Anupama Chopra reviews Baramulla, the new supernatural thriller from director Aditya Suhas Jambhale and producer brothers Aditya and Lokesh Dhar. She notes that this second film in their Kashmir universe is less propulsive but more layered than its predecessor Article 370, merging the anguish of the dead and living in a land haunted by decades of religious violence. Anupama highlights how the story follows controversial cop Ridwaan Sayyid, played by Manav Kaul, who investigates mysterious child disappearances while his own family experiences spine-chilling occurrences in their creepy new home in Baramulla.
Anupama observes that while Aditya takes too long to get to the heart of the story, the film eventually gathers emotional power, culminating in a masterful ambush sequence that proves more horrifying than any supernatural element. She praises the authentic locations, Kashmiri dialogue, and particularly Bhasha Sumbli's standout performance as the anguished wife and mother Gulnoor. Anupama concludes that Baramulla is an atmospheric and moving reworking of the typical horror film that presents one perspective of Kashmir's haunted landscape, expressing hope that more diverse artistic takes will help heal the region's wounds.
