5 spookiest characters of Indian cinema

5 spookiest characters of Indian cinema Pics via special arrangements Mid-Day Entertainment By Amarylisa Gonsalves Published Oct 31, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Evil Spirit of Sepahi Mohan Kant (1920) The main character, possessed by a vengeful spirit, terrified audiences with contorted body angles, crawling up walls, and speaking in eerie voices. [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Manjulika (Bhool Bhulaiyaa) Manjulika, the spirit of a royal dancer seeking vengeance against an evil king, is a masterclass in psychological horror. [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Forest Spirits (Kantara) While Kantara is rooted in action and devotion, its depiction of the ancient forest demigods (Guliga and Panjurli) explores primal fear. [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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