Horror is a genre that immerses us deeply in its narratives: we experience fear almost physically, our minds trapped in the same eerie settings as the characters we follow on screen. South Indian horror cinema has truly perfected this art, earning praise from both viewers and critics alike. With Halloween season upon us, it’s the perfect time to indulge in these spine-chilling films. Below, we’ve curated a list of must-watch South Indian horror movies that are perfect for a Halloween binge.
4 South Indian Horror Films Perfect For Halloween Night
‘Tantiram’
The film ‘Tantiram’ centres on Balachandran (Gurram), a man burdened by a troubled past. After marrying Alagini (Sharma), he transforms into a cheerful and carefree individual, thanks to her influence. However, his life takes a dark turn when a mischievous supernatural entity known as Jinn possesses his body, turning his existence into a nightmare. The movie holds a 7.1 rating on IMDb and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
‘Virupaksha’
The film follows Suriya (Tej), who travels to his mother’s village, Rudravanam, for the Modamamba Thalli festival. During his visit, he encounters the village head, Harischandra Prasad (Kanakala), and falls in love with Nandini (Menon). Just as their romance begins to bloom, a curse strikes Rudravanam, leading to a series of brutal murders. These gruesome events seem eerily linked to similar killings from years ago. But who is responsible this time? The movie has an IMDb rating of 7.2 and is available to stream on Netflix.
The story follows investigative journalist Rachana (Srinath) as she probes a series of mysterious accidents happening at a specific spot on a Bengaluru flyover. As she digs deeper, she becomes entangled in a string of murders. In an attempt to clear her name, she resolves to uncover the real culprit behind these eerie, recurring accidents. The film holds a 7.4 IMDb rating and is available to watch on Netflix.
‘Bhoothakaalam’
The film centers on the lives of elderly single mother Asha (Revathi) and her son Vinu (Nigam), whose world is turned upside down when Vinu starts believing there is a supernatural presence in their home. After being unemployed for two years, Vinu falls into bad habits like smoking and drinking, much to Asha’s frustration. Desperate, she takes him to a counselor, but nothing seems to help.
However, Asha soon realizes that Vinu’s suspicions about the supernatural might be true. The counselor begins investigating the dark secrets of the haunted house to uncover the truth. The film has a 7.5 IMDb rating and is available to watch on SonyLiv.
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