Baramulla is a rare supernatural film set in Kashmir, directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale. The film stars Manav Kaul and Bhasha Sumbli, with a critics rating of 3.5/5.
In November 2016, 13-year-old Shoaib Ansari (Ahmad Ishaq) mysteriously disappears in Baramulla. The case gains urgency as Shoaib is the son of a local MLA, played by Mir Sarwar. A month later, Ridwaan Sayyed (Manav Kaul) arrives as Baramulla’s new DSP to investigate the disappearance.
Ridwaan moves to a vintage house with his family—wife Gulnaar (Bhasha Sumbli), son Ayaan (Rohaan Singh), and daughter Noorie (Arista Mehta). Their caretaker is Iqbal (Khurshid Mir), a mute and elderly man. While Ridwaan is away during the day, Gulnaar and the children experience a supernatural presence in the house.
Another child disappears near a lake, deepening the mystery. The victims vanish without a trace except for a lock of hair left behind. Ridwaan faces a terrifying realization that his own children might be next.
The story, crafted by Aditya Dhar and Aditya Suhas Jambhale, stands out for its originality. The screenplay by Aditya Suhas Jambhale and Monal Thaakar is gripping, though it leaves some loose ends unresolved.
Baramulla Critics Rating: 3.5/5
Star Cast: Manav Kaul, Bhasha Sumbli
Director: Aditya Suhas Jambhale
Baramulla offers a unique supernatural thriller set in Kashmir with a strong cast and captivating screenplay, despite minor narrative gaps.