Vidya Balan to Tabu: Women Who Made Horror Mainstream! Tamannaah Bhatia Set To Join The League with Ragini 3

Bollywood is no longer about romantic dramas or action thriller and ever horror is no longer just about screams, flickering lights or creaking doors. In the past recent years, Bollywood women have owned the narrative of horror dramas, bringing back the chills and dread of the genre. And now, Tamannaah Bhatia is all set to join the league of actresses who’ve made horror mainstream, strengthening her stand alongside names like Vidya Balan, Tabu and others.

Vidya Balan - Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Long before horror-comedy became one of the most beloved genres, Vidya Balan defined it with the all-time classic, Bhool Bhulaiyaa. As Avni and Manjulika, the actress brought a story that’s layered, psychological and unforgettable. She proved that horror can come with dread, but it can also make you laugh. To this day, Vidya Balan’s portrayal as Manjulika is still referenced when the genre is discussed.

Tabu - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

In 2022, Tabu brought back the spooky credibility of the franchise by stepping into a double-shaded role in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. The audiences have never seen Tabu in such a shade before, and yet, she elevated the sequel beyond jump scares and comic tones.

Tamannaah Bhatia - Ragini MMS 3

Tamannaah Bhatia has joined the league with Ragini 3, a gripping date-night horror that promises thrills, humour and edge-of-the-seat entertainment. The third installment of the franchise marks an exciting new chapter as Tamannaah shatters the glam quotient once again to embrace a complex genre with a powerful screen presence. Going by her track record of turning scripts into hits, the actress is poised to become the secret ingredient in Ragini 3 to cook up another blockbuster!

Shraddha Kapoor - Stree Franchise

In today’s time, horror-comedy is simply incomplete without Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree franchise. The actress turned ‘Stree’ into a pop-culture phenomenon, and she continues to expand its universe. Through Stree, Shraddha proved that horror could be commercially grand, meme-worthy and can also carry an incredible recall value.

Nushrratt Bharuccha - Chhorii

Nushrratt Bharuccha added a significant curve to her body of work with Chhorii, a socially layered horror film. The actress struck a balance between fear, resilience and maternal instinct to serve a raw and unsettling horror that refused the glamour relief or comic layers.

Bollywood women are leading the charge across genres, building franchises, setting trends, serving recall value! Cinema is shifting!