The right mix of terrifying tales, ghostly enigmas, and supernatural powers. This article is an in-depth look at Hindi, Telugu, and global horror movies you shouldn’t miss this 2025, each full of frights and suspenseful storytelling.

1. Live Telecast (Hindi)

A chilling story of a TV team that goes into an actual haunted mansion seeking high ratings — but wakes up a malevolent spirit. Starring Kajal Aggarwal, this 2021 thriller combines superstition, social media obsession, and possession horror for a spellbinding experience. Its suspenseful rhythm and eerie visuals make it a must-watch for paranormal fans.​

2. Mansion 24 (Telugu)

When a reporter goes into a creepy mansion to locate her missing father, she uncovers deeply buried secrets and meets vengeful ghosts. Ohmkar directs the gothic landscapes and surprising plot turns in this horror film, which is among the best crowd-pleasers on JioHotstar this year.​

3. Athidhi (Telugu)

A terrifying horror thriller that unfolds in unnerving surroundings in a haunted house, where tragedy, trauma, and guilt intersect. The film’s sound and shadow masterfully create psychological terror as opposed to conventional ghost stories. Athidhi traces redemption and vengeance through a highly emotive yet horror-prone lens.​

4. The Outsider (English)

Based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel, this supernatural crime horror follows a detective investigating a boy’s murder — only to uncover a shapeshifting evil. The brooding pace and eerie atmosphere make it perfect for fans of dark mysteries and paranormal thrillers.​

5. Revenant (Korean)

A demon-possessed woman fights for dominance as an exorcist who can perceive spirits seeks to rescue her. Blending Korean mythology, occultism, and psychological terror, Revenant provides rich symbolism and atmospheric frights that redefine contemporary Asian horror.​

6. The Haunting of Bly Manor (English)

A masterclass in emotional horror by the makers of The Haunting of Hill House, Bly Manor weaves together tragedy, memory, and ghosts in a narrative that is more sorrowful than scary. Ideal for fans of slow-burn, character-driven supernatural dramas.​

7. Munjya (Hindi)

This 2024 Marathi horror-comedy based on Marathi folklore follows a mischievous spirit that possesses a young man. Filmed in dark humor and spooked energy, Munjya blends rural beliefs with urban surrealism, making it a culturally diverse horror film.​

8. Knock at the Cabin (English)

A gripping psychological thriller by M. Night Shyamalan. When a vacationing family is hijacked by strangers who say they are saving them from the apocalypse, they must make a terrifying moral decision. The tense, claustrophobic atmosphere and sinister premise engender constant tension.​

9. Khauff (Hindi)

Among 2025’s fresh releases, Khauff is a psychological horror about a young woman who shares a Delhi hostel and is haunted by a malevolent force associated with its violent past. Starring Monika Panwar and Rajat Kapoor, it’s a slow-burning atmospheric horror film grounded in everyday fears and urban loneliness.

10. Pizza (Tamil)

Directed by Siddharth, starring Vijay Sethupathi, Pizza starts off as a romance and turns into a dark haunted-house horror. The unpredictable nature of the script and psychological force make it a cult hit. Its mix of suspense and horror is an example of how Indian cinema redefines fear.