The Rabbit House movie is a 2025 Bollywood Hindi thriller suspense film, writer cum director is Vaibhav Kulkarni which is produced by Sunita Pandhare and Krishna Pandhare under the banner of Geetai Productions.
This film’s leading star cast are Amit Riyaan, Preeti Sharma, Karishma, Padmanabh, Suresh Kumbhar, and Gagan Pradeep.
The music composer is Padmanabh Gaikwad, while the editor is Vaibhav Kulkarni, and the cinematographer is Pratik Pathak.
Cast and Crew
- Director: Vaibhav Kulkarni
- Writer: Vaibhav Kulkarni
- Producer: Sunita Pandhare, Krishna Pandhare
- Star Cast: Amit Riyaan, Karishma, Padmanabh, Gagan Pradeep, Preeti Sharma, Suresh Kumbhar
- Cinematography: Pratik Pathak
- Editor: Vaibhav Kulkarni
- Music Director: Padmanabh Gaikwad
- Production company: Geetai Productions
- Genres: mystery
- Release date: 3 January 2025
- Running time: 150 minutes
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
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Star Cast
- Amit Riyaan
- Karishma
- Padmanabh
- Gagan Pradeep
- Preeti Sharma
- Suresh Kumbhar
- Purva
- Sujata Mogal
- Yogesh Kulkarni
- Swara Kulkarni
- Abhi Hajare
- Vaibhav Kulkarni
Story of the film
The tragic tale of a newlywed woman seeking freedom from a controlling marriage with an OCD-afflicted spouse is told in “The Rabbit House.” The story invites reflection on the place of her liberty—whether it lies in life or death. The film skillfully blends elements of romance and intrigue against the stunning backdrop of Himachal Pradesh. The story deftly examines the complexities of mental health, relationships, and social conventions. The title of the movie, “The Rabbit House,” has symbolic meaning, suggesting that the protagonist’s quest for freedom may be analogous to the elusive qualities of a rabbit’s burrow. The breathtaking scenery of Himachal Pradesh serves as both a crucial narrative element and a visual background, adding cultural nuances to the drama. With its gripping plot, interesting characters, and stunning visuals, “The Rabbit House” delivers a cinematic experience that goes beyond the bounds of conventional storytelling.
After a newlywed couple’s honeymoon in Himachal Pradesh, their lovely getaway takes a terrible turn when the woman unexpectedly disappears from the wooden house. There were all the elements of a gripping mystery movie in “The Rabbit House.” Amidst the enigmatic landscape of Himachal Pradesh, the narrative unfolds in an ancient wooden home nestled in a remote valley. The film promises a cramped and gripping story with a small cast, including an overbearing spouse. However, an extravagant two-hour and thirty-minute duration that saps the tension and drive wastes its promise. A potentially captivating encounter becomes a tiresome one, burdened by superfluous scenes. Two unnecessary songs that are completely out of place are played for the audience even after the main mystery has been solved.
Komal (Karishma) and Shrikant (Amit Riyaan), a recently married couple, are the focus of the movie. They go to Himachal Pradesh for their honeymoon. Their relationship is harmed by Shrikant’s controlling behavior, which makes Komal always afraid of his rage. A wooden house, which they selected to be their retreat, serves as the backdrop for a disturbing drama. When Komal inexplicably vanishes, the plot takes a dark turn. A police inquiry turns up no answers, so rumors of her terrible death—falling into the valley—begin to spread, but the reality is still elusive. When Mohit, the owner’s son, begins to feel Komal’s presence in the house, the story becomes more complex.
Beginning with a tale that creates curiosity and promises a compelling storyline, debut director Vaibhav Kulkarni makes a good impression. The first half drags, and the 150-minute duration has a significant impact on the tempo. Although it is clear from the beginning that the husband is controlling and the wife is a mute victim, the story overemphasizes this relationship, making it monotonous and repetitious. Many of the script’s possibilities to explore darker, more interesting ground arise after the wife vanishes. These moments are sadly wasted, making what should have been an exciting turning point seem uninspired and bland.
As Komal, the tortured wife, Karishma gives a sincere portrayal that gives the part nuance and realism. However, Amit Riyaan’s portrayal of the controlling and heartless spouse, Shrikant, comes off as over the top, which lessens the character’s plausibility. As Mohit, Padmanabh Gaikwad offers strong backing, giving the story more consistency with a realistic portrayal. Although there are hints that the movie may be an engaging mystery, its excessively long running time makes it seem more like a lost chance.
Shooting
The Rabbit House, a 120-year-old heritage house in Himachal Pradesh, India, was used as the filming location. As the name implies, the home is made up of 16–17 separate interconnected chambers that form a labyrinthine layout that resembles a rabbit’s burrow. In the Hindi feature film The Rabbit House, this architectural wonder serves as both the main setting and a pivotal character. By fusing its rich history with the setting, the filmmakers used this old house as a key component of the story.
Release
Due to the presence of several major motion pictures, The Rabbit House’s original release date of December 20, 2024, has been rescheduled until January 3, 2025.
Award
- Himachal International Film Festival Mandi Best Film
- Himachal International Film Festival Mandi Best Actress
- Himachal International Film Festival, Mandi, Best Supporting Role
- Accolade International Film Festival California Award of Merit – Feature film
- Penzance International Film Festival UK Best Debut Director
- Hohe International Film Festival Germany Best Thriller Film
- India International Film Festival of Boston, Boston Nomination
- Chauri Chaura International Film Festival UP Nomination
- International Film Festival of Shimla, Shimla, an Official selection
- Chauri Chaura International film festival, P Best feature film
- Chauri Chaura International Film Festival, UP Best Actor
- Cinedreams International Film Festival, Mumbai, Best Actor
- Cinedreams International Film Festival Mumbai Best Actress
- Cinedreams International Film Festival, Mumbai, Best Art Director
- Cinedreams International Film Festival, Mumbai, Best Cinematographer
- India International Film Festival of Boston, Boston, Best Actor Nomination Padmanabh
- Kaia International Film Festival in Turkey! Best Director
- Chambal International Film Festival, Gwalior, Best Story
- Chambal International film festival, Gwalior, Best supporting role – Gagan Pradeep
- Cotton City IFF Akola, 2nd best film
- Cotton City IFF Akola, 2nd best director
- Love & Hope International Film Festival Official selection
- New York-Istanbul Short Film Festival Official Selection
- Stockholm City Film Festival, Sweden, Finalist
- Third Eye Asian Film Festival 2024 Mumbai Official Selection
- FINDECOIN – Independent International Short & Feature Film Festival VENEZUELA Official selection
- Authentic Global Film Awards 2025 Los Angeles Nomination
Review
Film reviewers’ reactions to the movie were mixed.
It received a 2.5-star rating out of 5 from the Times of India. It received four stars out of five from Bru Times.
References
Wikipedia contributors. (2025g, July 4). The Rabbit house. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rabbit_House
Srivastava, A. (2025, January 3). The Rabbit House Movie Review: A promising mystery undone by excess. The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/the-rabbit-house/movie-review/116918158.cms
The Rabbit House (2025) ⭐ 8.9 | Mystery. (2025, January 3). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30526436/
