23 January 2009. It received generally mixed reviews, with praise for performances and music, but criticism for its pacing. Made on a budget of {{INRConvert|18|c|lk=|year=2009}}, the film earned {{INRConvert|38.09|c|lk=|year=2009}} globally and emerged as a commercial success.<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/> A [[Raaz 3D|third installment]] in the ''[[Raaz (film series)|Raaz series]]'' was released in 2013 with Emraan Hashmi in the lead. It was first in a series of quasi-sequels released under the Bhatt Banner including ''[[Murder 2]]'', ''[[Jannat 2]]'', ''[[Jism 2]]'', ''[[Raaz 3D]]'' and ''[[1920: Evil Returns]]'', each of which had nothing to do with their respective prequels, but somehow fell in the same genre following a similar story.
The film was released on 23 January 2009. It received generally mixed reviews from critics, with praise towards the performances and music, but criticism for its pacing. Made on a budget of {{INRConvert|18|c|lk=|year=2009}}, the film earned {{INRConvert|38.09|c|lk=|year=2009}} worldwide and emerged as a commercial success.<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/> A third installment was released in 2013 with Emraan Hashmi in the lead. It was first in a series of quasi-sequels released under the Bhatt Banner including ''[[Murder 2]]'', ''[[Jannat 2]]'', ''[[Jism 2]]'', ''[[Raaz 3D]]'' and ''[[1920: Evil Returns]]'', each of which had nothing to do with their respective prequels, but somehow fell in the same genre following a similar story.


==Plot==
==Plot==
At night, an American name David cooper visits the Kalindi Temple. There he sees the priest of the temple in a horrific state – he had slit his body with a [[scythe]] and had written '[[Om]]' on his body. The man, horrified by what he is seeing, flees from there. The story then shifts to a model in her early twenties, Nandita who is in love with Yash, a director and host of the reality show "Andhvishwas" dealing with various superstitions of ghosts mirror and tantric voodoos. Yash gifts Nandita an apartment where they start living with each other, and in the meantime Nandita gets pregnant.
At night, an American named David Cooper visits the Kalindi Temple. He sees the priest of the temple in a horrific state – his body is slit with a [[scythe]] and '[[Om]]' is written on his body. Horrified, David flees. The story shifts to model Nandita, who is in love with Yash, the director and host of a reality show "Andhvishwas," dealing with superstitions of ghosts. Yash and Nandita start living together and Nandita gets pregnant.


One evening, Nandita encounters Prithvi, an aspiring artist who is in search of his masterpiece. Prithvi tells Nandita that he made a sketch four months earlier of a girl, who is actually Nandita. He also shows her a painting where she is lying with her wrist slit. He warns her of any type of danger. Regardless, Nandita accidentally slits her wrist due to an unknown ghostly attack on her in the bathroom. Prithvi saves her and admits her to a hospital. Yash arrives to the hospital and learns of her pregnancy and also her miscarriage due to excessive bleeding. She complains to Yash about Prithvi, and Yash gets him arrested, though he is later released.
One evening, Nandita encounters Prithvi, an aspiring artist. Prithvi had made a sketch months earlier of a girl who is actually Nandita. He shows her a painting where she is lying with her wrist slit, and warns her of danger. Nandita accidentally slits her wrist after a ghostly attack in the bathroom and Prithvi saves her. Yash learns of her pregnancy and miscarriage at the hospital. He gets Prithvi arrested, though he is later released.


Meanwhile, at Kalindi, the same American, David Cooper, who is the owner of a chemical plant, hangs himself on the wall of his bathroom, after writing in Hindi the words "You are impure, you are rotten from inside", with his blood. The inspector investigating the suicide is severely affected by it. Back at his home, Prithvi makes another picture of Nandita getting mobbed. He runs to a fashion show where Nandita is performing, and witnesses her being possessed and attacking a spiritual guru attending the show. She then says the same lines as the words on David's bathroom wall to the guru. Prithvi rushes to her rescue, but is prevented by the guards. Nandita is taken away from the guru and audience. The guru later appears on TV, claiming she had been possessed. Learning of it all, Yash has her publicly apologise to everyone, and declares that she has mental problems.
Meanwhile, David, the owner of a chemical plant, hangs himself after writing in Hindi the words "You are impure, you are rotten from inside" with his blood. Prithvi sees Nandita becoming possessed at her fashion show and attacking a spiritual guru. She says the same lines that David wrote. Yash has Nandita publicly apologise and declares that she has [[mental health]] problems.


After the guards release Prithvi, Nandita is possessed again in her bathroom, with same lines appearing in the mirror. She goes to Prithvi for help, but he refuses her, showing her a new painting in which she is hanging herself and the same lines seem to appear behind her. He also shows her some news clippings about the death of the priest and David Cooper, with the same lines written behind them. Nandita thanks him and leaves to attend a party with Yash. There she is possessed and attacked again, and starts bleeding. Meanwhile, Prithvi prepares himself to help Nandita by burning the ominous painting of Nandita, which symbolises that he will protect her. He spots Nandita running from the party, apparently bleeding, and follows her. He finally catches up to her in a slum, where he sees her writing the same lines as before with her blood. He tries to stop her, but realises that she is possessed. She then tries to kill herself, but he intervenes. Yash arrives to find Nandita in Prithvi's arms.
After another possession, Nandita goes to Prithvi for help. He refuses, showing her a new painting in which she is hanging herself with the lines written behind her. At a party with Yash, Nandita is possessed again and starts bleeding. Prithvi spots her running from the party and follows her to a slum, where she tries to kill herself. He intervenes as Yash arrives.


Yash agrees to help Nandita on the condition she leaves Prithvi, but she refuses his help and decides to stay with Prithvi and visit Kalindi to find out the truth. Prithvi and Nandita spend the night in a guest house, where Nandita again becomes possessed. The spirit leads her to a forest where she is repeatedly attacked by paranormal beings. She receives visions of people hanging from trees. She then spots a well and somebody standing near it, and approaches them. Just as she is about to jump, Prithvi catches her. It is revealed that the 'well' was actually the steep edge of a cliff. They arrive at Kalindi and meet the priest's wife (who is living life as a prostitute) who tells them that it was her husband who was evil and his death was not surprising, considering the crimes he had committed against innocent people in the name of religion. They decide to go to the police inspectors' house (the same one who investigated David Cooper's suicide), where they find him completely crazy and are unable to prevent him from committing suicide.
Yash agrees to help Nandita on the condition she leaves Prithvi, but she decides to stay with Prithvi and visit Kalindi to find out the truth. Prithvi and Nandita spend the night in a guesthouse. Nandita is attacked by paranormal beings in a forest but Prithvi saves her. They arrive at Kalindi and meet the priest's wife, who tells them that her husband was evil and his death was not surprising, considering the crimes he had committed against innocent people. They visit the house of the police officer who investigated David's suicide but find him unstable; he commits suicide as well.


