The Dark Secrets Of Tonhi(2014)
'The Dark Secrets Of Tonhi' is a 2014 Hindi drama film directed by Shiraz Henry. The cast includes Natasha Sikka, J. Brandon Hill, and Rahul. The story is set in a rural Indian village where a series of child deaths spark panic. The villagers blame a lonely woman, calling her a 'Tonhi' or witch. An outsider arrives and investigates, discovering the deaths are caused by contaminated water. The film is based on real incidents of witch-hunting in Chhattisgarh. It received attention for its social message against superstition. The movie was released on 28 February 2014 with a runtime of 128 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Plex, YouTube, Dailymotion
- Theatrical Release
- 21 February 2014
- Director
- Shiraz Henry
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 8m 0
Storyline
A quiet woman living alone in a remote village is accused of using black magic to kill children. The terrified villagers form a mob and plan to burn her alive. An educated outsider arrives and must prove her innocence before it is too late. He discovers the real killer is not magic but poisoned water from a nearby factory.
“Fear can make monsters of us all”