The world of “Munjya,” the supernatural horror-comedy that adds a dash of humor to the eerie. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, this film introduces India’s first CGI actor, signaling a significant shift in the Indian horror-comedy landscape
Overview:
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- The story begins in 1952 when a young Brahmin boy named Goya wishes to marry Munni, who is seven years older than him. Despite family disapproval, Goya performs rituals in the jungle but tragically dies in the process and is buried under a tree.
- Fast forward to present-day Pune, where geeky college student Bittu (played by Abhay Verma) works at a salon with his mother Pammi (Mona Singh). Bittu secretly carries a flame for his childhood friend Bella (Sharvari), who is dating an English guy named Kuba.
- Bittu starts experiencing nightmares and hearing muffled voices from a peepal tree haunted by Munjya. Along with his mother and grandmother, he visits their family in the village, uncovering buried secrets about his father and the family’s history with a deadly place called “chetuk-baari,” where Munjya’s spirit resides.
- Bittu’s life takes an unexpected and hilarious turn when he becomes trapped by Munjya.
- Blend of Horror and Comedy:
- “Munjya” blends various elements, including Marathi folklore from Maharashtra’s Konkan region and a CGI ghost-like figure. However, the ghost isn’t particularly scary.
- The screenplay is generously peppered with humor, but genuine scares are scarce. Instead, loud background music and jump scares attempt to fill the void.
- While the film starts intriguingly, it gradually becomes a series of comedic instances rather than a spine-chilling experience.