Nandita and Prithvi soon continue their journey by jeep. One night while travelling, they are attacked by animals. Nandita escapes the jeep and heads towards the trees, where she finds the same well. This time, before Prithvi can save her, she jumps into it. Prithvi follows her. Inside the well, Nandita realises that it was Prithvi's father, Veer Pratap Singh, who was possessing her: it so happened that he discovered that the Kalindi chemical plant dumps its toxins into a lake where thousands gathered once a year to bathe in a sacred ritual. He lodges a complaint against David but is warned by the policeman and the priest against taking any action, or his life will be in peril. He merely replies, "You are impure, you are rotten from inside". Veer then tries to tell the truth to everyone, but is killed by the goons of the priest and his body is dumped in the same well. His spirit returns for his revenge. He kills David, and the policeman and priest who sided with David. Prithvi finally learns the truth, but is still confused as to why Nandita was used for this. They learn that Yash had the evidence of Veer's death, but sold it to David in return for sponsorship of his show. Nandita tries to escape with the evidence but is just about shot by Yash, when Prithvi saves her. Unfortunately for both, Prithvi is stabbed by Yash; in the end, however, the spirit of Veer kills Yash. Before moving on, Veer heals Prithvi's wounds after which Nandita and Prithvi are reunited.
One night while travelling, they are attacked by animals. Nandita escapes the [[Jeep]] and finds a well in the trees. She jumps in and Prithvi follows her. Inside the well, she realises that it was Prithvi's father, Veer Pratap Singh, who was possessing her: he had discovered that the Kalindi chemical plant dumped its toxins into a lake where thousands gathered once a year to bathe in a sacred ritual. He lodged a complaint against David but was warned by the policeman and the priest against taking action. He merely replied, "You are impure, you are rotten from inside". Veer tried to tell the truth to everyone, but was killed by the goons of the priest. His body was dumped in the same well. His spirit returns for revenge; he killed David and the policeman and the priest who sided with David.
 
Prithvi is still confused why Nandita was used for this. They learn that Yash had the evidence of Veer's death, but sold it to David in return for sponsorship of his show. Nandita tries to escape with the evidence and Prithvi is stabbed by Yash; in the end, Veer's ghost kills Yash and heals Prithvi's wounds. Nandita and Prithvi are reunited.


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Emraan Hashmi]] as Prithvi Singh, an artist<ref name="cast"/>
 
*[[Kangana Ranaut]] as Nandita Chopra, an aspiring model haunted by strange activities<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Emraan Hashmi]] as Prithvi Singh, an artist
*[[Adhyayan Suman]] as Yash Dayal, Nandita's boyfriend who debunked supernatural and paranormal activities as superstitions<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Kangana Ranaut]] as Nandita Chopra, an aspiring model haunted by strange activities
*[[Jackie Shroff]] as Veer Pratap Singh (brave & honest ghost), Prithvi's father, who tried to prevent the pollution of the Kalindi Lake by a chemical plant<ref name="cast"/> (special appearance)
* [[Adhyayan Suman]] as Yash Dayal, Nandita's boyfriend who debunked supernatural and paranormal activities as superstitions
*[[Dinesh Lamba]] as a corrupt police inspector<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Jackie Shroff]] as Veer Pratap Singh, Prithvi's father (special appearance)
*[[Sandeep Sikand]] as the priest of the Kalindi Temple<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Varun Badola]] as Inspector Amin
*[[Vicky Ahuja]] as the Guruji, who gets attacked by Nandita possessed by the spirit<ref name="cast"/>
*[[Anupam Shyam]] as Dayal Kaka, Yash's uncle
*[[J Brandon Hill]] as David Cooper, owner of Kalindi Chemical Plant<ref name="cast"/>
*[[Anupam Shyam]]<ref name="cast">{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/13614/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090206210154/http://bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/13614/index.html|archive-date=6 February 2009|title=Raaz - The Mystery Continues : Complete Cast and Crew details|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=31 January 2009}}</ref>


==Production==
==Production==


===Development===
===Development===
Screenwriter [[Shagufta Rafiq]] in an interview stated that the story is weaved around [[Sant Kabir]]'s idiom, "''Bura jo dekhan main chala, Bura na milya koi; Jo dil khoja apna, Ta mujh sa bura na koi''", which means that the evil is within oneself and that is the message of the film.<ref>[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/bhatts-making-indian-version-of-the-omen_10074306.html Bhatts making Indian version of ‘The Omen’] Thaindian News Retrieved on 2009-01-22</ref> The director was changed from [[Vikram Bhatt]] (who was the original ''Raaz'' director) to [[Mohit Suri]].<ref name="rs4579arch">{{cite web|last=Bhansali|first=Hanumant|title=Mohit Suri to direct Raaz 2|date=13 June 2007|website=RS Bollywood Online|url=http://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/4579/mohit-suri-to-direct-raaz-2.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071130035906/http://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/4579/mohit-suri-to-direct-raaz-2.html|archive-date=30 November 2007}}</ref> Suri had reportedly added a lot of dramatic space to the film and played around with visuals and sounds which led to an extraordinary pace.<ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/emraan-praises-mohit-080109.html Emraan praises Mohit for Raaz The Mystery Continues] Retrieved on 12 January 2009</ref> Suri got inspired about the movie after reading a lot on [[Hindu mythology]], where good and evil are represented in stark contrast.<ref>[http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/raaz---the-mystery-continues-explores-the-evil-within.html Exploring the evil within] Retrieved on 12 January 2009</ref>
Screenwriter [[Shagufta Rafique|Shagufta Rafiq]] stated in an interview that the story is based on [[Sant Kabir]]'s idiom, "''Bura jo dekhan main chala, Bura na milya koi; Jo dil khoja apna, Ta mujh sa bura na koi''", which means that the evil is within oneself and that is the message of the film.<ref>[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/bhatts-making-indian-version-of-the-omen_10074306.html Bhatts making Indian version of ‘The Omen’] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090213060132/http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/bhatts-making-indian-version-of-the-omen_10074306.html |date=13 February 2009 }} Thaindian News Retrieved on 2009-01-22</ref> [[Vikram Bhatt]] (who was the original ''Raaz'' director) was replaced by [[Mohit Suri]].<ref name="rs4579arch">{{cite web|last=Bhansali|first=Hanumant|title=Mohit Suri to direct Raaz 2|date=13 June 2007|website=RS Bollywood Online|url=http://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/4579/mohit-suri-to-direct-raaz-2.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071130035906/http://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/4579/mohit-suri-to-direct-raaz-2.html|archive-date=30 November 2007}}</ref> Suri had reportedly added more dramatic space to the film and played around with visuals and sounds which led to an extraordinary pace.<ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/emraan-praises-mohit-080109.html Emraan praises Mohit for Raaz The Mystery Continues] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022091426/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/emraan-praises-mohit-080109.html |date=22 October 2012 }} Retrieved on 12 January 2009</ref> Suri was inspired after reading [[Hindu mythology]], where good and evil are represented in stark contrast.<ref>[http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/raaz---the-mystery-continues-explores-the-evil-within.html Exploring the evil within] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081223200513/http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/raaz---the-mystery-continues-explores-the-evil-within.html |date=23 December 2008 }} Retrieved on 12 January 2009</ref>


Also it was distributed through Sony BMG banner, however the prequel ''Raaz'' (2002) was distributed by [[Tips Industries]].
Multiple scenes in the film are borrowed from other horror films; the bathtub horror scenes and the well in the end are similar to ''[[The Ring (2002 film)|The Ring]]'', the scene where a man is found inside the hidden roof floor of a house is similar to ''[[The Grudge]]'', the future prediction, plot, the road accident with the wild bulls and various other sequences were taken from films such as ''[[Final Destination (film)|Final Destination]]'', ''[[Mirrors (2008 film)|Mirrors]]'' and the TV series ''[[Heroes (American TV series)|Heroes]]''. Reportedly, the main secret revealed in the climax was inspired from the 2000 American film ''[[Erin Brockovich (film)|Erin Brockovich]]'' where the female lead also investigates the water of an area getting contaminated due to a nearby Energy and Gas plant.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bobbytalkscinema.com/recentpost/Raaz-The-Mystery-Continues--464|title=Raaz - The Mystery Continues (2009) & its inspirations.|website=BObbytalkscinema.com|access-date=8 April 2009}}</ref>


