Baramulla – a name that instantly evokes the icy winds, snow-clad valleys, and eerie silence of Kashmir. But this Netflix original, released on November 7, 2025, is far more than a scenic backdrop. It’s a haunting blend of supernatural dread, deep trauma, and quiet redemption.
Quick Overview
Detail. Info
Release Date. November 7, 2025 (Netflix)
Director. Aditya Suhas Jambhale
Lead Cast manav Kaul (DSP Ridwaan Sayyed), Bhasha Sumbli (. ( Gulnaar), Arista Mehta Noorie), Rohaan Singh (Ayaan)
Genre. Supernatural Thriller, Horror, Drama
Runtime. 1 hour 45 Minutes
Imdb Rating. 6.7/10
Our Rating★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)
Story Summary (Spoiler-Free)
December 2016. Children are mysteriously disappearing in the quiet town of Baramulla. DSP Ridwaan Sayyed (Manav Kaul) is transferred to investigate. He moves into an old Kashmiri house with his wife Gulnaar and kids Noorie and Ayaan.
At first, it seems like a crime case.But as nights pass:
Strange whispers in the walls
Shadows moving in the dark
Cold winds carrying Voices
and Ridwaan begins seeing Vision
The film slowly shifts from crime to horror, and from horror to trauma.
SPOILER ALERT: Full Ending Explained
Stop here if you haven’t watched!
The 1990 Truth (The Past)The house belonged to the Sapru family – Kashmiri Pandits.
Family: Kamalanand, Mansi, daughter Eela, son Sharad, and their dog.
During the 1989–90 exodus, militant Juneid Shaikh massacred them.
Zainab (Eela’s friend) leaked their location.
The house was soaked in blood.The Spirits’ PurposeThe ghosts were kidnapping children to “protect” them.
They took them to an astral plane – a safe space beyond the real world.
Their goal: Prevent history from repeating itself.
The Climax
Juneid is still alive, running a child smuggling ring.
He believes Ridwaan is hiding the kids → attacks the house.
Gunfight. Blood. Screams. The past repeats itself.
The house drowns in violence again.
Redemption
Ridwaan realizes: The spirits need closure.
He returns Eela’s seashell box (her only keepsake) to Sharad (now living in Mumbai).
The moment the box is handed over — the spirits are freed.
All the missing children return safely.
Final Scene (6 Months Later)
Ridwaan’s family has moved to Mumbai.
Sharad and Ayaan exchange the seashell box.
The cycle of trauma breaks.But the pain of Kashmir? It lingers within.
Our Review: The Good & The Bad
✅ Strengths. ❌ Weaknesses
Manav Kaul’s silent, powerful performance. Slightly slow Pacing
stunning Kashmir cinematography. Some questions left unanswered
Perfect balance of supernatural + social commentary. Few jumps cares Emotionally smart and layered ending. May feel heavy for casual viewers
Why You Should Watch
If you loved:
Tumbbad.
Bulbbul
Pari
Or deep, meaningful dramas like The Kashmir Files Then Baramulla is your next must-watch.This isn’t just a horror film — it’s a mirror to Kashmir’s unspoken pain.
Final Verdict
Rating: 3.5/5
https://youtu.be/f1GVCP12EiU?si=URZFt5nHbiT8vUM6
Watch it? Yes — but at night, alone, lights off, headphones on.