Teaser Released for Vikram Bhatt's Haunted 3D Sequel Amid CGI Criticism
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Teaser Released for Vikram Bhatt's Haunted 3D Sequel Amid CGI Criticism

Vikram Bhatt's horror sequel, Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past, starring Mimoh Chakraborty and Chetna Pandey, is set to release on June 12, 2026. The recently launched teaser shows paranormal events in a mysterious palace but has drawn mixed reactions, with some viewers criticizing the use of CGI and AI-generated visuals. Bhatt defended the effects, emphasizing the use of real locations and makeup, and urged audiences to be more informed about cinematic techniques in horror films.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
60%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 6 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily presents entertainment industry perspectives, focusing on the film's release and public reactions. It includes viewpoints from the filmmaker defending his creative choices and audience members expressing criticism. There is no evident political framing; coverage centers on cinematic techniques and fan responses without partisan or ideological angles.

Sentiment — Neutral (60/100)

The overall sentiment is mixed, combining anticipation for the film's release with criticism of its visual effects. While some viewers express disappointment over CGI and AI use, the filmmaker's responses add a defensive and explanatory tone. The coverage balances excitement for the sequel with acknowledgment of negative feedback, resulting in a nuanced portrayal.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indianexpressHaunted 3D Echoes of the Past teaser: Mimoh Chakraborty returns in Vikram Bhatt's horror sequel; netizens call it 'India's first AI movie'CenterNeutral
moneycontrolHaunted 3D: Ghosts of the Past teaser OUT; Mimoh Chakraborty returns in Vikram Bhatt's horror sequel- Moneycontrol.comCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

moneycontrol broke this story on 5 May, 09:16 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    moneycontrol5 May, 09:16 am
    Haunted 3D: Ghosts of the Past teaser OUT; Mimoh Chakraborty returns in Vikram Bhatt's horror sequel- Moneycontrol.com
  2. 2
    indianexpress5 May, 03:59 pm
    Haunted 3D Echoes of the Past teaser: Mimoh Chakraborty returns in Vikram Bhatt's horror sequel; netizens call it 'India's first AI movie'

Lens Score breakdown

38/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

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Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
6 May 2026
Key entities
Mahaakshay Chakraborty3D filmHorror filmVikram BhattFilmmakingIndiaGhostHemant PandeyAnand PanditRomance filmComputer-generated imagerySequel