Baramulla Review: Manav Kaul’s Horror Film Blends Small-Town Tales with Chilling Suspense
Baramulla, led by Manav Kaul and Bhasha Sumbli, has premiered on Netflix, combining horror with the intricate stories of a small Jammu and Kashmir town.
Film Details
- Director: Aditya Suhas Jambhale
- Writer: Aditya Dhar (Story), Aditya Suhas Jambhale (Screenplay & Dialogues)
- Cast: Manav Kaul, Bhasha Sumbli, Arista Mehta, Shahid Mushtaq, Ashwini Koul, Shahid Latief
- Runtime: 112 minutes
Plot Summary
Set in 2016, Baramulla transports viewers to a Kashmir town deeply divided by political and social tensions. The story follows DSP Ridwaan Sayyed (Manav Kaul) and his family, who move to Baramulla after a high-profile kidnapping during a street magic show shakes the community.
Marked as a "kaafir" due to his role in law enforcement and his actions against militants, Ridwaan faces mistrust and hostility. As he investigates the kidnapping of a former politician's son, hidden conspiracies and dark secrets emerge, intertwining drama and horror within his own home.
"Baramulla is a piece of art and cinema that not only transports you to this small Jammu and Kashmir town but makes you experience the plight of both Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims like never before."
Thematic Elements
- Explores communal tensions and distrust in Kashmir
- Delivers a nuanced portrayal of the Kashmiri people's struggles
- Combines supernatural horror with a political thriller
- Focus on family dynamics amid trauma and suspicion
Author’s Summary:
Baramulla skillfully merges haunting horror with the poignant realities of Kashmir's divided communities, delivering a deeply moving and suspenseful cinematic experience.