===Casting===
===Casting===
Originally it was thought that [[Bipasha Basu]] would be called for RTMC since she hasn't worked with the Bhatts post ''[[Jism (2003 film)|Jism]]''. But later it was announced that she has been dropped and [[Kangana Ranaut]] took her place.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/9169/Bipasha-Dropped-From-Raaz-2.html|title=Bipasha dropped from Raaz 2}}</ref> Even [[Amrita Rao]] was also considered but she passed the opportunity.<ref name="rs10636arch">{{cite web|title=Why busy Amrita turned down Raaz 2|date=8 February 2008|website=RS Bollywood Online|url=http://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/10636/why-busy-amrita-turned-down-raaz-2.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080209021851/http://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/10636/why-busy-amrita-turned-down-raaz-2.html|archive-date=9 February 2008}}</ref> [[Emraan Hashmi]] joined the cast taking over from [[Dino Morea]]. Dino expressed his disappointment with the decision by saying "I'm not disappointed but definitely baffled. How can they make a ''Raaz 2'' without anyone from the original cast? How can it be a sequel, then?"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/mirchmasala/How-can-they-do-Raaz-2-without-me-Dino/Article1-277616.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022755/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/mirchmasala/How-can-they-do-Raaz-2-without-me-Dino/Article1-277616.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 October 2012|title= Dino Morea'z disappointment over Raaz 2|access-date= 15 December 2008|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Later it was announced that ''Raaz – The Mystery Continues'' is not a sequel to the original movie. [[Adhyayan Suman]] plays Yash, a documentary filmmaker who is perceived as an atheist and believes in scientific rationale behind everything. His beliefs are challenged in the film. He reportedly called this film his debut, although he debuted in [[Bollywood]] with the 2008 film ''[[Haal-e-dil]]''.<ref>[http://www.glamsham.com/movies/interviews/29-adhyayan-suman-interview-120805.asp Interview with Adhyayan Suman] Retrieved on 12 January 2009</ref> Actress [[Sonal Chauhan]] was also reported to play a part in the movie,<ref>[http://bollywoodgyaan.com/2008/06/12/sonal-chauhan-bags-raaz-2-post-jannat/ Sonal Chauhan bags Raaz 2, post ''Jannat''] Retrieved on 15 December 2008</ref> however she could not be a part of the final cast. Incidentally, Kangana again plays a supermodel called Nandita in this film, right after ''[[Fashion (2008 film)|Fashion]]''. Since playing a supermodel, she had to reportedly undergo many types of looks and even changed her hair colour to red.<ref>[http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-68235.html Kangana goes red] Retrieved on 12 January 2009</ref> Emraan Hashmi plays a dark character as the painter, Prithvi, who has no contact with the outside world. His character is the main link to the fate of Kangana's character. According to the actor, though comparisons are evident with the earlier ''[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]'', this film has a different plot and will give a new definition to the horror genre. Veteran actor [[Jackie Shroff]] was reported to be playing Kangana's character's father in the movie, which after release was revealed to be Emraan's character's father.<ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2008/jackie-Kangana-father-170608.html Jackie Shroff is Kangana's mysterious father] Retrieved on 28 January 2009</ref>
[[Kangana Ranaut]] replaced [[Bipasha Basu]] as the female lead, playing Nandita, a supermodel. [[Amrita Rao]] was offered the role, but declined.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-02-07 |title=Amrita Rao has no time for secrets |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/amrita-rao-has-no-time-for-secrets/story-k5NsoAlzhpalSrrWIVchTM.html |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> To prepare for the role, Ranaut had to reportedly undergo many different looks and even changed her hair colour to red. [[Emraan Hashmi]] was cast as Prithvi, a painter with no contact to the outside world, replacing [[Dino Morea]] as the male lead. According to the actor, though comparisons are evident with ''[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]'' (2002), this film has a different plot and will give a new definition to the horror genre. Dino Morea expressed his disappointment with the decision saying "I'm not disappointed but definitely baffled. How can they make a ''Raaz 2'' without anyone from the original cast? How can it be a sequel, then?".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/mirchmasala/How-can-they-do-Raaz-2-without-me-Dino/Article1-277616.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022755/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/mirchmasala/How-can-they-do-Raaz-2-without-me-Dino/Article1-277616.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 October 2012|title= Dino Morea'z disappointment over Raaz 2|access-date= 15 December 2008|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> [[Adhyayan Suman]] plays Yash, a documentary filmmaker who is perceived as an atheist and believes in scientific rationale behind everything. His beliefs are challenged in the film. He reportedly called this film his debut, despite debuting in the ''[[Haal-e-Dil|Haal-e-dil]]'' (2008).<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2008-04-07 |title=Shekhar Suman’s son, Adhyayan, plays the lead in Raaz 2 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shekhar-sumans-son-adhyayan-plays-the-lead-in-raaz-2/ |access-date=2025-11-02 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Sonal Chauhan]] was reportedly offered Kangana's role which she declined.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2008-05-22 |title=Sonal to act in Raaz 2 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sonal-to-act-in-raaz-2/articleshow/3059882.cms |access-date=2025-10-28 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Jackie Shroff]] was reported to be playing Kangana's father, which after the release was revealed to be Emraan's father.


===Filming===
===Filming===
Filming took place in [[Shimla]] unlike [[Coonoor]] which was used in ''Raaz''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://peacefulhimachal.wordpress.com/2008/06/11/raaz-2-in-shimla-watch-emraan-kangana/|title=Raaz 2 in Shimla: Watch Emraan & Kangana!!!!|date=11 June 2008}}</ref> Some part of the filming also took place in Mumbai.<ref>[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/south-asia/sequel-to-raaz-being-shot-in-mumbai_10038326.html Sequel to Raaz being shot in Mumbai] Retrieved on 22 January 2009</ref> According to sources ''Raaz – The Mystery Continues'' is the most expensive [[Bollywood]] horror movie.<ref>[http://www.realbollywood.com/news/2008/10/raaz-expensive-horror-movie.html Raaz 2 is the Most expensive Bollywood horror movie] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081028053748/http://www.realbollywood.com/news/2008/10/raaz-expensive-horror-movie.html |date=28 October 2008 }} Retrieved 24 October 2008</ref> Kangana was paid [[Indian rupee|INR]] 6&nbsp;million for her role in the film.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081015114107/http://www.funenclave.com/photo-shoots/raaz-2-party-17802.html Kangana's big bucks!] Retrieved on 15 December 2008</ref> The film received an A certificate from the Censor Board, leading to a war of words between [[Mukesh Bhatt]] and the Board. Mukesh however denied these saying that "Raaz – TMC" got a U/A certificate.<ref>[http://publication.samachar.com/pub_article.php?id=3416652&navname=Movies%20&moreurl=http://publication.samachar.com/zeenews/movies/movies.php&homeurl=http://publication.samachar.com&nextids=3416650|3416651|3416652|3416653|3416654|3416655|3416656|3416657|3414056|3414057|3414058|3414059|3411796|3411797|3411798|3411799|3411800|3411801|3411802|3411803|3411804|3411805|3408950|3408951|3408952|3408953|3408954|3405565|3405566|3405567|3405568|3405569|3405570|3405571|3405572|3405573|3405574|3401350|3401351|3401352|3401353|3397643|3397644|3397645|3397646|3397647|3397648|3397649|3397650|3392781&nextIndex=3 Censor Board snips off Kangana's nude scene from upcoming flick] Samachar.com Retrieved on 12 January 2009</ref> Filming for the movie completed on 10 November 2008 at [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.topnews.in/mahesh-bhatt-presents-raaz-mystery-continues-290298|title=Mahesh Bhatt presents 'Raaz - The Mystery Continues' - TopNews|website=www.topnews.in}}</ref>
Filming began in June 2008 in [[Shimla]]. Some parts of filming took place in [[Mumbai]]. Kangana was paid {{Indian rupee}}6 million for her role in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kelkar |first=Chuman Das and Reshma |date=2008-03-11 |title=Kangana charges 60 lakhs for Bhatt's Raaz 2 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/kangana-charges-60-lakhs-for-bhatts-raaz-2/articleshow/2856021.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-11-02 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> The film received an A certificate from the [[Central Board of Film Certification|Censor Board of Film Certification]]. [[Mukesh Bhatt]] however denied these claims stating the film received a U/A certificate.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-01-13 |title=You don’t have a bath with your clothes on, exclaims Mukesh |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/you-don-t-have-a-bath-with-your-clothes-on-exclaims-mukesh/story-G2bkETFVp1oLVQ8IhGIuJP.html |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> Filming completed on 10 November 2008 in Mumbai.


