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India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
7 best Indian horror films to watch on OTT
7 best Indian horror films to watch on OTT May 30, 2025 Love horror movies? These 7 Indian films will give you goosebumps and keep you hooked till the end. Here's a list of must-watch horror films you can stream right now on OTT platforms. It is about a man who finds a hidden treasure but it comes with a terrible curse. Full of creepy visuals, it's one of the best horror films India has ever made. Tumbbad - Prime Video Starring Anushka Sharma, 'Pari' is a dark and scary tale with a twist. It has supernatural elements and a strong story. Definitely not for the faint-hearted! Pari - Prime Video A family moves into a new house, but strange things start happening. Is it the house's 'vaastu' or something more evil? This film has Indian beliefs with spooky moments that will stay with you. Vaastu Shastra - ZEE5 Vicky Kaushal plays Prithvi, a shipping officer, who is assigned to investigate the Sea which is supposedly a haunted ship. Bhoot - Disney+ Hotstar A group of friends shares horror stories while sitting in a forest. Each story is different and brings its own scare. Darna Mana Hai - Netflix A fun family outing turns into a nightmare when a mysterious intruder possesses their teenage daughter, forcing her to obey dark and dangerous commands. Shaitaan - Prime Video A powerful black-and-white Malayalam horror film starring Mammootty. 'Bramayugam' is about dark rituals, ancient stories, and fear. Bramayugam - SonyLIV
Pink Villa
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
10 Malayalam horror movies you can watch on OTT: Bramayugam, Adi Kapyare Kootamani, Ezra and more
Malayalam cinema has always been known for its variety in genre and had begun its tryst with horror ever since the film Bhargavi Nilayam, which was released in the early 1960s. If you're a fan of horror films, be it with any sub-genre like romance or comedy, you should definitely check out these Malayalam ventures on OTT. 10 Malayalam horror movies to watch on OTT 1. Bramayugam (2024) Bramayugam, starring Mammootty in the lead role, is a folklore-based period horror venture. The film features the tale of a Thevan, a travelling singer who escaped from Portuguese slave traders and wound up at an eerie mansion. At the abode, under the care of its landlord Kodumon Potti, the Thevan is welcomed as a guest. However, he soon realizes he is trapped within the walls of the mansion with no escape and understands that Potti is also not who he is. 2. Nine (2019) Nine is a sci-fi horror film that is written and directed by Jenuse Mohamed. The movie focuses on the story of Dr Albert Lewis, a widower scientist who ventures out into the Himalayas for astronomical research with his son and a few colleagues. In a global-level crisis, a comet's impending EM pulse is set to disable all modern devices for nine days. With Albert and his son sharing a distant relationship, things are set to go awry with a mysterious person coming into their lives for 9 days, questioning everything and everyone. 3. Romancham (2023) Romancham follows the story of seven bachelors who stay together in a house in Bengaluru. Each being a character of their own wild personality, Jibin Madhavan, aka Jibi holds a séance using an Ouija board to trick their friends. However, things take a turn when they actually come across a ghost, leading to several humorous moments. The film is based on real-life experiences that occurred to director Jithu Madhavan, on whom the main protagonist is based. 4. Manichitrathazhu (1993) Cast: Mohanlal, Shobana, Suresh Gopi, Thilakan, Nedumudi Venu, Innocent, Vinaya Prasad Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, YouTube An ever iconic movie in Malayalam horror cinema culture would be Mohanlal starrer Manichitrathazhu. The Fazil directorial film is a psychological horror thriller which is inspired by a true tragedy that occurred in the Alummoottil tharavad, where the inheritor and his domestic worker girl were murdered, giving rise to several local legends. The film focuses on how a newlywed couple travels to the husband's ancestral home, which is said to be haunted by the ghost of a dancer, killed by his ancestor. 