Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past
| Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Vikram Bhatt Manish P. Chavan |
| Written by | Vikram Bhatt |
| Produced by | Anand Pandit Rakesh Juneja |
| Starring | Mahaakshay Chakraborty Chetna Pande Gaurav Bajpai Hemant Pandey Shruti Prakash Praneet Bhatt Mannveer Choudharry |
| Cinematography | Nared A. Gedia |
| Edited by | Kuldeep Mehan |
Production companies | Anand Pandit Motion Pictures Promoedge Media Pvt. Ltd. Vsb Pictures |
| Distributed by | Anand Pandit Motion Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | est. ₹15–20 crore[1] |
| Box office | ₹21.24 crore[2] |
Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language supernatural horror film written and directed by Vikram Bhatt. It is a spiritual sequel to the 2011 film Haunted – 3D and stars Mahaakshay Chakraborty (also known as Mimoh Chakraborty), Chetna Pande, Gaurav Bajpai, Hemant Pandey, Shruti Prakash, and Praneet Bhat. The film is produced by Anand Pandit, Javed Khan King, and Shwetambari Bhatt, with Mahesh Bhatt serving as a presenter.[3]
The film was released theatrically on 12 June 2026 and received negative reviews from critics. However, it emerged as a commercial success.[4][5]
Cast
- Mahaakshay Chakraborty as Devadutt Choudhary/Dev
- Chetna Pande as Sunehri
- Gaurav Bajpai as Titu
- Hemant Pandey as Trilok
- Mannveer Choudharry
- Shruti Prakash as Yamini Jairam
- Praneet Bhat as Vikrat
- Sunil Shakya as Thanedaar
- Kruti Desai as Madara
- Javed Khan King as King
- Tia Bajpai as Meera Sabharwal
- Prasanna Kumara Dissanayake as Charley
- Achint Kaur as Margaret Malini
- Arif Zakaria as Professor Iyer (evil spirit ghost)
- Prachee Shah Paandya as Mrs. Stephens
- Mohan Kapoor as the priest
- Sanjay Sharma as the Sufi Baba (the ragpicker)
Production
Following the success of their previous collaboration 1920: Horrors of the Heart, the trio of Mahesh Bhatt, Anand Pandit, and Vikram Bhatt reunited to create another horror film. The film is produced by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and ASA Productions and Enterprises.[6]
Marketing
A teaser for the film was released on 3 September 2025, which received heavy criticism for its poor visual effects, evident green screen work, and artificial-looking backgrounds. In response to the backlash, the film was postponed and director Vikram Bhatt undertook 10 to 12 days of reshoots on real locations to improve the visual quality.[7] [8]
Release
The film was earlier scheduled to release on 21 November 2025 but was postponed and is released in theaters on 12 June 2026.[9][10]
Reception
Sana Farzeen of India Today gave 2.5 stars out 5 and said that "The film's mystery holds attention, but weak VFX and minimal scares limit its impact."[11] Bollywood Hungama rated it 2/5 stars and writes that "On the whole, HAUNTED – ECHOES OF THE PAST rests on a promising story but suffers due to a poor climax, underwhelming music and the excessive, tacky use of VFX and AI."[12]
Archika Khurana of The Times of India gave 2 stars out of 5 and said that "A horror sequel that remains haunted not by spirits, but by its inability to move beyond the formulas of the past."[13] Sreeju Sudharkaran, reviewing for Rediff.com rated it 1/5 stars and observed that "Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past has no real scares, no real acting, no real sets, no real drama, no real crows and no real 3D effects."[14]
Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost rated it 3/5 stars and stated that "Vikram Bhatt once again demonstrates his ability to create haunting worlds filled with emotional depth and supernatural intrigue. Fans of gothic horror and tragic love stories will find plenty to enjoy."[15] Troy Ribeirio of Free Press Journal rated it 2/5 stars and writes that "The film remains caught between nostalgia and reinvention. It offers atmospheric pleasures, earnest performances and moments of emotional sincerity, but its reliance on familiar genre machinery prevents it from becoming the haunting experience it aspires to be."[16]
Rishab Suri of Hindustan Times gave 1 star out of 5 and stated that "what makes Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past unbearable is not that it's bad. Bad films are made every Friday. It's that it lacks any effort."[17]
References
- ↑ "Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past budget". India Today. 14 June 2026. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- ↑ "Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. 14 June 2026. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
- ↑ Singh, Simran. "Haunted Ghosts of the Past teaser review: Vikram Bhatt ruins his horror legacy, this Mimoh Chakraborty's film has worst VFX in Bollywood history". DNA India. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Haunted – Ghosts Of The Past postponed; Vikram Bhatt reshoots 12 Days in REAL locations after FAN demand; new release set for 12 June, 2026; director says, "It has the BEST 3D to date…"". Bollywood Hungama. 15 November 2025. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ↑ "Haunted 3D Echoes Of The Past Leads Box Office Race Against Main Vaapas Aaunga, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata". TimesNow. 2026-06-13. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
- ↑ "Haunted 3D Teaser Out: Vikram Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt, Anand Pandit Unveil Cursed Mansion, 5 Friends, Mysterious Woman". Times Now. 2025-09-03. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Haunted – Ghosts Of The Past postponed; Vikram Bhatt reshoots 12 Days in REAL locations after FAN demand; new release set for January 30, 2026; director says, It has the BEST 3D to date... : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. 2025-11-15. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ↑ "Vikram Bhatt on title change for 'Haunted – Echoes Of The Past': 'Can't make ghost film without believing in superstition"". The Times of India. 2026-04-22. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- ↑ "Vikram Bhatt says "get ready to be scared" as 'Haunted 3D' locks June 12 release". ANI. 21 April 2026.
- ↑ ""Few filmmakers showcase 'fear' and horror like Vikram Bhatt," says producer Anand Pandit ahead of the release of Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past". Bollywood Hungama. 9 June 2026.
- ↑ Farzeen, Sana (12 June 2026). "Haunted 3D review: Familiar ghost story that works better than expected". India Today.
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (12 June 2026). "Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Movie Review: HAUNTED – ECHOES OF THE PAST rests on a promising story". Bollywood Hungama.
- ↑ Khurana, Archika (12 June 2026). "Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Movie Review: A dated horror sequel that struggles to haunt". The Times of India.
- ↑ Sudhakaran, Sreeju (12 June 2026). "Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Review: More Laughs Than Scares". Rediff.com.
- ↑ Mathur, Vinmara (12 June 2026). "'Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past' Movie Review: Vikram Bhatt crafts an intriguing horror film that goes beyond scares". Firstpost.
- ↑ Ribeiro, Troy (12 June 2026). "Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Review: Director Vikram Bhatt's Film Script Gets Lost In The Fog". Free Press Journal.
- ↑ "Haunted 3D Echoes of the Past review: This AI + Vikram Bhatt collab is what happens when nobody cares anymore". Hindustan Times. 2026-06-14. Retrieved 2026-06-26.