One of the most interesting facts about the film is that it was made on a budget of Rs 60 lakh and earned Rs 2.5 crore, a massive success in 1988, when it was released.
Horror movies are one genre in Bollywood that is loved more than any other category. From Raaz, Kaal, Tumbbad, to Bulbbul, Pari, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, various films have won the hearts of audiences. However, every time we talk about horror films, there is one movie that always stands out as one of the most spine-chilling horror stories to date. Released three decades ago, this film was helmed by the legends of horror direction—Shyam Ramsay and Tulsi Ramsay. One of the most interesting facts about the film is that it was made on a budget of Rs 60 lakh and earned Rs 2.5 crore, a massive success in 1988. The movie we are talking about is Veerana.
Famous Bollywood Horror Movie
The film was a super hit of its time. Directed by Shyam Ramsay and Tulsi Ramsay, the movie featured Jasmin in the lead role. Veerana built so much suspense and horror in its 2 hours and 25 minutes runtime that it sent shivers down the spine of its viewers. Remarkably, the movie was inspired by a real ghost encounter.
Alisha Kriplani, the granddaughter of F.U. Ramsay, shared this real-life experience in her book Ghosts in Our Backyard: The Ramsays’ Real-Life Encounters with the Supernatural.
The film’s box office success was a testament to its impact. Made on a budget of Rs 60 lakh, the movie went on to earn Rs 2.5 crore, an impressive achievement in the 1980s. Tickets for the film sold out quickly, and as per media reports, people waited in long queues to purchase them. The movie’s video cassettes also sold exceptionally well during that era, proving that the film left a lasting impression on audiences.
Plot of Veerana
The movie revolved around a beautiful girl named Nikita, who was actually a witch. She enchanted people and then killed them for her own sinister purposes. Later, two brothers—Mahindra Pratap and his younger brother Sameer—take up the challenge of defeating the witch. However, to their surprise, the witch returns years later and targets Mahindra Pratap’s daughter, Jasmin.
Being a Ramsay Brothers’ directorial, the movie was packed with horrifying scenes, making it one of the most terrifying horror films of all time.
The antagonist of the film, Jasmin Dhunna, shot to fame with her portrayal of a bloodthirsty witch who seduces and kills men. However, she vanished from the film industry, and her current whereabouts remain unclear.
