Purana Mandir

Purana Mandir

Year: 1984

Runtime: 144 mins

Language: Hindi

Directors: Shyam Ramsay, Tulsi Ramsay

Horror

When a wealthy young woman discovers that a demon has cursed her family for generations, she journeys to her paternal village with her lover and his close friend. Determined to uncover the truth behind the ancient curse, they confront the village’s past and the evil that haunts it.

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Timeline & Setting – Purana Mandir (1984)

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Time period

Present day and ~200 years ago

The plot shifts between two eras: an era roughly two centuries in the past in Bijapur’s royal milieu and the contemporary present. In the past, Raja Harimaan Singh faces Samri and the birth of a centuries-old curse. In the present, Suman and Sanjay confront the same danger as the haveli and temple become battlegrounds for the family’s fate.

Location

Bijapur, Kali Pahari (Black Mountain), Kalighat temple, Harimaan Singh haveli

The story unfolds across the royal court of the Bijapur sultanate and the eerie Kali Pahari ruins where the demon Samri operates. A crumbling fortress and the Kalighat temple anchor the historical strand, while a modern city and the ancestral haveli carry the saga into the present. The setting blends regal heritage with haunted sites, underscoring a curse that travels through time.

🏰 Royal setting 🗺️ Historic locale

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Main Characters – Purana Mandir (1984)

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Samri (Anirudh Agarwal)

An ancient demon-worshipper whose gruesome acts and mesmeric powers drive the legend. His curse binds generations, and his rejoined head signals a fresh wave of terror for the Harimaan Singh line. He embodies pure malevolence, manipulating people to serve his dark masters. His menace threads the plot across centuries until he is finally discarded by fire.

👁️ Supernatural 🔪 Villain 🗡️ Dark magic

Sanjay (Mohnish Behl)

A college student and Suman's steadfast boyfriend who stands by her through the family curse. He embraces danger to protect Suman and urges action against the curse. He has a pragmatic, loyal streak and serves as the moral center guiding the group toward confrontations with Samri. His resolve helps unlock the path to the temple and the trishul.

❤️ Romance 🧭 Courage 🗡️ Protagonist

Suman Singh (Arti Gupta)

A modern-day descendant of the royal line, Suman embodies both innocence and determination. She pursues love with Sanjay while unknowingly carrying the weight of an ancestral curse. Her choices catalyze the journey to Bijapur and the eventual showdown with Samri. Her resilience anchors the narrative's emotional core.

💫 Protagonist 👑 Royal lineage 🕊️ Courage

Ranvir Singh (Pradeep Kumar)

The present-day Thakur, protector of the family legacy who disapproves of Sanjay due to birth disparities. He embodies the tension between tradition and modern relationships. He becomes part of the struggle as the curse threatens his lineage, prompting him to confront the dangers rather than deny them.

🏰 Authority 🗝️ Duty 🔥 Conflict

Anand (Puneet Issar)

Sanjay's friend who accompanies the group to Bijapur and the haveli. He contributes practical support, helping to uncover the strong-box and face the dangers within the mansion. He represents loyal friendship and the courage to face unknown horrors.

🤝 Friendship 🛡️ Support 🧭 Courage

Sapna (Priti Sapru Walia)

Anand's girlfriend who joins the expedition into the haveli. Her arc underscores the cost of curiosity as the narrative reveals the group’s vulnerability to Samri's magic. Her fate becomes a stark reminder of the dangers that accompany the pursuit of forbidden knowledge.

💔 Fate ⚔️ Danger 🕯️ Sacrifice

Raja Harimaan Singh (Trilok Kapoor)

The ancient king whose curse shapes the dynastic tragedy. His era is defined by a royal court, a path of vengeance, and the foundation of the lineage that Samri torments. His presence lies in the portrait and in the memory that drives the present-day characters to break the curse.

👑 Legacy 🏛️ History 🗝️ Power

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Major Themes – Purana Mandir (1984)

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🔮 Curse

An ancient curse threads through two centuries of the Harimaan Singh lineage, turning family tragedy into a haunting legacy. The headless body of Samri and the rejoined head threaten every descendant when fate permits it. The narrative keeps returning to the same danger across generations, forcing the protagonists to confront a doom they did not choose. The curse binds love, loyalty, and power in a way that warps personal choices.

❤️ Romance

Suman and Sanjay's romance challenges royal expectations and class barriers. The Thakur's disapproval catalyzes a quest that pits personal happiness against dynastic obligations. Love becomes a catalyst for seeking a break in the cursed cycle. Their determination to stay together drives the final confrontation with Samri.

👁️ Supernatural Power

Samri's mesmeric powers, the eerie gaze from the painting, and the ritual of reuniting the head with the body reveal a world where supernatural forces govern mortal fate. The temple and sacred trishul offer a fragile refuge, a battleground between holy ground and dark magic. The film uses atmospheric horror to heighten stakes and suspense. The act of burning Samri alive resolves the threat, restoring balance.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:17

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