Tumbbad and more folklore movies you might like to watch

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The folk-horror movie Tumbbad (2018), starring Sohum Shah, has been rereleased in theaters and has already made over Rs 13 crore in its first weekend of sales. The producers have announced Tumbbad sequel

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Kantara, a captivating film that portrays the tale of Kaadubettu Shiva, a Kambala champion who becomes possessed by the forest deity Panjurli Daiva to resolve a struggle between man and nature, is one of the largest Kannada blockbusters of all time

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Bulbbul- The tale of a young bride who grows and become strong, independent lady in charge of her family as the males in the community keep dying for unexplained reasons. Drawing on Chudail folklore, the film explores the supernatural genre while fusing elements of drama and horror

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The Maddock Supernatural Universe's Munjya is based on a Maharashtrian folktale concerning the ghosts of males who pass away following the upanayana rite but prior to marriage

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Stree- Both horror-comedies are based on the true story of Nale Ba, a demonic ghost that would attack men by calling out their names and imitating the voices of their loved ones. The films are set in the isolated village of Chanderi

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Paheli- This replica of Mani Kaul's 1973 film Duvidha, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, is directed by Amol Palekar. It centres on a ghost who grows fond of a recently wed lady. As her spouse departs for a work trip

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