19 June 2025 : Maa, starring Kajol, is coming to theaters on June 27. Directed by Vishal Revanti Furia, the film is a mythological horror thriller. Produced by Ajay Devgn Films and Jio Studios, it is a part of the same universe as the film Shaitaan. The film stars Kajol as a protective mother who battles supernatural forces to save her daughter from a demonic curse. The story is based on a cursed village and incorporates elements of Hindu mythology, particularly the wrath of the goddess Kali.
As Maa gears up for theatrical release, take a look at other horror thrillers on OTTplay Premium!
5 horror thrillers to watch before Maa
U-Turn
U-Turn is a Hindi horror thriller starring Alaya F as Radhika Bakshi. She is a journalist who is investigating a series of mysterious deaths related to illegal U-turns on flyovers. The plot thickens when she herself becomes a prime suspect and has to team up with a police officer to uncover the truth behind these strange incidents. The film, directed by Arif Khan, explores themes of crime, mystery, and supernatural elements. The cast also includes Priyanshu Painyuli, Aashim Gulati, and others.
1920 London
1920 London is a 2016 Hindi horror film and the third installment in the 1920 series. The story revolves around Shivangi (Meera Chopra) and her husband Veer (Vishal Karwal), who live in London and face a supernatural crisis after Veer receives a mysterious gift from India. This gift causes trouble in their lives, forcing Shivangi to seek help from her ex-boyfriend, Jai (Sharman Joshi). It is directed by Tinu Suresh Desai.
Raat
Raat is one of the most-acclaimed Hindi horror films. It is the story of a family who moves into a house with a dark past. Strange events and a mysterious cat terrorize the family, and daughter Mini (played by Revathi) gets possessed. The film delves into themes of supernatural, family dynamics, and the consequences of past actions. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the film also features Akash Khurana, Rohini Hattangadi, and others.
Darna Zaroori Hai
Darna Zaroori Hai is a horror anthology film where five children take shelter in a haunted bungalow during the rain and an old woman tells them six scary stories. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Arjun Rampal, Riteish Deshmukh, Bipasha Basu, and others. It is directed by Ram Gopal Varma, Prawaal Raman, Sajid Khan, Manish Gupta, and J. D. Chakravarthy.
Summary: Catch spine-chilling films like Tumbbad, Chhorii 2, and Bhoothakaalam on OTT platforms—perfect horror thrillers to binge before Kajol’s upcoming film Maa.