Darna Mana Hai(2003)
Darna Mana Hai is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language horror anthology film directed by Prawaal Raman. The ensemble cast includes Nana Patekar, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, Shilpa Shetty, Sameera Reddy, Isha Koppikar, Saif Ali Khan, and Boman Irani. The narrative follows six friends stranded in an abandoned building in a forest, who share six short horror stories to pass the time. A real killer lurks outside, creating a frame story of suspense. The film is notable for its non-linear storytelling and blend of horror with dark humor. It received mixed reviews from critics but gained a cult following for its unique structure. The movie was released on July 25, 2003, and is available for streaming on Hulu.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Prawaal Raman
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
Six friends are stranded in a dark forest after their car breaks down. They take shelter in an abandoned building. To distract themselves from fear, they tell each other scary stories. But a real killer is hiding outside, and the stories start to feel like warnings. The friends must survive the night without knowing who to trust.
“Fear is forbidden. But can you stop it?”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Darna Mana Hai
Cast reunions in this film: Ram Gopal Varma & Rajpal Yadav (12 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Antara Mali (6 films together), Nana Patekar & Rajpal Yadav (4 films together), Nana Patekar & Raghubir Yadav (4 films together), Isha Koppikar & Sohail Khan (4 films together), and Ram Gopal Varma & Vivek Oberoi (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a sequel to the 2002 horror movie 'Darna Zaroori Hai', but it became a standalone anthology.
- It was one of the first mainstream Bollywood horror films to use a modern, interconnected anthology format with a wraparound story.
- The movie features an early screen appearance by actor Sharman Joshi, who later gained fame in comedies like '3 Idiots'.
- Director Prawaal Raman shot the film on a tight schedule and budget, using creative lighting to enhance the horror atmosphere.
- The soundtrack included a popular remix of the classic song 'Kya Hua Tera Wada', which became a hit at the time.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film developed a cult following over the years for its unique storytelling structure.
- Some scenes were filmed in real forest locations to create a more authentic and eerie setting for the stories.