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Devkhel (2026)
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Original name: देवखेळ
Genre: Thriller
Country: India
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Story:
Every Holi in Devtali, a death is blamed on the mythical demon, Shankasur. Inspector Vishwas investigates the latest death, only to uncover an unsettling truth about the alleged divine punishment.
Style:
psychological thriller, suspenseful, tense, atmospheric, dark, emotional, grim
Plot:
superstition, police procedural, religious faith, post mortem, mental illness, folklore, ritual murder, identity crisis, cover up, moral ambiguity, mob violence, masked villain, social commentary, multiple personality disorder, trauma
Time:
contemporary
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