5. Adi Kapyare Kootamani (2015) Adi Kapyare Kootamani is a comedy horror movie, taking place inside a men's hostel. After Bhanu Prasad, a young guy helps a girl to enter the hostel without anyone finding out, the film mostly depends on how he manages to get her out with his friends' help. Using the guise of a ghost, the gang weaves a story with some truth coming their way. 6. Anandabhadram (2005) Anandabhadram is a folklore dark fantasy horror movie based on a novel of the same name. The film, directed by Santosh Sivan, features the tale of Anandan, a young man from America who returns to his mother's ancestral village to light a lamp at a sacred temple draped in dark mystery. However, a powerful wizard from the place stands against the lightning and any sacred activities being conducted in order to get his hands on a Nagamanikyam. 7. Winter (2009) The movie Winter, starring Jayaram in the lead role, is an underrated slasher horror venture from Malayalam cinema that promises eerie and thrilling moments. Escaping from the fast-paced life in a city, a doctor, along with his family, visits an old bungalow where many sinister events unfold. 8. In Ghost House Inn (2010) The 3rd installment in a comedy film franchise called In Harihar Nagar, the movie takes a genre shift to become a horror-comedy focusing on an infamous bungalow. With four friends reuniting to showcase the place is not to be feared, the movie takes us on a spree of laugh-out-loud moments. 9. Bhoothakalam (2022) Bhoothakalam is a psychological horror film that tells the tale of a single mother and her son who experience mysterious events after a family member's death. 10. Ezra (2017) Ezra, inspired by the Hollywood movie The Possession, follows the life of Ranjan, a nuclear waste management specialist who shifts from Mumbai to Kochi with his wife. After seeking their solace in a new home, horrific events unfold which is tied to a mysterious box.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Reviews of ‘Andor', ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines'
Around Tinseltown The Hindu Huddle has, over the last four editions, brought under one roof, some of the best minds from politics, academia, industry, corporate, entertainment sports, civil society, literature, arts and culture. Here's a collection of stories from the The Hindu Huddle 2025: > 'Pan-India' filmmaking a 'massive scam', streaming content 'worse than television': Anurag Kashyap > Anurag Kashyap on difference between Kollywood and Bollywood > Anurag Kashyap calls out Tamil composers for anglicising film music > Nandita Das, Shahana Goswami and Jeo Baby discuss censorship and OTT platforms > 'Every film is political,' remarks Vetrimaaran > 'Would there be takers for a series like Adolescence in India?': Nandita Das Bollywood 'Homebound': First poster of Neeraj Ghaywan's next, starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, unveiled Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane dropped from 'Sanam Teri Kasam 2' after remarks on Operation Sindoor Alia Bhatt postpones Cannes red carpet debut amid India-Pakistan tensions Jacqueline Fernandez honoured, Nitanshi Goel pays tribute to Indian cinema icons at Cannes 2025 Karan Johar blasts nepotism trolls targeting Alia Bhatt: 'Most idiotic person on this planet' Hollywood Tom Cruise shares emotional moment with Michael B. Jordan at 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' premiere Nicolas Cage returns as Spider-Noir in first look at live-action series for Prime Video 'Shogun' star Cosmo Jarvis to play young Stalin in new biopic from 'The Zone of Interest' producers 'Godzilla x Kong' sequel titled 'Supernova', production begins Alison Brie and Dave Franco sued for copyright infringement over Sundance horror 'Together'Regional Cinema Regional Cinema Mohanlal's 'Thudarum' becomes highest-grossing film in Kerala, surpasses '2018' 'Sabar Bonda' continues strong festival run, wins audience award at IFFLA 'Benz', produced by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Raghava Lawrence, goes on floors 'Kingdom': Vijay Deverakonda's film gets postponed due to India-Pakistan tensions; new release date out Pranav Mohanlal's horror film with 'Bramayugam' team titled 'Diés Iraé' World Cinema Major premieres, potential Oscar contenders, and what to expect from Cannes 2025 Robert De Niro receives standing ovation, Palme d'Or from Leonardo DiCaprio at Cannes 2025 Organisers crack down, nudity and oversized gowns banned from red carpet at Cannes 2025 Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' premiere gets standing ovation at Cannes 2025 French actor Gérard Depardieu gets 18-month suspended sentence in sexual assault case Trailers Brad Pitt plays a veteran driver facing the past in the trailer for 'F1' Aamir Khan returns as politically insensitive coach of a basketball team on the spectrum in the trailer