Kaal Trighori (2025) Image Source: Amazonaws Get ready for one of most anticipated supernatural horror thrillers from Bollywood this year! The writer and director Nitin Vaidya, in his feature debut, ties together old Indian mythology with cosmic horror and psychological drama to craft a chilling tale about the very nature of reality.
Starring Arbaaz Khan, Rituparna Sengupta, Aditya Srivastava and Mahesh Manjrekar the film is produced by Shirish Vaidya, Nitin Ghataliya and Mansukh Talsaniya and Rahul Vaidya as an executive producer.
With its teaser dropping on November 3, 2025, and the mystical title track “Mantra Aavahan” already trending, Kaal Trighori is confirmed for a worldwide theatrical release on November 14, 2025, right in time for the post-Diwali horror season.
Kaal Trighori Movie Plot: A Cosmic Curse and Three Nights of Terror
At the core is a supernatural force, Trighor, which falls upon Earth like a doomsday monster every 100 years and has one goal – to end life. As the cosmic curse of an ancient spirit begins to return, three interconnected lives are quickly set on a collision course with their own haunted pasts as they fight for survival in the strange and shadowy world of pulse-pounding vengeance.
In Nitin Vaidya’s screenplay, folk horror meets psychological suspense, influenced by the actual 2022 celestial line-up that left astronomers puzzled. The movie blurs the lines between science and superstition as an explanation for the facing horror, leaving audiences to decide whether or not there is really a boogeyman.
For those who loved Tumbbad, Stree, Pari and Kaal Trighori offers a mix of mythic iconography with cerebral terror formulated for a thinking horror aficionado.
Kaal Trighori Movie Cast and Crew: Ensemble of Fear
| Actor | Role Insight | Notable Element |
| Arbaaz Khan | A central figure cursed by cosmic fate | A dark, introspective turn redefining his career |
| Rituparna Sengupta | Emotionally fragile yet strong protagonist | Marking her Bollywood comeback |
| Aditya Srivastava | The rational investigator uncovering the myth | Brings gritty realism and intensity |
| Mahesh Manjrekar | The patriarch tied to ancient rituals | Adds gravitas and menace |
| Rajesh Sharma | The mysterious ally | Enhances the film’s psychological depth |
| Mugdha Godse | Supporting role in the haunting arc | Adds emotional weight and tension |
Director Nitin Vaidya collaborates with a skilled technical crew—haunting cinematography, VFX-heavy ritual scenes, and a background score that blends tantric chants and ambient unease.
Kaal Trighori Movie Teaser, Trailer & Release Date
The first motion poster, unveiled on October 22, 2025, instantly went viral—featuring a chained voodoo doll and the tagline “It Waited 100 Years.”
Next came the hypnotic title track “Mantra Aavahan” on October 30, which combines ritual chants and occult imagery in a 3-minute sequence that has crossed 5 million views across YouTube and Spotify. The official teaser (released November 3, 2025) offers 90 seconds of haunting visuals—celestial omens, shadowy figures, and fragmented screams—with a chilling soundscape that evokes ritualistic invocation.
The theatrical release is set for November 14, 2025, with no major box-office clashes. Early trade reports predict a strong opening weekend for this U/A-certified myth-horror drama.
Social Buzz: Fans Hail Kaal Trighori as “Horror with Brains”
Fans have theories to spare on social media in the wake of the teaser drop. Although there were tags #KaalTrighori and #TrighoriTerror trending over the social medium of X (Twitter), YouTube, Instagram Reels etc.
Fans pore over the voodoo symbolism, and threads connect its lore to actual late-2022 astronomical occurrences. Its critics have said, “It’s a horror film that thinks while it scares.”
Early audience reactions highlight the film’s “slow-burn dread”, “rich atmosphere,” and “ensemble synergy.” For 2025’s horror calendar—after Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3—this one looks set to stand apart for its intellectual edge and mythological roots.
Conclusion: Kaal Trighori—Where Faith Meets Fear
With Kaal Trighori at the theatre on November 14, 2025, it ushers in an epic showdown between age-old belief and cosmic horror. From Arbaaz Khan’s hypnotic acting to Nitin Vaidya’s myth-inspired direction, the film reads like more than your typical jump scare series as it delves into how belief forms the root of fear. Amid the Bollywood horror canon, Kaal Trighori would have served as a genre milestone: a mythic curse reawakened for the modern era.