Indian Television and Film actor [[Sushant Singh Rajput]] of [[Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil]] and [[Pavitra Rishta]] fame assisted director [[Mohit Suri]] during the making of the movie.
[[Sushant Singh Rajput]] assisted director [[Mohit Suri]] during the making of the film.


===Promotion===
===Promotion===
A 1:39 min teaser trailer for the movie was released by [[Emraan Hashmi]] on November along with the movie ''[[Fashion (2008 film)|Fashion]]''.
The teaser trailer was released by Hashmi in November 2008 alongside the film ''[[Fashion (2008 film)|Fashion]]''.


[[Sony BMG]] partnered with social networking site "[[Ibibo]]" to launch a web application for the movie. The RTMC application allowed Ibibo.com members to take part in a movie making contest whose winners got a chance to spend a day with Mohit Suri, director of Raaz, and got to learn the art of film making from him. Ashish Kashyap, CEO, Ibibo.com, said, "The Raaz – The Mystery Continues application on Ibibo.com reiterates our core value proposition to recognize talent and enable users to self express and engage with latest Bollywood content. This is a perfect example of a Bollywood movie promotion leveraging the power of social media on Ibibo.com."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alootechie.com/content/ibibo-launches-web-application-%E2%80%98raaz-the-mystery-continues%E2%80%99|title=Ibibo launches web application for 'Raaz – The Mystery Continues'|date=24 December 2008|access-date=28 January 2009|publisher=Alootechie}}</ref>
[[Sony BMG]] partnered with social networking site [[Ibibo]] to launch a website for the film. The RTMC application allowed Ibibo members to participate in a movie making contest where the winner got the chance to spend a day with Mohit Suri, and learn the art of filmmaking from him. Ashish Kashyap, the CEO of Ibibo, said, "The Raaz – The Mystery Continues application on Ibibo reiterates our core value proposition to recognize talent and enable users to self express and engage with latest Bollywood content. This is a perfect example of a Bollywood movie promotion leveraging the power of social media on Ibibo".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alootechie.com/content/ibibo-launches-web-application-%E2%80%98raaz-the-mystery-continues%E2%80%99|title=Ibibo launches web application for 'Raaz – The Mystery Continues'|date=24 December 2008|access-date=28 January 2009|publisher=Alootechie|archive-date=15 January 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115011054/http://www.alootechie.com/content/ibibo-launches-web-application-%E2%80%98raaz-the-mystery-continues%E2%80%99|url-status=live}}</ref>


The full theatrical trailer of the movie was released with movies like ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]'' and ''[[Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi]]''. There was some tension in the Bhatt camp regarding the promotion as lead pairs [[Kangana Ranaut]] Twins and [[Emraan Hashmi]] were unavailable for it and burden of promotion was left with newcomer [[Adhyayan Suman]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_Kangana-unavailable-for-raaz-2-promotion_1216719|title=Kangana unavailable for Raaz 2 promotion|author=Suparna Thombare|date=25 December 2008 <!-- 23:59 IST --> |access-date=27 January 2009|newspaper=DNA India}}</ref> However, the cast, including actors [[Emraan Hashmi]] and [[Kangana Ranaut]], later appeared for the promotion of the movie at [[Bangalore]].<ref>[http://www.ilovekolkata.in/index.php/component/option,com_seyret/Itemid,568/id,784/task,videodirectlink/ Promotion of 'Raaz-The Mystery Continues' begins] I Love Kolkata.com</ref>
The theatrical trailer was released alongside ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]'' and ''[[Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi]]''. Kangana Ranaut and Emraan Hashmi initially did not participate in promotions.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_Kangana-unavailable-for-raaz-2-promotion_1216719|title=Kangana unavailable for Raaz 2 promotion|author=Suparna Thombare|date=25 December 2008 <!-- 23:59 IST -->|access-date=27 January 2009|newspaper=DNA India|archive-date=26 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926020138/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_kangana-unavailable-for-raaz-2-promotion_1216719|url-status=live}}</ref> However, the entire cast, including Hashmi and Ranaut, later appeared for the promotions in [[Bangalore]].


==Release==
==Reception==
The film released on 23 January, all over India.<ref>[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/raaz-the-mystery-continues-to-release-january-2009_10092953.html ‘Raaz – The Mystery Continues’ to release January 2009] retrieved on 23 January 2009</ref> The movie was released with 70 prints overseas.<ref>[http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=11492 Raaz – The Mystery Cont. to release with 70 prints overseas] Retrieved on 23 January 2009</ref> The movie has been given a huge release. It is the biggest release ever of [[Emraan Hashmi]] beating the 525+ theatre release of ''[[Jannat (2008 film)|Jannat]]'' by a huge margin. In India, the movie has been released on nearly 900 cinemas with 475 digital screens including 435 UFOs and around 400 other cinemas. The film is also the biggest release ever for Vishesh films. The distributors of the film, Sony Pictures had some issues with the multiplexes but were resolved in time for the film to have clean release on 23rd.<ref>[http://boxofficeindia.com/npages.php?page=shownews&articleid=746&nCat=news Box Office India: ''Raaz – TMC'' release] Retrieved on 23 January 2009</ref> The UK release of the movie is handled by Tip Top Entertainment.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/content/articles/2008/12/05/bollywood_previews_raaz_feature.shtml Bollywood Previews] Retrieved on 23 January 2009</ref>


