Flashback Films: How Munjya Shows Why Indian Horror Often Finds Its Roots In Rural And Ritualistic.
How Munjya Brought Revolution To Bollywood
Back in the days, we saw films like Jaani Dushman, Purana Mandir, Veerana and others which performed well at the box office. But if we look at them now, you will find them poorly executed.
Coming back to Munjya, the film introduced the audience to the unknown folklores from the Konkan region, which was earlier known for only its serene beauty and culture. But now, people have got to know that each village of the region has some interesting horror stories that usually come from the deep roots and ritualistic traditions of Maharashtra.
Not only Munjya, but Soham Shah’s Tumbbad also focused on the period folk story from the village called Tumbbad from the Konkan region of Maharashtra. Tumbbad was all about greed for the wealth of ancestors which is hidden under the surface. The greed for treasure makes the protagonist’s life hell.
After seeing the film, one can easily figure out that instead of making sluggish horror films, the filmmakers have now started focusing on the stories from the rural areas of India, which are unique and unknown to many. Amar Kaushik also made Stree and Stree 2 on the basis of a story inspired by the Naale Baa incident in Karnataka.
Has The Horror-Comedy Genre Become A Money-Making Business In Indian Cinema?
Taking inspiration from such films, the Indian filmmakers are now trying to explore more unknown folklores to bring them to the celluloid in the form of horror or supernatural films. Maddock Films has itself created a horror-comedy universe, as they are coming up with Thama, Shakti Shalini, Bhediya 2, Chamunda, Stree 3 and so on.
It looks like it has now become a money-making business in Indian cinema. What is your take on it? Do let us know in the comments section below!
