9 Indian Folklore Horror Movies That Will Haunt You

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Kantara

Kantara was a big hit, blending supernatural elements with rural traditions. Though not a horror film, its use of bhoota kola and magical realism creates strong emotions.

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Vikram Vedha

Vikram Vedha is a Tamil neo-noir thriller about a cop and a gangster, based on the Vikram-Vetaal legend. Directed by Pushkar-Gaythri, it also got a Hindi remake with Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan.

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Kothanodi

Kothanodi, based on Burhi Aair Sadhu, adapts four unsettling folk tales. It reveals dark secrets and bizarre rituals, depicting a world where child sacrifice and serpent marriages are normal.

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Churuli

This Lijo Jose Pellissery thriller follows a monk's quest for an evil spirit, exploring morality, aliens, and time-loops, blending international and regional elements.

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Tumbbad

Tumbbad stands out in Indian cinema with its cosmic horror and a unique myth about greed, depicting a family's dark quest for wealth.

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Stree

Stree, featuring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, is a horror comedy about a town haunted by a chudail and Rao's quest for romance amid fear.

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Karnan

Starring Dhanush, Karnan parallels the Mahabharata and is loosely inspired by the 1995 Kodiyankulam caste violence. Directed by Mari Selvaraj, it combines epic themes with real-life events.

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Bulbbul

Bulbbul delves into the chudail legend with a dreamy, musical style. Tripti Dimri’s praised performance masterfully balances innocence and vengeance in this memorable Indian horror film.

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Jallikattu

India's entry for Best International Feature at the 93rd Academy Awards, Jallikattu is a psychological horror that explores communal chaos over a missing buffalo, immersing viewers in rural life and madness.

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