Indian Supernatural Thrillers 'Mahendragiri Varahi' and 'Video' Receive Mixed Reviews
Two recent Indian films explore supernatural themes through the lens of YouTubers investigating eerie mysteries. 'Mahendragiri Varahi' follows an atheist YouTuber probing a generational curse in a superstitious village, but is criticized for its familiar plot and pacing, with actor Sumanth noted as a highlight. 'Video' features a group of YouTubers spending a night in a haunted school, employing found-footage style but receiving mixed reviews for its jump scares and performances. Both films blend folklore with modern storytelling but face critiques on execution.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 25/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, deccanherald. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–32/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
deccanherald broke this story on 11 Sept, 02:54 am. Other outlets followed.