Phoonk comes to haunt you

Be warned: Ram Gopal Verma warns audiences that Phoonk is scarier than Bhoot

  • The latest biggie from the RGV house, <I>Phoonk</i> is all set to cast a haunting spell on its viewers
    The latest biggie from the RGV house, Phoonk is all set to cast a haunting spell on its viewers
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  • <I>Phoonk</i> stars the known child actor Ahsaas Channa who has acted in films like <I>Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna</i>, <I>Vaastu Shastra</i> and <I>My Friend Ganesha</i>
    Phoonk stars the known child actor Ahsaas Channa who has acted in films like Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Vaastu Shastra and My Friend Ganesha
  • Ram Gopal Verma says, 'The truth of the matter is that we have very little knowledge and understanding of life and its various mysteries.'
    Ram Gopal Verma says, 'The truth of the matter is that we have very little knowledge and understanding of life and its various mysteries.'
  • Ramu also says, '<I>Phoonk</i> is a very scary film, but the fear element is not just on the surface level like for instance in a film like <I>Bhoot</I>'
    Ramu also says, 'Phoonk is a very scary film, but the fear element is not just on the surface level like for instance in a film like Bhoot'
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  • He further added, 'In this film, it seeps into you and plagues your entire belief system thereby making you highly vulnerable.'
    He further added, 'In this film, it seeps into you and plagues your entire belief system thereby making you highly vulnerable.'
  • It is said that the film can put you in a state wherein you would start fearing the most inane objects which you would normally take for granted in the daily course of life.
    It is said that the film can put you in a state wherein you would start fearing the most inane objects which you would normally take for granted in the daily course of life.
  • The film is supposed to be so scary that there is a contest on, challenging people to watch the film alone in a cinema hall. Those who sit through the whole film, will win Rs. 5 lakhs
    The film is supposed to be so scary that there is a contest on, challenging people to watch the film alone in a cinema hall. Those who sit through the whole film, will win Rs. 5 lakhs
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  • Like most successful horror films, <I>Phoonk</i> too uses a child to tell the story
    Like most successful horror films, Phoonk too uses a child to tell the story
  • Zakir Hussain, who has worked with RGV in earlier projects like <i>Contract</i> is also seen in this film, playing the role of Manja
    Zakir Hussain, who has worked with RGV in earlier projects like Contract is also seen in this film, playing the role of Manja
  • South Indian superstar Sudeep plays Rajiv, the father, in the film
    South Indian superstar Sudeep plays Rajiv, the father, in the film
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  • Sudeep's character starts out as an atheist to the core, till evil spirits enter his daughter's body
    Sudeep's character starts out as an atheist to the core, till evil spirits enter his daughter's body
  • The other familiar face in the film is of Ashwini Kalsekar, who played a significant role in the critically acclaimed <I>Johnny Gaddar</i>
    The other familiar face in the film is of Ashwini Kalsekar, who played a significant role in the critically acclaimed Johnny Gaddar
  • While the director or actors say nothing about it, influences of <I>The Exorcist</i> are apparent in the film
    While the director or actors say nothing about it, influences of The Exorcist are apparent in the film
  • Lillette Dubey and Amruta Khanvilkar are also in the film. Dubey plays Dr. Seema Walke while Kahnvilkar plays the girl's mother, Arati
    Lillette Dubey and Amruta Khanvilkar are also in the film. Dubey plays Dr. Seema Walke while Kahnvilkar plays the girl's mother, Arati
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