🧛‍♂️ Great Bollywood Vampire Movies You May Have Missed

When you think of vampires, you probably imagine gothic castles, pale immortals, and blood-sucking drama from the West. But did you know that Bollywood has also dabbled in the vampire genre — and some entries are surprisingly entertaining, stylish, and even spooky?

Though rare and often underrated, these Bollywood vampire-themed films have created their own space in Indian horror and fantasy cinema. Here’s a list of vampire (or vampire-inspired) movies from Bollywood and Indian cinema that you might have missed but are totally worth a watch!

🩸 1. Vampire Aur Vampire (2023)

Language: Hindi
Why Watch: A rare modern attempt to reimagine vampires in a small-town Indian setting. It’s a low-budget thriller where a newly turned vampire seeks redemption — while dodging hunters and government agents. Unexpectedly emotional with sharp moments of horror.

🦇 2. Creature 3D (2014)

Language: Hindi
Why Watch: While technically about a "brahmarakshas" (not a traditional vampire), it shares many vampiric traits like blood-lust and nocturnal stalking. Bipasha Basu leads this 3D creature feature that blends mythology with sci-fi horror.

💉 3. Aur Kaun? (1979)

Language: Hindi
Why Watch: A cult classic in the Ramsay Brothers’ horror universe. With eerie sound design, gothic sets, and a vampire-like murderer, it’s as close to a Dracula-inspired story as Bollywood got back then. A must-watch for horror buffs.

🌙 4. Ek Thi Daayan (2013)

Language: Hindi
Why Watch: Though technically about witches, this psychological horror thriller dives into blood rituals, dark magic, and immortality. Its haunting mood, creepy visuals, and subtle vampire references make it a unique entry on this list.

⚰️ 5. Mallika (2010)

Language: Hindi
Why Watch: A woman is haunted by her own doppelgänger with vampiric energy, bloodlust, and eerie hypnotic powers. It’s low-budget and a bit campy, but has become a hidden gem among Indian horror fans.

🧛 6. Veerana (1988)

Language: Hindi
Why Watch: An absolute Ramsay classic. A seductive woman possessed by an evil spirit roams the night looking for male victims. While not a literal vampire, the seductive and fatal nature of the character is vampire-like in every sense.

🧪 7. Pishaach (2020) (Indie/OTT)

Language: Hindi
Why Watch: An indie film that explores Indian folklore's version of vampires, known as pishachas. It's intense, artistic, and has a dark, gritty tone — far from commercial Bollywood.

🧛‍♀️ 8. Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022) (Vampire-Inspired Character)

Language: Hindi
Why Watch: While not a vampire film per se, Mouni Roy’s character draws inspiration from vampiric visuals — dark powers, bloodthirsty eyes, mind control. A high-budget fantasy with traces of vampire lore.

🧿 9. Tumbbad (2018)

Language: Hindi
Why Watch: Again, not a vampire story in the Western sense, but it features immortality, curses, and blood sacrifices. This masterpiece of atmosphere and dread deserves a place on any dark fantasy list.

🧛‍♂️ 10. Ek Paheli Leela (2015) (Reincarnated Vampire Love Angle)

Language: Hindi
Why Watch: A reincarnation-based romantic thriller with mystical, seductive, and vampire-like themes. The reincarnated heroine retains memories of blood, betrayal, and revenge. Campy but enjoyable.

🎬 Bonus: Vampire Web Series You Shouldn't Miss

• "Ghoul" (Netflix) – Supernatural horror with vampiric military demons.
• "Betaal" (Netflix) – Zombie-vampire hybrid soldiers from colonial times.
• "Bhram" (ZEE5) – Psychological horror with vampire lore undertones.

🧛 Final Bite:

Bollywood hasn’t fully sunk its teeth into the vampire genre — yet. But these lesser-known movies and shows prove that India’s unique mythology, storytelling flair, and horror traditions can deliver their own desi Dracula vibes.

If you’re a fan of the dark, the undead, and the unusual, these films and series will give you a taste of the vampire world with an Indian twist.