Pachhadlela

Pachhadlela

Year: 2004

Runtime: 135 mins

Language: Marathi

ComedyHorror

After being transferred for work, three friends are assigned by their bank to live in an old mansion notorious for its haunted past. The group soon discovers that Bharat (Bharat Jadhav) is unusually vulnerable to possession. Four restless spirits repeatedly take over his body, turning his actions into comic misunderstandings and chaos, while gradually revealing a dark tale of revenge.

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1

Move-in day at the old wada

Bharat Jadhav, Ravi, and Sameer are reassigned to the village branch of their bank and move into an old wada as their living quarters. The setup brings a mix of camaraderie and skepticism among them. Almost immediately, eerie disturbances begin to ripple through the halls, suggesting the house has a history that won't stay quiet.

move-in day old wada
2

First signs of haunting

Initial disbelief gives way to fear as strange sounds, cold spots, and fleeting shadows creep across the corridors. The disturbances seem to target Bharat in particular, sharpening the trio's curiosity and unease. The atmosphere grows heavier as the wada's past starts to feel dangerously present.

early haunting the wada
3

Bharat possessed on Ravi's engagement day

On Ravi's engagement day, a malevolent force uses Bharat as a vessel and derails the ceremony. The ritual overtones behind the hauntings become undeniable as fear spreads through the clan. The incident marks a turning point from skepticism to a chilling acknowledgment of the supernatural.

Ravi's engagement day Ravi's engagement ceremony
4

Bharat's asylum and growing worry

Bharat's grip on sanity slips and he is admitted to a mental asylum. His friends are torn between doubt and worry as they grapple with the possibility of a haunting beyond explanation. The line between reality and menace blurs in the wake of the possession.

soon after possession mental asylum
5

Inspector Jadhav arrives with history

Inspector Mahesh Jadhav arrives with a history-based explanation that ties the haunting to the wada's past. He traces the disturbances to the house's previous owners and the trauma embedded in its walls. The revelation shifts the mystery from personal fear to a cursed inheritance.

present-day the wada
6

Backstory: Bhusnale and the marriage plan

Long before the trio moved in, Inamdar Bhusnale was a wealthy and arrogant owner of the house, living with a son named Babya who suffered from a serious mental illness and a dangerous obsession with marriage. A priest proposes a plan to cure Babya by arranging a marriage to a girl from outside the village, hoping to mask the illness. Bhusnale clings to the scheme, setting the stage for tragedy.

pre-move-in history Bhusnale estate
7

Durga Maushi disrupts the wedding plan

Durga Maushi uncovers the plan and courageously disrupts the wedding, exposing Bhusnale's scheme. The girl's family withdraws, leaving Bhusnale humiliated and the community unsettled. The failed wedding seeds the undercurrent of guilt and rage that will haunt the wada.

the planned wedding day the wedding site
8

Babya collapses and is institutionalized

Babya collapses under the weight of the failed wedding and is institutionalized. The strain of the plan takes a toll, and his health deteriorates under institutional care. The tragedy binds the family to the house's dark legacy.

post-failed wedding Babya's institution
9

Babusale's suicide and Bhusnale's death

Babya's time in the institution ends tragically when he takes his own life, a moment that compounds Bhusnale's guilt. Bhusnale himself dies of a heart attack soon after, leaving the estate heavier with sorrow and unresolved anger. The two deaths seal the families' ties to the wada's dark history.

shortly after Babya's death the estate
10

Spirits linger in the wada

From that day on, Babya’s spirit, Bhusnale’s spirit, and the custodian Kirkire linger in the wada, seeking a medium to avenge Durga Maushi’s meddling. Their presence marks a malevolent wind that refuses to fade until it is given a voice. The house becomes a battleground for lingering souls.

haunting era the wada
11

Team-up with Vetale Guruji

Bharat, Sameer, Ravi, and their circle of friends band together with Vetale Guruji to confront the malevolent presence and restore peace. They commit to a plan that respects the house's history while confronting the spirits head-on. The alliance marks a turning point from fear to purposeful resistance.

present-day the wada
12

Vetale's three-doll ritual plan

Vetale uses a recipe from his great-grandfather, the master ghost hunter, to place three dolls, each paired with a personal object belonging to Bhusnale, Babya, and Kirkire. The ritual is carefully prepared to bind the spirits to the dolls and trigger a cleansing sequence. The stage is set for a life-or-death confrontation that could free the wada or doom it to perpetual unrest.

ritual planning phase Vetale Guruji's workshop
13

Ritual activation and final release

When the dolls are activated, the spirits enter them and the dolls combust in a ritual fire. Durga Maushi's spirit finds release and departs, leaving the wada quiet at last. Peace returns to the house, but the events linger in the memories of those who survived.

ritual completion the wada

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