Urmila Matondkar delivers a career-defining performance as the possessed wife, effectively capturing the transition from fear to complete possession.

While it was a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of early 2026, critical reviews were mixed. Some found it a "dated, ungainly mess" relying too much on nostalgia.

“"A refreshing breakaway film for the Hindi cinema that strips back the traditional tropes of Bollywood and offers up a pure horror." — Facebook Review on Bhoot 2003 ” Facebook · Anupama Chopra · 6 years ago

In Indian cinema, "Bhoot" (spirit/ghost) is a recurring title for major horror films. Currently, there are three primary films that define this topic, ranging from classic psychological horror to modern horror-comedy. 1. Bhoot (2003) - The Psychological Classic

A "simple horror-comedy entertainer" featuring a haunted mansion and family chaos, similar in vibe to Bhool Bhulaiyaa .

A couple moves into a high-rise apartment in Mumbai, only to find it haunted by the spirit of a woman who committed suicide there.

Critics praise it for creating scares in broad daylight and maintaining tension through long silences and low-angle cinematography. It remains a high benchmark for the genre. 2. Bhoot: Part One – The Haunted Ship (2020)

The most recent addition is a reunion of the legendary director-actor duo . Released in April 2026, it leans heavily into the horror-comedy "masala" genre.