Thai horror film fest enchants Kolkata

The debut edition of ‘Frightening the Soul: Thailand’s Mutelu Supernatural Film Festival’ kicked off at Cinepolis, Acropolis Mall on April 25, presented by the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Kolkata.

The two-day film festival was inaugurated by Siriporn Tantipanyathep, consul-general of Thailand in Kolkata, and actress Rituparna Sengupta. The festival offered a glimpse of Thailand’s unique approach to supernatural storytelling, introducing the Kolkata audience to the fascinating, mystical world of – a term signifying powerful spiritual forces and supernatural elements, deeply rooted in Thai cultural beliefs and folklore.

The open-to-all festival offered the 2004 cult classic by Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom (adapted in Hindi as , starring Shreyas Talpade) and more recent productions like the horror comedy (2023) and the psychological horror film .
“We are very excited to bring Thai horror cinema to Kolkata, a city known for its love of storytelling and culture,” said consul-general Tantipanyathep, “Through this festival, we hope to spark a deeper curiousity about Thailand’s rich cultural heritage, spiritual traditions and incredible travel experiences.”
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