8 Bollywood horror films based on Indian folklore

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Munjya

Sharvari Wagh starrer Munjya is inspired by a popular folk story of the Konkan coast. It blends horror and comedy in narrating the tale of Munjya spirit

Stree

Popular horror film Stree comes from the folklore of Karnataka called as Nale Baa. A witch reportedly knocks on doors at night, calling out to people!

Bhediya

Varun Dhawan's Bhediya is inspired by the horror tales from Arunachal Pradesh. Bitten by a wolf, the man transforms into the creature himself

Pari

Pari is believed to be based on Bengali gothic stories. It stars Anushka Sharma and Parambrata Chattopadhyay in the lead. It adopts the myth of Ifrit!

Bulbbul

Bulbbul is a supernatural thriller with Tripti Dimri in the lead. The narrative is inspired by the Bengali folk tales, particularly the oldest and most common concept of chudail

Roohi

Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's Roohi is inspired by the North Indian folktale called Mudiya Pari. That literally means a chudail with her feet pointed backwards!

Tumbbad

Tumbbad is another scary horror film based on stories from Marathi horror literature particularly the demon god Hastar

Kakuda

Kakuda stars Sonakshi Sinha and Riteish Deshmukh in prominent roles. The film is inspired by a horror folk tale of a small village Ratodi. A tale of ghosts and ghouls!

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