“Baramulla” is a 2025 Indian supernatural thriller film set in the chilling valleys of Kashmir. Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale and written in collaboration with Aditya Dhar, the film is produced under Jio Studios and B62 Studios.
It stars Manav Kaul as DSP Ridwaan Sayyed, alongside Bhasha Sumbli and others.
The film released on the OTT platform Netflix India on 7 November 2025.
🧩 Plot & Setting
Set in the town of Baramulla in Kashmir, the story follows DSP Ridwaan Sayyed who is transferred with his family to this remote region. He begins investigating a series of mysterious child disappearances in the area.
As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that the case is far more than simple kidnappings — supernatural forces, historic traumas, and regional folklore all begin to converge.
🎥 What Works
The film uses the haunting landscape of Kashmir — snow, isolation, old wooden architecture — to build atmosphere and tension.
Manav Kaul delivers a strong performance, anchoring the film’s emotional and investigative core.
The blend of social commentary (conflict, memory, trauma) with supernatural horror gives the film depth beyond standard thrillers.
⚠️ What Could Be Better
Some viewers feel the pacing is slow in the first half and the links between folklore, politics, and horror could be tighter.
While the film’s ambition is high, at times the horror elements feel under-leveraged compared to the setting’s potential.
🔍 Why It Matters
“Baramulla” marks a significant venture into horror/thriller territory that also engages with real emotional and regional history. It demonstrates how genre film in India can combine entertainment with meaningful themes. For creators and storytellers, it’s an example of how setting, mood, and narrative stakes can elevate the familiar.
✅ Final Verdict
If you’re in the mood for a thriller that lingers a bit longer than standard fare — one with beautiful visuals, layered themes and a haunting undercurrent — “Baramulla” is worth the watch. It might not conform exactly to traditional horror expectations, but its ambition and atmosphere make it compelling.
