Phoonk (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 2.8

Phoonk poster

Released in 2008, Phoonk is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Ram Gopal Varma, running about 179 minutes. “It's Supersitions Until It Happens To You” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A realtor fires one of his co-workers and out of spite, the co-worker and his wife does black magic on his daughter. Being an atheist, he shuns his mother and wife's theories on the supernatural and relies on a doctor for his daughter's treatment.

Who’s in it. Phoonk stars Sudeep as Rajiv, Amruta Khanvilkar as Arati, Ahsaas Channa as Raksha (as Ehsaan) and Ashwini Kalsekar as Madhu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Phoonk has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phoonk page.

If you liked it. Fans of Phoonk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Phoonk (2008)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Phoonk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Phoonk worth watching?
Phoonk holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Phoonk?
Phoonk stars Sudeep, Amruta Khanvilkar, Ahsaas Channa, Ashwini Kalsekar and K.K. Raina.
When was Phoonk released?
Phoonk was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 179 minutes.