==Critical reception==
=== Critical response ===
Early reception for the movie was mostly mixed. The ''[[Times of India]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars saying that,"Emraan Hashmi & Kangana Ranaut bring the ''Gangster'' magic again....they have done a good job whereas Adhyayan Suman shows promise."<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/RaazThe-Mystery-Continues/movie-review/4023535.cms Times of India review of Raaz – The Mystery Continues] Retrieved on 27 January 2009</ref> ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave a good review saying "On the whole, ''Raaz – The Mystery Continues'' is rich in the horror quotient and that is one of its major USPs, besides the highly competent performances by its principal cast and a lilting musical score. At the box-office, this one will continue the winning streak of Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt's Vishesh Films. The 4-day weekend [Monday, January 26 in a holiday] will only cement its status further. Go for it!". The lead actors were praised for their performance. In the review, "On the acting front, both Emraan and Kangana vie for top honours. Emraan is excellent. He conveys a lot through facial expressions and that's the sign of a proficient actor. He's just getting better and better with every film. Kangana is top notch. After ''[[Fashion (2008 film)|Fashion]]'', this one's another power-packed performance from the actress. Adhyayan Suman is super-confident and registers a strong impact, especially towards the climax. He shows promise. Jackie Shroff is quite okay in a brief role."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/reviews/2009/raaz-the-mystery-continues-review-230109.html|title=Raaz The Mystery Continues Review|date=23 January 2009|access-date=23 January 2009|author=Taran Adarsh|publisher=[[Oneindia.in]]}}</ref> ''[[NDTV]]'' gave negative reviews for the movie saying "The first ''Raaz'', which married the Hollywood film ''What Lies Beneath'' with the myth of Savitri who pursued Yamraj until her husband came back to life, had a cheesy appeal. This ''Raaz'' is a big bore. The scares are tired and Suri doesn't know how to pace them out. So, every minute, something awful is happening, from a bull attack to mutilation and murder. Was I scared? Not once. This mystery was better left discontinued."<ref name="ndtv">{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_review.aspx?lang=hindi&id=372&moviename=Raaz:%20The%20Mystery%20Continues|title=RAAZ: THE MYSTERY CONTINUES review by Anupama Chopra|author=Anupama Chopra|date=24 January 2009|access-date=27 January 2009|publisher=[[NDTV]]movies.com}}</ref>  ''[[AOL]]'' reviewer Noyon Jyoti Parasara too rated the film low. He gave the film a mere 2 out of 5 and said, "''Raaz – The Mystery Continues'', which with all its hype was supposed scare the lights out of you, could not make me bat an eyelid out of fear. So there go all expectations!."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aol.in/promos/raaz-thefilm/|title=RAAZ: THE MYSTERY CONTINUES review by Noyon Jyoti Parasara|author=Noyon Jyoti Parasara|date=31 January 2009|access-date=31 January 2009|publisher=[[AOL]]}}</ref>
The film received mixed reviews from critics.


==Box office==
The ''[[Times of India]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars saying that,"Emraan Hashmi & Kangana Ranaut bring the ''Gangster'' magic again....they have done a good job whereas Adhyayan Suman shows promise."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raaz—The Mystery Continues Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Raaz—The Mystery Continues by Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/raazthe-mystery-continues/movie-review/4023535.cms |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave a good review saying "On the whole, ''Raaz – The Mystery Continues'' is rich in the horror quotient and that is one of its major USPs, besides the highly competent performances by its principal cast and a lilting musical score. At the box-office, this one will continue the winning streak of Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt's Vishesh Films. The 4-day weekend [Monday, January 26 in a holiday] will only cement its status further. Go for it!". The lead actors were praised for their performance. In the review, "On the acting front, both Emraan and Kangana vie for top honours. Emraan is excellent. He conveys a lot through facial expressions and that's the sign of a proficient actor. He's just getting better and better with every film. Kangana is top notch. After ''[[Fashion (2008 film)|Fashion]]'', this one's another power-packed performance from the actress. Adhyayan Suman is super-confident and registers a strong impact, especially towards the climax. He shows promise. Jackie Shroff is quite okay in a brief role."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/reviews/2009/raaz-the-mystery-continues-review-230109.html|title=Raaz The Mystery Continues Review|date=23 January 2009|access-date=23 January 2009|author=Taran Adarsh|publisher=[[Oneindia.in]]|archive-date=1 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301152538/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/reviews/2009/raaz-the-mystery-continues-review-230109.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[NDTV]]'' gave a negative review saying "The first ''Raaz'', which married the Hollywood film ''What Lies Beneath'' with the myth of Savitri who pursued Yamraj until her husband came back to life, had a cheesy appeal. This ''Raaz'' is a big bore. The scares are tired and Suri doesn't know how to pace them out. So, every minute, something awful is happening, from a bull attack to mutilation and murder. Was I scared? Not once. This mystery was better left discontinued."<ref name="ndtv">{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_review.aspx?lang=hindi&id=372&moviename=Raaz:%20The%20Mystery%20Continues|title=RAAZ: THE MYSTERY CONTINUES review by Anupama Chopra|author=Anupama Chopra|date=24 January 2009|access-date=27 January 2009|publisher=[[NDTV]]movies.com|archive-date=8 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108231747/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_review.aspx?lang=hindi&id=372&moviename=Raaz:%20The%20Mystery%20Continues|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[AOL]]'' reviewer Noyon Jyoti Parasara too rated the film low. He gave the film a mere 2 out of 5 and said, "''Raaz – The Mystery Continues'', which with all its hype was supposed scare the lights out of you, could not make me bat an eyelid out of fear. So there go all expectations!."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aol.in/promos/raaz-thefilm/|title=RAAZ: THE MYSTERY CONTINUES review by Noyon Jyoti Parasara|author=Noyon Jyoti Parasara|date=31 January 2009|access-date=31 January 2009|publisher=[[AOL]]|archive-date=24 January 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090124002616/http://www.aol.in/promos/raaz-thefilm|url-status=live}}</ref>
The film, upon its release on 23 January 2009, had a good response at the box office. According to ''[[Box Office India]]'', the movie got the biggest weekend collections within January, grossing over {{INR}} 119&nbsp;million<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{Cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=150|title=Raaz - the Mystery Continues - Movie - Box Office India}}</ref> in the first three days of its release, ahead of some of the other releases in January so far like ''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]'' which managed to have grossed Rs 8–90&nbsp;million. The movie is being played in the maximum shows across most multiplexes and recorded nearly 80 per cent collections in the first three days of its release.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/slumdog-crorepati-fails-to-makedent-inbox-office/09/06/347190/|title=Slumdog Crorepati fails to make a dent in the box office|author=Ashish Sinha|date= 27 January 2009<!--, 0:10 IST-->|access-date=27 January 2009|newspaper=[[Business Standard]]|location=New Delhi}}</ref> It opened to good response in single cinemas across the country on Friday with over 70–75% collections. In the multiplexes the opening was in the range of 65–70%. The film grossed around 47.5&nbsp;million net collections on day one.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buzz18.in.com/news/biz/bo-report-slumdog-vs-raaz/111952/1 |title=Will the Bhatt camp triumph over the Boyle juggernaut? |author=Abhijit Mhamunkar |date=26 January 2009|access-date=2009-01-27|publisher=Buzz18|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203073814/http://buzz18.in.com/news/biz/bo-report-slumdog-vs-raaz/111952/1 |archive-date=3 February 2009}}</ref> At the end of the first week the movie grossed over {{INR}} 300&nbsp;million at the box office, making it the highest grossing horror film in India. Trade Analysts have attributed the success of the film to a combination of three factors – a strong product from Vishesh Films, excellent marketing from Sony BMG and a very strong word of mouth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20090201/1166437.html|title='RAAZ TMC' rocks BO, grosses over Rs 30 cr in 1st week|date= <!--,Sunday, -->1 February 2009 <!--IST-->|access-date=1 February 2009|publisher=Web India|location=New Delhi}}</ref> ''Raaz 2'' grossed {{INRConvert|345.0|m}} at the end of theatrical run in India and it is declared a Semi Hit.<ref name="gross">{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=288&catName=MjAwOQ== |title=Box Office 2009|access-date=2013-10-11|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014131907/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=288&catName=MjAwOQ== |archive-date=14 October 2013}}</ref>


