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From Bulbbul to Tumbbad, these Indian films explore divine feminine figure in strikingly different ways.
The Vvaan: Force of the Forest: The film is based on the folklore of Van Devi, the Goddess of the Forest. Starring Tamannaah Bhatia and Sidharth Malhotra, it explores the divine energy of goddess and celebrated Bihar’s culture.
Tumbbad: The Hindi folk horror film draws from the Indian mythology and folklore, centering on the fictional goddess Hastar, the firstborn child of Goddess Earth.
Bulbbul: The 2020 Hindi period drama starred Triptii Dimri in the lead role. The film draws from the Bengali folklore and portrays Bulbbul as a supernatural figure who takes on an almost goddess-like form of justice.
Maa: The mythological horror film follows a mother who travels to her husband’s cursed ancestral village to rescue her daughter from a demonic entity. The film draws from Hindu mythology, with Kajol’s character Ambika eventually channeling the power of Goddess Kali to fight the evil threatening her family.
Kumari: The film draws from Kerala’s folklore and mythology, weaving a story around a young woman who enters a mysterious world shaped by superstition, ancestral beliefs and supernatural forces. The film explores the darker side of goddess worship and folklore.