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India.com
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Stree 2, Bhool Bhulaiyya 3, these 5 movies scare you as well as make you laugh, one of them became huge blockbuster, streaming on...
Indian cinema has recently embraced the horror-comedy genre, blending supernatural elements with humor to create unique cinematic experiences with huge blockbusters like Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyya 3. Here are five other standout films in this genre, each offering a distinct narrative and available on various OTT platforms. Kakuda (2024) Set in the village of Ratodi, Kakuda revolves around a peculiar curse where a ghostly figure named Kakuda punishes those who fail to open a small door in their homes every Tuesday at 7:15 PM. The film follows Sunny and Indira as they confront this malevolent spirit. With a blend of horror and comedy, the movie features Riteish Deshmukh, Sonakshi Sinha, and Saqib Saleem in lead roles. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, it is available for streaming on ZEE5 and has an IMDb rating of 5.4. Bhaagamathie (2018) In Bhaagamathie, Anushka Shetty portrays Chanchala, an IAS officer imprisoned in a haunted mansion as part of a political conspiracy. As supernatural events unfold, Chanchala becomes possessed by the spirit of Queen Bhaagamathie, leading to a series of thrilling incidents. The film combines elements of horror, action, and political intrigue. Directed by G. Ashok, it is available on Amazon Prime Video and ZEE5, boasting an IMDb rating of 6.9. Demonte Colony 2 (2024) A sequel to the 2015 film, Demonte Colony 2 delves deeper into the haunted Demonte Colony. The plot intertwines themes of possession, satanic rituals, and ancestral curses. Starring Arulnithi and Priya Bhavani Shankar, the film continues to build on its predecessor's eerie atmosphere. It is available for streaming on ZEE5 and has garnered positive reviews for its gripping storyline. The film, made on a budget of Rs 15-20 crore, earned Rs 85 crore at the box office and became a huge blockbuster. Maa Oori Polimera (2021) This Telugu-language film explores the dark practices of black magic in a rural village. The story follows Jangaiah, an aspiring police constable, as he uncovers the sinister activities involving his brother Komaraiah. With elements of suspense and horror, the film delves into themes of superstition and familial bonds. Maa Oori Polimera has received acclaim for its storytelling and is available on JioHotstar. Romancham (2023) Romancham is a Malayalam horror-comedy film inspired by real-life events. It follows seven bachelors in Bangalore who experiment with a Ouija board, leading to unexpected and eerie experiences. The film blends everyday humor with spine-chilling moments, making it relatable and genuinely entertaining. Directed by Jithu Madhavan and starring Soubin Shahir, Romancham was a box office success and is available to stream on JioHotstar.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Priya Bhavani Shankar begins shooting for Ajay Gnanamuthu's 'Demonte Colony 3'
Actress Priya Bhavani Shankar, who plays the female lead in the third instalment of director Ajay Gnanamuthu's popular horror franchise 'Demonte Colony', has now begun shooting for the film. Taking to her social media timelines on Monday, Priya Bhavani Shankar posted a picture of herself on the sets of the film and wrote, "Lady with the braid is back... First day. Lights on. Shadows waiting. #DemonteColony3 #DayOne #TheEndIsTooFar Let's have some fun @ajaygnanamuthu @arulnithi_tamilarasu @samcsmusic @meenakshigovindharajan_ @iam_archanaravichandran." The 'Demonte Colony' franchise, which features Arulnithi in the lead, is immensely popular and fans are excited that the third instalment is on its way. It may be recalled that the second instalment of the film, which emerged a huge superhit, featured Arulnithi and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead. Director Ajay Gnanamuthu began pre-production work for the film in April this year. In fact, he had also posted a picture of his team in Sliema in Malta and said, "Demonte Colony 3 work in progress." The significance of the franchise Demonte Colony is that there is a real place by the same name in Chennai and interestingly, is known for being haunted. Demonte Colony 2 - Official Tamil Trailer The franchise, which set a new benchmark in the horror genre in Tamil cinema, first came into existence in 2015, when the first part of Demonte Colony was made. The gripping thriller was an instant hit. Eight years after the first part was made, the makers released the second instalment, which too went on to emerge a superhit. The second instalment featured, apart from the lead actors, Arun Pandian, Muthu Kumar, Meenakshi Govindarajan and Archana Ravichandran in pivotal roles. Harish Kannan was the cinematographer for the second part of the film, which had music by Sam C S. Art direction was by Ravi Pandi and editing by D Kumaresh. The film was initially produced by Vijaya Subramaniyan on behalf of White Nights Entertainment along with RC Rajkumar of Gnanamuthu Pattarai. However, Cyber Forensics expert Bobby Balachandran procured all the rights of the film even before its completion and thereby turned its producer. The second instalment of the franchise, which released last year, had an impressive 85-day run in theatres, much to the delight of its makers. The second instalment's end made it evident that the makers were certain about making a third instalment of the franchise.