However, in the UK the movie did mediocre business, debuting at number 25 and collecting £27,710 [approx. Rs. 1873,000] on 17 screens, with the per screen average working out to £1,630.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/box-office/2009/cc2c-dooms-280109.html|title=CC2C dooms, Raaz receives mediocre start overseas|author=Taran Adarsh|date=28 January 2009<!--, 11:51 [IST]-->|access-date=25 February 2009|publisher=[[Oneindia.in]]|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
=== Box office ===
According to [[Box Office India|''Box Office India'']], the film performed moderately at the box-office, grossing over {{Indian rupee}}119 million within three days of its release.<ref>{{cite news |author=Ashish Sinha |date=27 January 2009<!--, 0:10 IST--> |title=Slumdog Crorepati fails to make a dent in the box office |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/slumdog-crorepati-fails-to-makedent-inbox-office/09/06/347190/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607142110/http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/slumdog-crorepati-fails-to-makedent-inbox-office/09/06/347190/ |archive-date=7 June 2011 |access-date=27 January 2009 |newspaper=[[Business Standard]] |location=New Delhi}}</ref> At the end of its theatrical run in India, it grossed {{INRConvert|345.0|m}} and was declared a Semi-Hit.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raaz - The Mystery Continues - Movie - Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=150 |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=www.boxofficeindia.com}}</ref><ref name="gross">{{cite web |title=Box Office 2009 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=288&catName=MjAwOQ== |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014131907/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=288&catName=MjAwOQ== |archive-date=14 October 2013 |access-date=2013-10-11}}</ref>  


==Music==
==Music==
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The music of this movie is released by Sony BMG. The first music video, [[Maahi]], of the album was released on 6 December 2008. The second music video was "Soniyo". After that, "Maahi (Rock With Me)" and "O Jaana (Dance With Me)" mixes are released with backup music videos. The last music video of the song, "Kaisa Ye Raaz Hai", was released in the 2nd week of January 2009.<ref>[http://www.raazthefilm.com/ Music videos from the movie] Retrieved on 9 December 2008</ref>
The music of the film was released by [[Sony BMG]].  


===Reception===
===Reception===
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The music received positive reviews and tracks like "[[Maahi]]", "Kaisa Ye Raaz Hai" and "Soniyo" were particularly praised. ''[[NDTV]]'' gave a good review saying "Overall, the music of ''Raaz – The Mystery Continues'' has its own place under the sun. It is definitely worth listening."<ref name="ndtv"/>
The music received positive reviews with tracks like "Maahi", "Kaisa Ye Raaz Hai" and "Soniyo" being particularly praised. ''[[NDTV]]'' gave a good review writing "Overall, the music of ''Raaz – The Mystery Continues'' has its own place under the sun. It is definitely worth listening."<ref name="ndtv"/>


''One India'' gave a positive review saying "The music of Raaz – TMC indeed impresses, the soundtrack here is yet another good addition to the enviable music catalogue of the Bhatts and Emraan would certainly have some more chartbusters to add to his name. As for the last question i.e. whether Raaz – TMC matches up to Nadeem-Shravan's ''[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]'', then well, let's put it this way that albums like [[Aashiqui]], Raaz or a [[Saajan]] are made only once and there shouldn't even be a conscious effort to replicate or surpass them. In this regard, the music of Raaz – TMC has its own place under the sun and what matters in the end is whether it works for the film or not. Well, the answer for this one is a firm Yes!<ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/music/reviews/2008/raaz-music-review-171208.html Raaz – The Mystery Continues music review] ''One India.com'' Retrieved on 22 December 2008</ref> Thaindian News also reviewed the music for the film. They said ""Soniyo" is the best number of the album. Sung by Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal, the pleasant track moves at a very steady pace. Kumar keeps the lyrics as simple as the composition and it gives the singers ample space. Consisting mainly of melodic, slow-paced tracks, the frontrunners of this album are two fast numbers. Both "O Jaana" and "Soniyo" are the highlights of the pack.<ref>[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/fast-peppy-numbers-shine-in-raaz-sequel-ians-music-review_100135977.html Fast, peppy numbers shine in ‘Raaz’ sequel] Retrieved on 20 January 2009</ref> But at the above the song [[Maahi]] became a blockbuster hit after its release. According to the Indian trade website [[Box Office India]], with around 13,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's twelfth highest-selling.<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100624132928/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-date=24 June 2010|website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
''One India'' gave a positive review writing "The music of Raaz – TMC indeed impresses, the soundtrack here is yet another good addition to the enviable music catalogue of the Bhatts and Emraan would certainly have some more chartbusters to add to his name. As for the last question i.e. whether Raaz – TMC matches up to Nadeem-Shravan's ''[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]'', then well, let's put it this way that albums like [[Aashiqui]], Raaz or a [[Saajan]] are made only once and there shouldn't even be a conscious effort to replicate or surpass them. In this regard, the music of Raaz – TMC has its own place under the sun and what matters in the end is whether it works for the film or not. Well, the answer for this one is a firm Yes!.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2008 |title=Raaz – The Mystery Continues music review |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/music/reviews/2008/raaz-music-review-171208.html |access-date=1 March 2012 |website=[[Oneindia.com]]}}</ref> The song "Maahi" became a blockbuster after its release. According to the Indian trade website [[Box Office India]], with around 13,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's twelfth highest-selling.<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100624132928/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-date=24 June 2010|website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>


===Soundtrack===
===Soundtrack===
The soundtrack of ''Raaz The Mystery Continues'' was composed by [[Sharib Sabri|Shaarib]]-[[Toshi Sabri|Toshi]], [[Raju Singh]], Pranay M. Rijia and Gourov Dasgupta. Originally, [[Nadeem Shravan]] were to compose the soundtrack and they came on board too, but were taken out as their music was proved to be outdated by the producers, then Pritam was to compose for the same, but was replaced by the current music directors. Sharib-Toshi mark their debut with this film, while Raju Singh composes songs for a soundtrack after many years, [[Gourov Dasgupta]] and Pranay M. Rijia are newcomers. The lyrics for "Soniyo" and "Soniyo" (From The Heart Mix) were penned by [[Kumaar]]. All other songs were penned by [[Sayeed Quadri]]. Songs are as follows -
The soundtrack was composed by [[Sharib Sabri|Shaarib]]-[[Toshi Sabri|Toshi]], [[Raju Singh]], Pranay M. Rijia, and Gourov Dasgupta. Sharib-Toshi made their debuts with this film, alongside Gourov Dasgupta and Pranav M. Rijia. The lyrics for "Soniyo" and "Soniyo" (From The Heart Mix) were written by [[Kumaar]]. All other songs were written by [[Sayeed Quadri]].


{| class="wikitable"
{{Track listing
|-
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
! Track List !! Song !! Singer(s) !! Music Director !! Duration
| all_lyrics    = [[Sayeed Quadri]]
|-
| title1        = Maahi
| 1 || "Maahi" || [[Zubeen Garg]] & [[Toshi Sabri]] || Shaarib-Toshi || 5:29
| length1      = 5:29
|-
| music1        = Shaarib-Toshi
| 2 || "Soniyo" || [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Neeraj Shridhar]], [[Zubeen Garg]] & [[Shreya Ghoshal]] || Raju Singh || 5:28
| extra1        = [[Zubeen Garg]], [[Toshi Sabri]]
|-
| title2        = Soniyo
| 3 || "O Jaana" || [[KK (singer)|K.K.]] || Raju Singh || 4:30
| note2        = lyrics by Kumaar
|-
| length2      = 5:28
| 4 || "Kaisa Yeh Raaz Hai" || K.K. || Pranay M Rijia || 6:17
| music2        = Raju Singh
|-
| extra2        = [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Neeraj Shridhar]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]], Zubeen Garg (Alaap)
| 5 || "Banda Re" || [[Krishna Beura]] || Gourov Dasgupta || 5:05
| title3        = O Jaana
|-
| length3      = 4:30
| 6 || "Soniyo" (From The Heart) || Krishna Beura || Raju Singh || 5:33
| music3        = Raju Singh
|-
| extra3        = [[KK (singer)|KK]]
| 7 || "Maahi" (Rock With me) || Toshi Sabri || Shaarib-Toshi || 4:45
| title4        = Kaisa Yeh Raaz Hai
|-
| length4      = 6:17
| 8 || "O Jaana" (Dance With Me) || K.K. || Raju Singh || 3:59
| music4        = Pranav M Rija
|}
| extra4        = KK
| title5        = Banda Re
| length5      = 5:05
| music5        = Gourov Dasgupta
| extra5        = [[Krishna Beura]]
| title6        = Soniyo (From the Heart)
| note6        = lyrics by Kumaar
| length6      = 5:33
| music6        = Raju Singh
| extra6        = Krishna Beura
| title7        = Maahi (Rock with Me)
| length7      = 4:45
| music7        = Raju Singh
| extra7        = Toshi Sabri
| title8        = O Jaana (Dance with Me)
| length8      = 3:59
| music8        = Raju Singh
| extra8        = KK
}}


