Papi Gudia (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1996, Papi Gudia is a thriller and horror film directed by Lawrence D'Souza, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. This movie tells the story of a black magic practitioner (Shakti Kapoor), who before dying transfers his soul into a doll who finally gets into the hands of Karishma Kapoor's brother. This evil doll has plans of his to get into a new body before he permanently gets stuck into the doll's body. This movie is an unofficial remake of Hollywood movie Child's Play.
Who’s in it. Papi Gudia stars Avinash Wadhavan, Karisma Kapoor, Tinnu Anand and Mohan Joshi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Papi Gudia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Papi Gudia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Papi Gudia tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Papi Gudia (1996)?
- In US, Papi Gudia is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Papi Gudia worth watching?
- Papi Gudia holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Papi Gudia?
- Papi Gudia stars Avinash Wadhavan, Karisma Kapoor, Tinnu Anand, Mohan Joshi and Subbiraj.