The black magic concept has been used well in Indian cinemas. Here are some top Indian movies based on sorcery and witchcraft.
Phoonk (2008): Ram Gopal Varma directed this movie tells the story of a young girl who showed signs of being possessed by an evil spirit forcing her atheist father to consult an exorcist.
Arundhati (2009): Starring Anushka Shetty, Sonu Sood, and Divya Nagesh, this mystery horror movie tells the story of a royal family whose queen and now her descendants were haunted by an evil mystic.
Raaz 3 (2012): Starring Emraan Hashmi, Bipasha Basu, and Esha Gupta in the leading roles, this movie depicts the use of black magic by an established actress to derail the career of a budding star.
Kothanodi (2015): Showcasing Assamese folktales, this movie deals with communal rituals including child sacrifice and marriage with serpents.
Maa Oori Polimera (2021): Directed by Anil Viswanath, this Telugu movie, revolves around black magic and the murder of a police officer’s brother, leading the story into interesting plot twists.
Virupaksha (2023): A village witnesses mysterious deaths when an unknown person practices the occult. A dark aura engulfs the village as the villagers search for the responsible one.
Shaitaan (2024): Helmed by Vikas Bahl, the movie starring Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyothika deals with Indian Black Magic that is set to ruin a family’s weekend retreat.