Supernatural Movies That Redefined Bollywood

Ek Thi Daayan (2013) weaves folklore and psychological horror, and its unique narrative leaves a haunting impression

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Raaz (2002), a mix of romance and horror, earned ₹249 crores, setting the tone for Bollywood’s modern supernatural genre

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Ram Gopal Varma’s Bhoot (2003) shocked with its chilling atmosphere and psychological depth, becoming a genre-defining classic

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Stree (2018) mixed folklore with social messages, proving horror could entertain and educate audiences alike

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Anushka Sharma’s Pari (2018) reimagined horror with Islamic folklore and dark narratives, breaking Bollywood’s conventional tropes

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Supernatural Movies That Redefined Bollywood

Ek Thi Daayan (2013) weaves folklore and psychological horror, and its unique narrative leaves a haunting impression

Raaz (2002), a mix of romance and horror, earned ₹249 crores, setting the tone for Bollywood’s modern supernatural genre

Ram Gopal Varma’s Bhoot (2003) shocked with its chilling atmosphere and psychological depth, becoming a genre-defining classic

Stree (2018) mixed folklore with social messages, proving horror could entertain and educate audiences alike

Anushka Sharma’s Pari (2018) reimagined horror with Islamic folklore and dark narratives, breaking Bollywood’s conventional tropes

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