Liked Kajol's Maa? Watch These Top 5 Hindi Mythological Horror Movies!

Western fans of the horror genre have long had access to the offerings of foreign film cultures. Horror movies from nations like Thailand, Korea, and Japan have remained particularly well-regarded. They have a devoted following in the West thanks to their distinct aesthetic and the spooky mythology that informs their horror films. Additionally, Indian filmmakers are accustomed to drawing inspiration from their tales and folklore, even if the horror genre has never achieved such heights in Indian cinema.

The films on this list, which are based on Indian mythology and history, provide an intriguing look into the nation's ethereal past in addition to tension and fright. Let's examine a few of the top horror films that draw inspiration from Indian mythology and stories.

Must-Watch Hindi Mythological Horror Movies:

5. Stree:

Director: Amar Kaushik

Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurrana, Abhishek Banerjee and others.

The film is based on a Karnataka folk tradition in which people write "come tomorrow" on their front door to ward off evil spirits. The town where Stree is set is terrified of a chudail that is thought to haunt the area. Rao's character sets aside his anxieties in the hopes of establishing a romantic relationship when he meets a stunning woman with an intriguing past.

4. Pari:

Director: Prosit Roy

Cast: Anushka Sharma, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Rajat Kapoor

In this film, Anushka Sharma plays a woman of questionable origin who appears to be headed for a sinister mission, with cults and Islamic monsters pursuing her. Even if Pari's execution is far from flawless, viewers commended it for its intricate plot and special effects, and for introducing a distinct kind of story to Indian cinema.

3. Paheli:

Director:Amol Palekar

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Amitabh Bachchan, Juhi Chawla, and others.

Paheli is a product of a bygone age of Bollywood film, characterised by its lavish style and intense drama. The film, which is set in the same part of India and is based on a Rajasthani short story, tells the tale of a housewife and a ghost falling in love. 

2. Bulbbul:

Director: Anvitta Dutt

Cast: Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Rahul Bose, Parambrata Chattopadhyay

This Indian horror film focuses on the most well-known terrifying creature in Indian folklore, the chudail. She is sometimes referred to as the daayan and always dies violently, frequently from sexual assault or attacks by her in-laws. The chudeil is a common theme in Indian horror films, and Bulbbul is by no means the final film on this list to feature this creature. However, it is unquestionably the most memorable, featuring a surreal, nearly musical-like cinematic style. 

1. Tumbbad:

Director: Rahi Anil Barve, Anand Gandhi

Cast: Sohum Shah, Jyoti Malshe, Anita Date-Kelkar, Ronjini Chakraborty

Tumbbad, which is on IMDb's list of the top 10 horror films, is widely regarded as the benchmark for Indian horror films. It is a singular production that appeared out of nowhere and is still unmatched by anything else in Indian cinema. This film tells a story about greed and uses a fictitious origin myth that is both disgusting and alluring to illustrate its point. Tumbbad, which has unmistakable undertones of cosmic terror, centres on a family that rises to wealth by using their understanding of a forbidden genesis narrative.

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