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Purana Mandir(1984)

6.5/10
Hindi144 mins

Purana Mandir (1984) is a 144-minute Hindi film directed by Shyam Ramsay. Starring Aarti Gupta, Puneet Issar and Gangu Ramsay. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Purana Mandir stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1984.

Director:Shyam Ramsay
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 October 1984
Director
Shyam Ramsay
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 24m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A young woman discovers her family has been cursed by a demon for generations. She travels to her ancestral village with her boyfriend and his friend to uncover the truth and break the curse.

A family curse awakens an ancient evil.

Film Details

6.5Rating
144Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date15 October 1984
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThe Old Temple · Purana mandir · PURANA MANDIR

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
revengefamilysurvivaljustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 28 days on a very tight budget, a common practice for the Ramsay brothers.
  • The iconic demon 'Samri' was played by actor Anirudh Agarwal, who had to wear heavy prosthetics and contact lenses.
  • It was one of the first Hindi horror films to have a chart-topping musical hit with the song 'Tere Pyaar Ne Mujhe Gham Diya'.
  • The movie's success led to a loose sequel titled 'Purana Mandir Ka Rahasya' released later the same year.
  • Many scenes were filmed at real haunted locations in Rajasthan to create a more authentic eerie atmosphere.
  • The film's climax, where the demon is beheaded, was considered extremely graphic and shocking for its time.
  • It was part of a wave of Ramsay horror films that dominated the video cassette rental market in the 1980s.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Purana Mandir

Frequently Asked Questions