for 'Sitaare Zameen Par' David Corenswet's Man of Steel faces heat as Lois Lane questions his interference in a war in trailer for 'Superman' Vijay Sethupathi's elusive 'Bold' Kannan promises a stylish heist comedy in trailer for 'Ace' Essential reading 1) The big cost of watching a film on the large screen in Bengaluru >> Bengaluru has remained infamous for high-priced movie tickets. The State government's proposal to cap the ticket price at ₹200 came as a ray of hope for film buffs, but a similar move in 2017 had borne no result 2) Actor Soori interview: On 'Maaman' and if Vetri Maaran would revive their 'Ajnabi' adaptation >> Soori speaks about his upcoming film, 'Maaman,' co-starring Aishwarya Lekshmi, and reminisces about his early days after moving to Chennai in the late '90s 3) Actor Soori opens up on criticism against 'Kottukkaali': 'PS Vinothraj should continue making such films' >> Calling 'Kottukkaali' as a special film in his career, the actor stated box office collections cannot be used as a metric to measure the success of such off-beat attempts 4) Basil Joseph on his journey as an actor, returning to directing a film and being a part of 'Maranamaas' >> The actor-director has carved a niche for himself in Malayalam cinema as one of the industry's bankable names 5) Mission (im)possible: how Tom Cruise is running to keep our dreams alive >> The 'Mission: Impossible' films, from 1996 to 2025, has an untiring Tom Cruise racing on trains, planes and automobiles to serve our favourite comfort food 6) Sumanth: Acting is the only thing I know and can do reasonably well >> Actor Sumanth reflects on his 26-year career, his new Telugu film 'Anaganaga', how he picks scripts, and the joy of working with kids 7) Mridul Sen on 'Subham': We took a cinéma vérité approach >> Cinematographer Mridul Sen on the visual aesthetics of Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Praveen Kandregula's 'Subham', and her next Telugu film, 'Paradha' 8) Hyderabad's Annapurna Studios marks its 50th year >> From film units shooting and engaging in post-production to students at the Annapurna College of Film and Media learning the fundamentals of filmmaking, the energy in the studio is unmistakably dynamic 9) 'Mana Cinema - First Reel' author Rentala Jayadeva wants to make film history readable >> His book is a compelling account of the evolution of Indian cinema, from the silent film era to the talkies 10) How S.D. Burman's music was deeply influenced by folk and classical traditions >> 'The Monk And His Music', a new book on the composer is replete with precious anecdotes from those who worked with him. 11) What 'The Two Popes' reveals about the lost dialogue in Indian academia >> In an academic climate where the space for ideas to clash and grow can be scarce, 'The Two Popes' shows what true dialogue could look like What to watch 1) The Force is with Cassian and company in the thrilling, tragic climax of 'Andor' Season 2 Read the full review here 2) The perverse joy of a thousand tiny dooms in 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Read the full review here 3) Sumanth leads a soulful tale of education and relationships in 'Anaganaga' Read the full review here 4) Young hearts run free in the timely and timeless love story of 'Forever' Read the full review here 5) Soori, Aishwarya Lekshmi shoulder 'Maaman', a flawed drama Read the full review here 6) 23 Read the full review here 7) Devil's Double Next Level Read the full review here 8) 'Naale Rajaa Koli Majaa' is a delightful satire on food politics Read the full review here
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From ‘Thudarum' to ‘Dies Irae': How powerful titles set the tone for a film's impact
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Malayalam cinema is widely known for its prowess in storytelling. Another important aspect that deserves attention is the titles given to the movies. Do movie titles really matter? Let's take a look. Emotional connection A well-chosen title can evoke strong emotions, creating an instant bond with the audience. For instance, Amal Neerad's thriller 'Bougainvillea' (2024) uses the imagery of a beautiful yet thorny flower to foreshadow a tale of hidden danger, instantly intriguing viewers with its blend of allure and menace. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Another major example is Mohanlal's 'Thudarum'. The title perfectly connects the movie's storyline along with Mohanlal's stardom. When it shows 'Mohanlal Thudarum' during the end credits, the audiences feel connected towards the storyline along with the fact that the legendary actor will continue in the film industry amid any criticisms or underperformance of his films. (Picture Courtesy: Facebook) 'Empuraan means someone more than a king, but less than a god' - Prithviraj Sukumaran Ever since the release of 'Lucifer', the audience has been speculating about the real meaning of 'Empuraan'. 'Empuraan' is derived from Malayalam roots ('en + puran,' meaning 'my lord' or 'overlord') and was possibly coined or polished by Murali Gopy to evoke power and authority. In a press event, Prithviraj stated that ' Empuraan' signifies 'someone more than a king, but less than a god,' with a more literal translation being 'overlord.' Murali Gopy, as the scriptwriter and co-creator, was integral to conceptualizing the title. Setting the mood of a film When you first hear the title 'Dies Irae', the upcoming Rahul Sadasivan ('Bramayugam' fame) and Pranav Mohanlal's film, one will be quite curious. If you search for the meaning of this creepy title, it means 'Day of Wrath', which in turn makes us understand that the film will invoke divine judgment, aligning with its horror-thriller premise of existential or supernatural forces. This can also be looked at another way, where the audiences start to understand the deeper meaning of a movie once they watch it in full. One such example is Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph's 'Drishyam' aka 'Visual'. Once you watch the movie completely, you connect with its title and the story, which upholds the theme that 'Visuals can be deceiving'. (Picture Courtesy: Facebook) 'The idea was to tell 'Bramayugam' in a different way - Rahul Sadasivan Mollywood's promising director Rahul Sadasivan loves to explore those themes that have a unique touch to them and are equally intriguing. Adding to this aspect are the unique titled which he gives for his films, starting from 'Red Rain' to his film with Mammootty titled 'Bramayugam'. Earlier in a talk with ETimes, the director said,' It's a mystery thriller. It falls into a little bit of the horror genre as well. It is a fictional story with fictional characters.' From the title to the execution, the film had a different style to it, and explaining the same, he said, 'The idea was to tell this story in a unique way; however, it's not a paranormal plot like my previous one. This has a different kind of horror.' Do movie titles matter then? In Malayalam cinema, titles are far more than mere labels—they are strategic tools that shape a film's identity and impact. From forging emotional connections to foreshadowing themes and boosting market appeal, titles like 'Thudarum', 'Dies Irae', and others exemplify how a few words can set the stage for a cinematic journey. So, yes, the movie titles do matter for a movie, as it plays the role of an invisible hero which enhances the story appeal to the audiences.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Pranav Mohanlal's horror film with ‘Bramayugam' team titled ‘Diés Iraé'
We had previously reported that Malayalam actor Pranav Mohanlal has joined hands with the team behind Bramayugam, including director Rahul Sadasivan and producers Chakravarthy Ramachandra and S Sashikanth, for an upcoming horror film. Now, on Friday (May 9), the makers announced that the film's been titled Diés Iraé (meaning, 'The Day of Wrath'). The makers of the film unveiled a motion poster to announce the news. Notably, Rahul has retained the technical team of his previous film for Diés Iraé; cinematographer Shehnad Jalal, editor Shafique Mohamed Ali, art director Jothish Shankar (who directed Ponman), music composer Christo Xavier, and stunt director Kalai Kingson have all been retained. Details regarding the cast and plot of the film remain unknown. Diés Iraé is currently in post-production. Speaking about the film, Rahul told Variety, 'Compared to my previous films, Diés Iraé explores a diametrically opposite emotional spectrum which connects to the new generation. While it stays true to the horror-thriller space, it's a very different beast in terms of narrative style and mood.' The film is produced by Chakravarthy Ramachandra and S Sashikanth under their Night Shift Studios and Y Not Studios banners. Diés Iraé will be Rahul's third horror film; before Bramayugam, he directed Bhoothakaalam, starring Shane Nigam and Revathy. Rahul's Bramayugam starred superstar Mammootty in the lead. The horror-thriller film, released on February 15, 2024, also featured the likes of Arjun Ashokan, Sidharth Bharathan, and Amalda Liz among others. The film is currently streaming on Sony LIV.