==Sequel and reboot==
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|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2009/hindi/winners.html|title=Mirchi Music Award 2009|website=www.radiomirchi.com|access-date=2019-02-15}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mirchi Music Award 2009 |url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2009/hindi/winners.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180814185833/http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2009/hindi/winners.html |archive-date=14 August 2018 |access-date=2019-02-15 |website=[[Radio Mirchi]]}}</ref>
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Raaz: The Mystery Continues
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMohit Suri
Produced byMahesh Bhatt
Written byShagufta Rafique
Story byMohit Suri
StarringEmraan Hashmi
Kangana Ranaut
Adhyayan Suman
Jackie Shroff
Music bySongs:
Raju Singh
Shaarib–Toshi
Pranay M. Rijia
Gourov Dasgupta
Score:
Raju Singh
CinematographyRavi Walia
Edited byDevendra Murudeshwar
Production
company
Distributed byYash Raj Films[1]
Release date
  • 23 January 2009 (2009-01-23)
Running time
151 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹18 crore[2]
Box office₹ 38.09 crore[3][2]

Raaz: The Mystery Continues, shortened as RTMC or Raaz 2, (English: Secret: The Mystery Continues) is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language supernatural horror film directed by Mohit Suri. The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut, Adhyayan Suman, and Jackie Shroff. It is the second installment in the Raaz series, but is considered a standalone sequel to the 2002 film Raaz.[4][5] The film deals with issues of the ghosts which are allegedly prevalent in India and the world around us. An artist named Prithvi has the ability to paint the future. His paintings tell Nandita's future.[6]

The film was released on 23 January 2009. It received generally mixed reviews from critics, with praise towards the performances and music, but criticism for its pacing. Made on a budget of ₹18 crore (equivalent to ₹36 crore or US$5.1 million in 2019), the film earned ₹38.09 crore (equivalent to ₹77 crore or US$11 million in 2019) worldwide and emerged as a commercial success.[2] A third installment was released in 2013 with Emraan Hashmi in the lead. It was first in a series of quasi-sequels released under the Bhatt Banner including Murder 2, Jannat 2, Jism 2, Raaz 3D and 1920: Evil Returns, each of which had nothing to do with their respective prequels, but somehow fell in the same genre following a similar story.

Plot[edit | edit source]

At night, an American named David Cooper visits the Kalindi Temple. He sees the priest of the temple in a horrific state – his body is slit with a scythe and 'Om' is written on his body. Horrified, David flees. The story shifts to model Nandita, who is in love with Yash, the director and host of a reality show "Andhvishwas," dealing with superstitions of ghosts. Yash and Nandita start living together and Nandita gets pregnant.

One evening, Nandita encounters Prithvi, an aspiring artist. Prithvi had made a sketch months earlier of a girl who is actually Nandita. He shows her a painting where she is lying with her wrist slit, and warns her of danger. Nandita accidentally slits her wrist after a ghostly attack in the bathroom and Prithvi saves her. Yash learns of her pregnancy and miscarriage at the hospital. He gets Prithvi arrested, though he is later released.

Meanwhile, David, the owner of a chemical plant, hangs himself after writing in Hindi the words "You are impure, you are rotten from inside" with his blood. Prithvi sees Nandita becoming possessed at her fashion show and attacking a spiritual guru. She says the same lines that David wrote. Yash has Nandita publicly apologise and declares that she has mental health problems.

After another possession, Nandita goes to Prithvi for help. He refuses, showing her a new painting in which she is hanging herself with the lines written behind her. At a party with Yash, Nandita is possessed again and starts bleeding. Prithvi spots her running from the party and follows her to a slum, where she tries to kill herself. He intervenes as Yash arrives.

Yash agrees to help Nandita on the condition she leaves Prithvi, but she decides to stay with Prithvi and visit Kalindi to find out the truth. Prithvi and Nandita spend the night in a guesthouse. Nandita is attacked by paranormal beings in a forest but Prithvi saves her. They arrive at Kalindi and meet the priest's wife, who tells them that her husband was evil and his death was not surprising, considering the crimes he had committed against innocent people. They visit the house of the police officer who investigated David's suicide but find him unstable; he commits suicide as well.

One night while travelling, they are attacked by animals. Nandita escapes the Jeep and finds a well in the trees. She jumps in and Prithvi follows her. Inside the well, she realises that it was Prithvi's father, Veer Pratap Singh, who was possessing her: he had discovered that the Kalindi chemical plant dumped its toxins into a lake where thousands gathered once a year to bathe in a sacred ritual. He lodged a complaint against David but was warned by the policeman and the priest against taking action. He merely replied, "You are impure, you are rotten from inside". Veer tried to tell the truth to everyone, but was killed by the goons of the priest. His body was dumped in the same well. His spirit returns for revenge; he killed David and the policeman and the priest who sided with David.

Prithvi is still confused why Nandita was used for this. They learn that Yash had the evidence of Veer's death, but sold it to David in return for sponsorship of his show. Nandita tries to escape with the evidence and Prithvi is stabbed by Yash; in the end, Veer's ghost kills Yash and heals Prithvi's wounds. Nandita and Prithvi are reunited.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Development[edit | edit source]

Screenwriter Shagufta Rafiq stated in an interview that the story is based on Sant Kabir's idiom, "Bura jo dekhan main chala, Bura na milya koi; Jo dil khoja apna, Ta mujh sa bura na koi", which means that the evil is within oneself and that is the message of the film.[7] Vikram Bhatt (who was the original Raaz director) was replaced by Mohit Suri.[8] Suri had reportedly added more dramatic space to the film and played around with visuals and sounds which led to an extraordinary pace.[9] Suri was inspired after reading Hindu mythology, where good and evil are represented in stark contrast.[10]

Multiple scenes in the film are borrowed from other horror films; the bathtub horror scenes and the well in the end are similar to The Ring, the scene where a man is found inside the hidden roof floor of a house is similar to The Grudge, the future prediction, plot, the road accident with the wild bulls and various other sequences were taken from films such as Final Destination, Mirrors and the TV series Heroes. Reportedly, the main secret revealed in the climax was inspired from the 2000 American film Erin Brockovich where the female lead also investigates the water of an area getting contaminated due to a nearby Energy and Gas plant.[11]

Casting[edit | edit source]

Kangana Ranaut replaced Bipasha Basu as the female lead, playing Nandita, a supermodel. Amrita Rao was offered the role, but declined.[12] To prepare for the role, Ranaut had to reportedly undergo many different looks and even changed her hair colour to red. Emraan Hashmi was cast as Prithvi, a painter with no contact to the outside world, replacing Dino Morea as the male lead. According to the actor, though comparisons are evident with Raaz (2002), this film has a different plot and will give a new definition to the horror genre. Dino Morea expressed his disappointment with the decision saying "I'm not disappointed but definitely baffled. How can they make a Raaz 2 without anyone from the original cast? How can it be a sequel, then?".[13] Adhyayan Suman plays Yash, a documentary filmmaker who is perceived as an atheist and believes in scientific rationale behind everything. His beliefs are challenged in the film. He reportedly called this film his debut, despite debuting in the Haal-e-dil (2008).[14] Sonal Chauhan was reportedly offered Kangana's role which she declined.[15] Jackie Shroff was reported to be playing Kangana's father, which after the release was revealed to be Emraan's father.

