Raaz

During a college picnic in the misty forests near Ooty, Nisha suddenly attacks her boyfriend and dies moments later. The violent outburst baffles the local police, hinting at forces beyond ordinary explanation. The case draws in Professor Agni Swaroop, an occult expert whose knowledge points to something hidden in the woods.

The police bring in Swaroop to interpret the bizarre death and the growing mystery around Nisha. He suggests a malevolent spirit tethered to the bungalow and forest is at work, shifting the investigation from a crime scene to buried secrets. His presence marks the dawning of a supernatural explanation for Nisha's death.

Swaroop performs an ancient lemon-based ritual that supposedly turns blood red at sunset to reveal dark influence. The ritual confirms the presence of a malevolent spirit tied to the bungalow and surrounding forest. This discovery raises the stakes for everything that follows.

In Mumbai, Sanjana and Aditya's marriage frays under work stress and emotional distance. They plan a retreat to Ooty to salvage their bond, unaware that their destination sits near the very bungalow where Nisha died. The decision to move toward the same forest-bound setting links their fate to the earlier tragedy.

Upon arrival at the secluded colonial bungalow, Sanjana experiences terrifying phenomena: ghostly screams, whispers, and vivid dreams. The haunting makes the past feel palpable in the present, and staff mention a missing caretaker named Robert. The atmosphere thickens with a sense that the forest is guarding long-buried secrets.

Staff reveal that Robert, the caretaker, vanished after being tormented by the same malevolent force haunting the estate. His disappearance adds to the forest's ominous history and to Sanjana's growing fear. The connection between the hauntings and the bungalow's past deepens.

Priya, Sanjana's friend, introduces her to Professor Swaroop and a plan to conduct a séance. They aim to confront the spirit and uncover the hidden truths behind the house's legacy. This marks a turning point from passive fear to active, occult investigation.

During a discussion about the estate's past, Colonel Arjun Malik reveals a buried revolver registered to his daughter Malini. He explains that Malini, a troubled young woman with psychiatric illness, disappeared years ago. The gun's discovery ties the haunting to the Colonel's family and to the forest's dark history.

During the séance, Sanjana learns that Aditya had an affair with Malini during a rough patch in their marriage. Malini's suicide, carried out in Aditya's presence to frame him, is used to cover up the affair. Fearing scandal, Aditya allegedly conspired with Robert to bury Malini's body in the forest.

Malini's restless spirit awakens, fueled by betrayal and injustice, and it begins haunting Sanjana and Aditya. The ghost impersonates Sanjana to sow mistrust and lures Aditya into the deadly forest. The haunting escalates to dangerous events, including Aditya's car crash and near-death.

Sanjana, Priya, and Swaroop enter the forest to confront Malini's wrath. The spirit possesses Swaroop, turning him into a conduit of danger. They also discover Robert's decomposed body hanging from a tree, a chilling testament to the spirit's power.

In a dramatic confrontation, Sanjana faces the possessed Swaroop and recites the ancient incantation learned from him. Flames erupt around Malini's grave as she is doused with petrol and set on fire, lighting the forest with a supernatural glow. The ritual aims to break the curse and ends the vengeful haunting.

Aditya fights back from the brink of death to join Sanjana amid the inferno. Together they confront the fading spirit as wind howls and flames rise around them. The couple's love and resolve help the ghost's power to wane, breaking the curse.

After the ordeal, Sanjana and Aditya rebuild their bond and start anew. They welcome a healthy baby boy, symbolizing healing and new beginnings. The forest's memories fade as their lives move forward with forgiveness and joy.