Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)

Bhool Bhulaiyaa is a fast-paced horror-comedy mystery set in a sprawling ancestral mansion where superstition and modern skepticism collide. Newlyweds Siddharth and Avni return from the U.S. to live in his family’s palatial home, despite warnings about a locked floor and the vengeful spirit of a dancer, Manjulika. After Avni accidentally opens the forbidden room, a string of terrifying, unexplained events puts the entire household on edge. The family suspects Radha, a childhood companion, while Siddharth—half-dismissive, half-desperate—calls his seemingly bumbling but clever psychiatrist friend Dr. Aditya Shrivastav to investigate. As a viewer you’ll get a mix of chills and laughs: eerie atmosphere, jumpy supernatural moments and tense mystery beats are continually undercut by comic timing and a light-hearted investigative approach. The film balances folklore and curse-driven horror with rational sleuthing, emotional backstories and dramatic reveals, building to a high-stakes confrontation that tests both belief and logic. Expect theatrical performances, dramatic twists, and a blend of suspense, humor, and melodrama that makes the movie entertaining for fans of masala-style thrillers that combine scares with comic relief.

Actors: Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Shiney Ahuja

Director: Priyadarshan

Runtime: 159 min

Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery

7.4 /10 7.4 /10