Filming[edit | edit source]

Filming began in June 2008 in Shimla. Some parts of filming took place in Mumbai. Kangana was paid Template:Indian rupee6 million for her role in the film.[16] The film received an A certificate from the Censor Board of Film Certification. Mukesh Bhatt however denied these claims stating the film received a U/A certificate.[17] Filming completed on 10 November 2008 in Mumbai.

Sushant Singh Rajput assisted director Mohit Suri during the making of the film.

Promotion[edit | edit source]

The teaser trailer was released by Hashmi in November 2008 alongside the film Fashion.

Sony BMG partnered with social networking site Ibibo to launch a website for the film. The RTMC application allowed Ibibo members to participate in a movie making contest where the winner got the chance to spend a day with Mohit Suri, and learn the art of filmmaking from him. Ashish Kashyap, the CEO of Ibibo, said, "The Raaz – The Mystery Continues application on Ibibo reiterates our core value proposition to recognize talent and enable users to self express and engage with latest Bollywood content. This is a perfect example of a Bollywood movie promotion leveraging the power of social media on Ibibo".[18]

The theatrical trailer was released alongside Ghajini and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Kangana Ranaut and Emraan Hashmi initially did not participate in promotions.[19] However, the entire cast, including Hashmi and Ranaut, later appeared for the promotions in Bangalore.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical response[edit | edit source]

The film received mixed reviews from critics.

The Times of India gave 3 out of 5 stars saying that,"Emraan Hashmi & Kangana Ranaut bring the Gangster magic again....they have done a good job whereas Adhyayan Suman shows promise."[20] Bollywood Hungama gave a good review saying "On the whole, Raaz – The Mystery Continues is rich in the horror quotient and that is one of its major USPs, besides the highly competent performances by its principal cast and a lilting musical score. At the box-office, this one will continue the winning streak of Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt's Vishesh Films. The 4-day weekend [Monday, January 26 in a holiday] will only cement its status further. Go for it!". The lead actors were praised for their performance. In the review, "On the acting front, both Emraan and Kangana vie for top honours. Emraan is excellent. He conveys a lot through facial expressions and that's the sign of a proficient actor. He's just getting better and better with every film. Kangana is top notch. After Fashion, this one's another power-packed performance from the actress. Adhyayan Suman is super-confident and registers a strong impact, especially towards the climax. He shows promise. Jackie Shroff is quite okay in a brief role."[21] NDTV gave a negative review saying "The first Raaz, which married the Hollywood film What Lies Beneath with the myth of Savitri who pursued Yamraj until her husband came back to life, had a cheesy appeal. This Raaz is a big bore. The scares are tired and Suri doesn't know how to pace them out. So, every minute, something awful is happening, from a bull attack to mutilation and murder. Was I scared? Not once. This mystery was better left discontinued."[22] AOL reviewer Noyon Jyoti Parasara too rated the film low. He gave the film a mere 2 out of 5 and said, "Raaz – The Mystery Continues, which with all its hype was supposed scare the lights out of you, could not make me bat an eyelid out of fear. So there go all expectations!."[23]

Box office[edit | edit source]

According to Box Office India, the film performed moderately at the box-office, grossing over Template:Indian rupee119 million within three days of its release.[24] At the end of its theatrical run in India, it grossed ₹345.0 million (US$4.8 million) and was declared a Semi-Hit.[25][3]

Music[edit | edit source]

Raaz: The Mystery Continues
Soundtrack album by
Raju Singh
Released6 December 2008 (2008-12-06)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length37:58
LabelSony BMG
ProducerMahesh Bhatt
Raju Singh chronology
Gauri: The Unborn
(2007) 		Raaz: The Mystery Continues
(2008) 		Pankh
(2009)

The music of the film was released by Sony BMG.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Template:Music ratings The music received positive reviews with tracks like "Maahi", "Kaisa Ye Raaz Hai" and "Soniyo" being particularly praised. NDTV gave a good review writing "Overall, the music of Raaz – The Mystery Continues has its own place under the sun. It is definitely worth listening."[22]

One India gave a positive review writing "The music of Raaz – TMC indeed impresses, the soundtrack here is yet another good addition to the enviable music catalogue of the Bhatts and Emraan would certainly have some more chartbusters to add to his name. As for the last question i.e. whether Raaz – TMC matches up to Nadeem-Shravan's Raaz, then well, let's put it this way that albums like Aashiqui, Raaz or a Saajan are made only once and there shouldn't even be a conscious effort to replicate or surpass them. In this regard, the music of Raaz – TMC has its own place under the sun and what matters in the end is whether it works for the film or not. Well, the answer for this one is a firm Yes!.[26] The song "Maahi" became a blockbuster after its release. According to the Indian trade website Box Office India, with around 13,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's twelfth highest-selling.[27]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The soundtrack was composed by Shaarib-Toshi, Raju Singh, Pranay M. Rijia, and Gourov Dasgupta. Sharib-Toshi made their debuts with this film, alongside Gourov Dasgupta and Pranav M. Rijia. The lyrics for "Soniyo" and "Soniyo" (From The Heart Mix) were written by Kumaar. All other songs were written by Sayeed Quadri.

All lyrics are written by Sayeed Quadri.

No.TitleMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Maahi"Shaarib-ToshiZubeen Garg, Toshi Sabri5:29
2."Soniyo" (lyrics by Kumaar)Raju SinghSonu Nigam, Neeraj Shridhar, Shreya Ghoshal, Zubeen Garg (Alaap)5:28
3."O Jaana"Raju SinghKK4:30
4."Kaisa Yeh Raaz Hai"Pranav M RijaKK6:17
5."Banda Re"Gourov DasguptaKrishna Beura5:05
6."Soniyo (From the Heart)" (lyrics by Kumaar)Raju SinghKrishna Beura5:33
7."Maahi (Rock with Me)"Raju SinghToshi Sabri4:45
8."O Jaana (Dance with Me)"Raju SinghKK3:59

Sequel and reboot[edit | edit source]

Further information: Raaz 3: The Third Dimension

With Raaz TMC getting an encouraging opening, a third instalment of the series, Raaz 3 was released on 7 September 2012. The film received an overwhelming response at the box office and emerged as the highest-grossing film of the trilogy.

A fourth film, Raaz Reboot, was released on 16 September 2016.

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Award Ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.(s)
2nd Mirchi Music Awards Best Background Score Raju Singh Won [28]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ ""Raaz-The Mystery Continues" is piping hot!". 6 January 2009. Archived from the original on 12 August 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Raaz - The Mystery Continues - Movie - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Archived from the original on 5 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Box Office 2009". Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  4. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (5 January 2008). "2007: 30+ Screens in U.K. :Bollywood Box Office - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 28 October 2025.
  5. ↑ "First Look: Emraan-Kangana's Raaz 2". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
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